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Saint Sylvester I, Pope of Rome (+ 335)

Saint Sylvester guided the Church of Rome during the pivotal era of Emperor Constantine. Ordained as Bishop of Rome in 314, he oversaw the construction of magnificent churches including Saint John Lateran and Old Saint Peter’s Basilica. Though not personally attending the First Council of Nicaea, he sent representatives and endorsed its decisions. Continue reading

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Feast of the 318 Holy Fathers, Shrewsbury

This weekend, we celebrate our patronal feast—the feast of the 318 Godbearing Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. On Saturday we will have festal vespers at 6pm. We will celebrate Matins and the Divine Liturgy on Sunday at

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