Liverpool Liturgy Cancelled

05/12/2011

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Liturgy of the Liverpool mission of St Nicholas the Wonderworker, previously advertised for the 17th of December, will now not take place.  The next Liturgy is likely to be early in the New Year.

Diocesan Clergy Meeting

28/11/2011

Archbishop Mark and the clergy of the diocese met to discuss spiritual, pastoral and administrative matters on the 26th of November, being the 13th of November in the Church calendar and the feast of St John Chrysostom.  The day began with the Hours and Episcopal Divine Liturgy.

Over the weekend, two new readers were ordained and Father Andrew Phillips was awareded the palitsa.

May God grant many years to Archpriest Andrew and Readers Nicolas and Alexei.

Liturgy at the Cheltenham Mission

01/11/2011


The next Divine Liturgy of the Cheltenham Mission will be served at 10 a.m. on this coming Saturday, the 5th of November, being the 23rd of October in the Church calendar, and the feast of the Holy Apostle James, Brother of the Lord.


Further information, including the location and contact details, may be found in the attached poster.

New Guide for the Episcopal Divine Liturgy

12/10/2011


With joy we announce the publication of a new guide for clergy, servers, and all involved in the Divine Liturgy when served by a bishop.  This great service to the Orthodox Church in the English-speaking world is the labour of love of Archpriest Andrew Phillips, and copies may be ordered from him.  Details of the book as well as ordering information may be found here.

New Mission in Cheltenham

12/10/2011


With the blessing of Archbishop Mark, a new mission has been launched in the Cheltenham area under the care of Archpriest Vladimir Vilgerts.  The first Liturgy was served on the 24th of September and regular Liturgies will follow approximately once each month, on a Saturday.  The next Liturgy is scheduled for the 5th of November, being the 23rd of October in the Church calendar, and the feast of St James of Jerusalem, Brother of the Lord.


All enquiries ought to be directed to Mr Philip Hicks.  Details of the mission, including contact details and a webpage, may be found in the directory.

Recalling the Events of Ten Years Ago

10/09/2011

His Eminence Archbishop Mark has sent an encyclical letter to the clergy of the diocese on the subject of the necessity for love.  This may be found in the Articles section of the diocesan website.

Also, mindful of the tragic events resulting from lack of love that took place on the 11th of September, 2001, special petitions have been directed to be added to the litanies at the Divine Liturgy in all churches of the diocese on Sunday, the 11th of September.

Restored Furniture used in Church

01/09/2011

The encouraging story below, taken from the current issue of Elite magazine, gives a good example of how our heritage can be preserved for use by future generations.  If you have church furniture that has perhaps seen better days, then please consider having it restored and brought back into use in the service of God.

Photo Gallery Updated

01/09/2011

Photographs of recent events in the life of the diocese have now been added to the diocesan website, and may be viewed here.  If you would like news or photographs from your church's events to be added to the diocesan website, please send them to Michael Astley at subdeaconmichael@rocor.org.uk.  It is best if photographs are sent as e-mail attachments.

Many years to Archpriest Vladimir!

04/08/2011

On the feast of the Holy Royal Martyrs, His Eminence Archbishop Mark elevated Priest Vladimir Vilgerts to the rank of Archpriest.  Father Vladimir has been a faithful and hard-working servant to the Church and particularly to the cathedral parish since his installation as associate rector of the cathedral.  He is an asset to our diocese.  Please pray for him in his ministry that it may continue to bear fruit.

Feast of St Wandregesilius in Mettingham

02/08/2011


At 5 o' clock on the afternoon of Wednesday, the 3rd of August (21st July by the Church calendar), the new icon of St Wandregesilius will be blessed at the Church of the Mother of God: the Joy of All Who Sorrow, in Mettingham.  This will be followed by afternoon tea and Vespers.


On the following day, being the 22nd of July in the Church calendar and the heavenly birthday of St Wandregesilius, a festal Divine Liturgy will be served at the church at 10 o' clock, following the Hours.  Please arrive early for Confession.


The Life of St Wandregesilius, as well as the canon to him, is available from the Mettingham Orthodox Trust.  Please contact Deacon Andrew Bond directly.