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Chad, Bishop of Lichfield
Saint Chad was one of three brothers born in Northumbria, and was educated at the monastery on Lindisfarne under Saint Aidan. In 664 he succeeded his brother, Cedd as Abbot of Lastingham. In 669 that Chad became Bishop of Lichfield
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Milburga, Abbess of Wenlock
On 23 February and 25 June (translation of her relics) we commemorate our venerable mother, Milburga, princess and abbess of Much Wenlock. Saint Milburga is one of the patrons of our community along with the Holy Fathers of Nicaea and
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Thursday Evening: Meal, Catechetical Talk, and Paraklesis Service
Join us on Thursday 13th February, 6pm to 8pm, as we gather for a meal followed by a short catechetical talk about the Great Fast and Paraklesis. What to Expect: Meal at St. Windefride’s school: We’ll start the evening with a
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Werburgh, Abbess of Mercia
Werburgh, a princess of Mercia, exchanged her coronet for a veil early in life and became a great foundress and leader of monastic communities in East Anglia and Mercia. Her greatness in life is reflected in her veneration in death.
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St. Boisil Abbot of Melrose
By Sister Theovouli A founding figure at Old Melrose Abbey St. Boisil¹ and St. Eata were among St. Aidan’s first pupils at Lindisfarne, both of whom were tonsured by him. St. Aidan founded Old Melrose² Abbey in Scotland, situated in
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The Veneration of the Chains of the Apostle Peter
Veneration of the Chains of Saint Peter on 16 January VersesWe venerate your honourable bonds O Peter,Release me from the long bonds of my accusations.On the sixteenth I venerate the bonds of Peter. Herod Agrippa, the grandson of Herod the
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Saint Theodosios the Cenobiarch
On the eleventh of January, we commemorate our Holy Father Theodosios the Cenobiarch. VersesTheodosios abbot of the common life,As a common monastic you lost your life.On the eleventh the Cenobiarch departed this life. This Saint lived during the times of
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St. Athanasius the Great
Early life St. Athanasius was born circa 296AD in Alexandria, Egypt, to a Greek Christian family. He received an excellent education exposing him to both classical Greek philosophy and Christian doctrine, laying the foundation for his later theological brilliance. A
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Book your house blessing
House Blessing Schedule – January 2025. Fr Stephen and Fr Panteleimon are available for house blessings in January 2025. To book a house blessing, please find your geographic area or postcode and follow the link to book a time. Central
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Saint Egwin of Evesham
By Sister Theovouli Key takeaways: In this blog: St. Egwins early life St. Egwin was born in Worcester¹ to a noble family, and was related to the Mercian kings, believed to have been a nephew of King Æthelred, a formidable
Dialogue of Theotokos and Magi – the Kontakion of Romanos
Kontakion on the Nativity of Christ From St. Romanos the Melodist, On the Life of Christ: Kontakia (Archimandrite Ephrem Lash, tr.: Harper, San Francisco, 1995), pp. 1-12. Introduction A “kontakion” is a poetic form frequently encountered in Byzantine hymnography. It
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Orthodox Christmas Services 2024
Join us at Shrewsbury Orthodox Church this festive season as we celebrate Christmas! We warmly invite you to join us for our festive services, featuring divine liturgies, carols, and refreshments, as we gather to celebrate the Nativity of our Lord
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St. Finnian: Bishop of Clonard
By Sister Theovouli Key takeaways: In this blog: Who was St. Finnian? Saint Finnian, was, on his father’s side, a member of Clanna Rudhraighe, rulers of the ancient province of Ulaid on the north-east coast of Ireland. This province covered
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St. Nicholas | Who is he and when is his feast day?
Key takeaways: In this blog: Who is St. Nicholas? St. Nicholas was born in Patara, Lycia (modern day Turkey) in the 4th Century, the only child to wealthy parents who had long remained childless. After losing his parents at a
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Nicholas the Wonderworker, Bishop of Myra
On the sixth of December, we commemorate our Holy Father Nicholas the Archbishop of Myra in Lycia the Wonderworker. Verses While on earth Nicholas was a great intercessor, Departing the earth he still fervently intercedes. On the sixth the end
St. Birinus
Delve into the life and lasting legacy of St. Birinus, the first bishop of Dorchester, and his critical mission to bring Christianity to Anglo-Saxon England. Continue reading
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The 2025 Orthodox wall calendar is now available!
Order your 2025 wall calendar honouring the 1700th anniversary of the Council of Nicaea, featuring Orthodox saints, feasts, fasting rules and hymns. Order now. Continue reading
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St. Nicholas Feast Day | Join us on 1st December
Join us at the Orthodox Church in Telford for our St. Nicholas Festival! Taking place on the 1st December 2024 after divine liturgy, this annual festival has become one of our most popular events of the year for families. You