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Tag Archives: Orthodoxy
Orthodox Crossing: Fidelity
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
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Werburgh, Abbess of Mercia
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.
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Tagged british saints, Orthodox, Orthodoxy, werburg, Werburga, Werburgh
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The Veneration of the Chains of the Apostle Peter
Veneration of the Chains of Saint Peter on 16 January VersesWe venerate your honourable bonds O Peter,Release me from the long bonds of my accusations.On the sixteenth I venerate the bonds of Peter. Herod Agrippa, the grandson of Herod the
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Nicholas the Wonderworker, Bishop of Myra
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
St. Nicholas Feast Day | Join us on 1st December
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
Winefrid, virgin martyr and abbess of Gwytherin
Read about the life of Saint Winefrid and her importance for the town of Shrewsbury Continue reading
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Holy Scripture in the Orthodox Church – the Septuagint
Introduction The Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible are part of God’s revelation to mankind. The Orthodox Church claims that the author of the Old Testament is truly God Himself, but it recognises that it is equally the
2024 Paniyiri of the Church of the 318 Holy Fathers
On 16 June, the Sunday of the 318 Godbearing Fathers of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, His Grace Bishop Maximos of Melitene presided at Orthros and celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the feast day of the church. Also serving
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
Photo gallery of Holy Week and Pascha
Christ is risen! Χριστὸς ἀνέστη! Hristos a înviat! Христос воскресе! Christus ist auferstanden! Христос васкрсе! ¡Cristo resucitó! Христос воскрес! Christus ist auferstanden! Kristus er oppstanden! Christus resurrexit! Le Christ est ressuscité! Cristo è risorto! Atgyfododd Crist! ! المسيح قام! حقا قام
Holy and Great Thursday
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
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Holy Unction
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
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An Interpretation of the Hymnography of Matins on Holy Tuesday
“Behold, the Bridegroom comes at midnight”—read about the profound hymns of Holy Tuesday that remind us to keep our spiritual lamps burning with virtues and right faith. Dr. Michael Koutsos’s illuminating interpretation reveals how these ancient texts call us to be vigilant and ready, multiplying our God-given talents so that we may be found worthy to enter the bridal chamber of Christ’s Kingdom. Continue reading
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Schedule of Services for Holy Week and Pascha in Shrewsbury 2024
You will find below the schedule of services for Holy Week and Pascha in English, Greek, Romanian, Bulgarian, Serbian, Ukrainian and Russian
Ordination of Stephen Edwards to the Holy Diaconate
On Saturday, 20 April 2024, Mr Stephen Edwards was ordained to the Holy Diaconate at the Church of the 318 Holy Fathers. His Grace Bishop Maximos of Melitene celebrated the Divine Liturgy. Protopresbyter Stephen Maxfield, Oeconomos Timothy Pearce and Presbyter
First Homily for the Sunday of the Veneration of the Cross (St. Luke of Simferopol)
By St. Luke, Archbishop of Simferopol and Crimea “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly
Annual Pilgrimage of Saint Winifred 2023
On the first Saturday of October, many pilgrims from Shrewsbury and other local communities attended the pilgrimage to the holy shrine of Saint Winifred in Holywell, Wales. Following Matins and Divine Liturgy, the pilgrims processed solemnly from the well chapel
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Orthodox Crossing: Reliquary and Me
I am not a big one for digging, generally, but then I garden for what I earn so I am digging for a lot of the time. And when I am, I find things; dirt, bits of old pottery, a
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The visit of His Grace Bishop Maximos of Melitene and fundraising BBQ
On Sunday, July 9, 2023, His Grace Bishop Maximos of Melitene presided at Matins and celebrated the Divine Liturgy. The Very Reverend Protopresbyter Stephen Maxfield and Presbyter Panteleimon Maxfield, and Presbyter David Walker served with His Grace. To mark His