01/05/2012
With joy we announce that the wonder-working Kursk Icon of the Mother of God (Our Lady of the Sign) will visit our diocese next week. The itinerary is below:
Wednesday, 9th May
- 6.30 p.m. - Moleben with Akathist at the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, Chiswick.
Thursday, 10th May
- 6.30 p.m. - Moleben with Akathist at the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, Chiswick.
Friday, 11th May
- 5.30 p.m. - Moleben with Akathist at the church of St Elisabeth the New-Martyr, Wallasey. The icon will remain in church for veneration until shortly after 7 p.m.
Saturday, 12th May
- 11 a.m. - The icon will be received at the church of St John of Shanghai, Colchester. Molebens and prayers will be offered until the icon's departure at 2 p.m.
- 5 p.m. - All-night Vigil at the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, Chiswick.
Sunday, 13th May
- 10 a.m. - Episcopal Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, Chiswick.
Tuesday, 15th May
- The icon will visit the Greek Orthodox church of St Nicholas in Cardiff and our Cheltenham Mission. Details to be confirmed.
- 6.30 p.m. - Moleben with Akathist at the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, Chiswick.
For those seeking directions, address details of all churches in our diocese may be found in the directory.
