Shrewsbury Orthodox Church 2025 Holy Week and Pascha service schedules in English, Greek, Romanian, Bulgarian, Ukrainian, Russian, and Serbian Continue reading →
Life of our Holy Mother Mary of Egypt (St. Sophronios of Jerusalem) By St. Sophronios of Jerusalem “It is good to hide the secret of a king, but it is glorious to reveal and preach the works of God” (Tobit
This week I was handed the latest in a life of hand-me-downs items; a pair of tall Sony speakers from my uncle no less. This was exciting because that uncle was always a prickly pear when it came to stereo
Today we commemorate Saint Alchmund of Derby. Saint Alchmund's church in Shrewsbury is dedicated to the saint possibly because his relics were brought here by Queen Aethelflaed’s to save them from the invading Danes. Continue reading →
If I were to say to you that you are not a human (ἄνθρωπος), you might take it as an insult. I will say it, nevertheless. We are not humans, neither you nor I; we are merely in the process
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
On 23 February (dormition) and 25 June (discovery of relics), we commemorate our venerable mother, Milburga, princess and abbess of Much Wenlock. We celebrate Matins and Divine Liturgy for the feasts. Milburga is the founder of the Church of the 318 Holy Fathers and John the Baptist. Continue reading →
Saturday of Souls: In the Hope of the Resurrection of Christ
On 14 February, at 10.30am, there will be a Divine Liturgy and Memorial service for Ψυχοσάββατο – Moșii de iarnă – Задушница – Saturday of Souls at the Church of the 318 Holy Fathers. In the Orthodox Church, there is
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
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.
