Tag Archives: Much Wenlock

Synaxarion of the Finding of the Relics of Saint Milburga

Posted on 19 June 2026 by Fr Panteleimon Maxfield

On the twenty-fifth day of June, we commemorate the finding of the precious relics of our Venerable Mother Milburga, abbess of Wenlock, the wonder-worker. Continue reading →

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Milburga, Abbess of Wenlock

Posted on 21 February 2025 by admin

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 →

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The Abbesses’ Way

Posted on 25 October 2021 by admin

On Sunday the Akolouthos (secondary school age children) of the Varangian Guard walked from our church to Shrewsbury Abbey. Our church was once owned by Saint Milburga‘s priory in Much Wenlock and the relics of Saint Winifred were translated to

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