27/06/2009
As previously publicised, the relics of the Holy New Martyrs Elisabeth and Barbara are due to arrive in the diocese today, where they will remain until just after the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God at the end of August. This is indeed a great blessing to the people of Great Britain and Ireland. Below is an incomplete and provisional itinerary of where the relics will be while in the UK.
Saturday, 27th June: the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and All Saints, London
Sunday, 28th June: the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and Holy Royal Martyrs, London
Saturday, 4th July: the Church of St John the Wonderworker, Colchester
Saturday, 18th July: the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and All Saints, London
Saturday, 1st August: the Church of St Elisabeth the New Martyr, Wallasey
These are the planned dates thus far but are subject to change. There are also tentative plans for the relics to visit the stavropegial church of the Protection of the Mother of God in Manchester, and the church of St Colman in Stradbally, Ireland, although dates are yet to be confimed. Further updates will appear on this website in due course. Any questions should be directed to Fr Nicholas of Dormition Cathedral.
