Discover the miraculous story of the Panagia, the Life-Giving Spring, whose feast we celebrate during Renewal Week and whose holy waters have healed emperors, patriarchs, and countless faithful throughout history. Read about the beautiful tradition of this sacred church in Constantinople where the Theotokos herself guided a future emperor to healing waters that continue to bless the Orthodox faithful to this day. Continue reading →
🔔 For Sale: A Sacred Place in Shropshire
Lower Gittenshay Cottage in Shropshire—formerly the Monastery of St Anthony & St Cuthbert—is now available for sale by informal tender.
The Trustees invite interested parties to submit offers and continue the legacy of this cherished space. Please share with anyone—individual, parish, or community—who may feel called to preserve its spiritual purpose. All proceeds from the sale will support Orthodox charitable work in the Midlands.
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Homily on Holy Saturday: The Lord Descends into Hades
"Something strange is happening—there is a great silence on earth today, a great silence and stillness because God has fallen asleep in the flesh and has gone to search for our first parent, as for a lost sheep." In this homily from St. Epiphanius, we witness Christ's triumphant descent into Hades where He takes Adam by the hand and declares, "I am your God, who for your sake have become your son; rise from the dead, for I am the Life of the dead." Continue reading →
Join us this Holy and Great Friday as we commemorate the awesome, holy, and saving Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ who endured suffering and death willingly for our salvation. Through the twelve Gospel readings and solemn services, we are invited not merely to witness a tragedy, but to participate in the greatest triumph the world has ever known—where Christ's sacrifice on the Cross transforms our sorrow into the joy of salvation. Continue reading →
Metropolitan Panteleimon of Koroneia explains the true meaning of Christ's crucifixion—not as punishment to satisfy Divine Justice, but as an act of love that enables Him to help us in our own suffering and unite us with God the Father. Continue reading →
Join us for Holy and Great Thursday as we commemorate the Mystical Supper—the first Eucharist served by Christ Himself—where He established the new covenant through His Body and Blood. In this sacred service, we are reminded not only of Christ's sacrifice but also of His commandment to love one another, for "Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one's life for his friends." Continue reading →
On Holy and Great Thursday, we commemorate four sacred events: the Foot-washing, the Secret Supper, the preternatural Prayer, and the Betrayal itself. Read this beautiful synaxarion that reveals Christ's ultimate acts of love and humility before His sacrifice. Continue reading →
Join us for the ancient sacrament of Holy Unction this Wednesday evening, where olive oil is blessed through seven prayers for the healing of both soul and body, continuing a tradition established in the earliest days of the Church. "Are any among you sick? Let them call for the presbyters of the Church to pray over them and annoint them with oil in the Name of the Lord" (James 5:14) Continue reading →
Experience the profound tradition of the Epitaphios this Holy Friday as we adorn Christ's tomb with flowers and join in the moving funeral procession that is represents His victory over death. Join our parish in this beautiful and sacred observance where we lament at the tomb of our Lord before celebrating His glorious Resurrection. Please consider donating towards the flowers that will decorate our church's sepulchre. Continue reading →
