A Reminder About the Celebrations in Mettingham

30/08/2012

Please remember to support the Mettingham Orthodox Trust at the inauguration of the College of Our Lady of Mettingham on this coming Saturday, the 1st of September.  Full details may be found here.  If you cannot be physically present, your prayers would be appreciated.

Please also visit the new website of the trust.

A Statement on the Protest in Moscow

21/08/2012

Hie Eminence Archbishop Mark has issued a statement on the subject of the protest in the cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow.

It may be read in the articles section of the website.

Cathedral Patronal Feast

10/08/2012

The cathedral parish of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God and the Holy Royal Martyrs will celebrate its patronal feast on Tuesday, the 28th of August, being the 15th of August in the Church calendar and the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God.

His Eminence Archbishop Mark will serve the Divine Liturgy at 9 o' clock.  This will be followed by a Cross-Procession and shared meal in the church hall.  All are welcome.

Cheltenham Liturgy Cancelled

07/08/2012

The Divine Liturgy of the Cheltenham Mission, previously advertised for the 18th of August, will now not take place.  Future Liturgies will be advertised here and in the diocesan calendar as usual.

The College of Our Lady of Mettingham

06/08/2012

The formal inauguration of the chantry College of Our Lady of Mettingham will take place on Saturday, the 1st September. Please pray for a fine day since it involves an outdoor procession via the grave of the foundress where a station will be made to sing Memory eternal for her.  The procession with the icon of Our Lady of Mettingham will continue to The White House where a circuit will be made around the house. The icon will finally be installed in the hall so that it is the first thing that college visitors will see when they enter the building.

10 a.m. - Panykhida for the repose of the foundress.

3 p.m. - Blessing of the icon, followed by a procession and installation of the icon.

4 p.m. - Afternoon tea at The White House.

7.30 p.m. - Great Vespers