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
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
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
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
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
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 →
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 →
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
