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05/09/2021 Today's Homily - Father Mark talks on the afterfeast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos.![]()
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"Our Mother is the Mother of God, who has been translated from life unto life.”
Dear brothers, sisters and friends of our Cardiff and Cheltenham parishes, The Liturgy in Cardiff today was greatly blessed by the addition of Father Luke to the celebrating clergy, much to the joy of those who have not seen him for a considerable time, with parishioners from deepest Wiltshire thinking they might drive all the way to West Wales to see him....![]()
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The Leave-Taking of the Dormition - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Dear brothers, sisters and friends of our Cardiff and Cheltenham parishes, The Liturgy in Cardiff today was greatly blessed by the addition of Father Luke to the celebrating clergy, much to the joy of...
After the turmoil and confusion of the last week, this morning was full of light not simply due to the glorious late summer weather, but also the joy of meeting our core Cheltenham parishioners as we come to the end of the Dormition period. Rather bleary eyed after a week of visiting, we headed from west to east, across the Severn to celebrate the penultimate day of the feast with our brothers and sisters in Gloucestershire....![]()
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A Joyous Day in Cheltenham - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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After the turmoil and confusion of the last week, this morning was full of light not simply due to the glorious late summer weather, but for the joy of meeting our core Cheltenham parishioners as we c...
Ukraine: Clergy and parishioners returning to canonical Church from schism
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While supporters of the schismatic “Orthodox Church of Ukraine” are often successful at physically seizing church buildings, they largely fail to seize the people. And for those clerics and parish...
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I believe the example of Fr. Seraphim Rose, both in his life and in his work, contains a key that is of universal Orthodox significance in these last days, and is especially important for all those se...
An update from the Diocesan Chancellery regarding recent uncanonical actions by the suspended Archpriest Andrew Phillips and the Paris Archdiocese's Deanery in the UK.
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An update from the Diocesan Chancellery regarding recent uncanonical actions by the suspended Archpriest Andrew Phillips and the Paris Archdiocese's Deanery in the UK.
Dear brothers and sisters, How sad it is to learn of such subterfuge and deception in the Church, as faithful parishioners of the Cheltenham parish (opposed to the plans of the suspended reader, Philip Hicks) inform us that they were excluded from the on-line meeting held yesterday evening, to ‘discuss’ the future of the parish. Other parishioners refused to take part in this meeting, as it was irregular, contrary to the byelaws of ROCOR and part of the attempted coup....![]()
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God Preserve Our Cheltenham Faithful! - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Dear brothers and sisters, How sad it is to learn of such subterfuge and deception in the Church, as faithful parishioners of the Cheltenham parish (opposed to the plans of the suspended reader, Phili...
Having been blessed with a visit of this wonderworking icon to Cardiff, where the myrrh also soaked the cover of the icon-stand, and streamed copiously, it is wonderful to see that the faithful continue to be consoled by the Mother of God.
Hundreds greet wonderworking icon at Pennsylvania church
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Millions of Orthodox Christians throughout the world have venerated the Hawaiian Iveron Icon, as its guardian, Deacon Nektarios Yangston, tirelessly travels with the precious image of the Most Holy Th...
Many years to Fr Jozef and the faithful. May God give them good strength! Axios!
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The priest and faithful of one Orthodox parish in the Czech Republic are now forced to hold services outside until a dispute over the parish can be settled by the Holy Synod.
Dear brothers and sisters, Greetings as we continue to celebrate the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, which we marked last Saturday and Sunday with services in St John’s, with the plashchanitsa of the Mother of God adorned with flowers. The beautiful encomia of the Dormition were chanted during our Saturday service, and our Sunday Liturgy began before dawn, at 6:00 am, with the rising sun illuminating the east window of St John’s as the Liturgy progressed....![]()
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Services this weekend. - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Dear brothers and sisters, Greetings as we continue to celebrate the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, which we marked last Saturday and Sunday with services in St John’s, with the plashc...
Glory to God!
Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou fully recovers from COVID
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His Eminence also informed his diocese that he will limit his activities through the end of the year “for the sake of peace and prayer.”
Dear brothers and sisters, Many of you will be painfully aware of the unfolding events surrounding the schism within our diocese, in which one archpriest, has led two deacons, a group of readers (and two non-ROCOR Moldovan priests) to the former Paris ‘Exarchate’, which has received them without canonical release by our ruling hierarch, Bishop Irenei. The ROCOR clerics have all been suspended...![]()
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The Cheltenham Mission - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Dear brothers and sisters, Many of you will be painfully aware of the unfolding events surrounding the schism within our diocese, in which one archpriest, has led two deacons, a group of readers (and ...
29/08/2021 - Homily from today's Liturgy for the second day of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos.![]()
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Following today's Liturgy, Father Mark talks of the Mother of God as the “Hodegetria” (She who shows the way), and how we can become icons of Christ to also show the way.
“Today the living ladder, through whom the Most High descended and was seen on earth, and conversed with men, was assumed into heaven by death. Today the heavenly table, she, who contained the bread of life, the fire of the Godhead, without knowing man, was assumed from earth to heaven, and the gates of heaven opened wide to receive the gate of God from the East....![]()
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“Today the living ladder, through whom the Most High descended and was seen on earth, and conversed with men, was assumed into heaven by death. Today the heavenly table, she, who contained the bread...
Church seizures now happen even in Central Europe, as the Phanariote imposed Bishop Isaiah of Šumperk seizes the temple of St Wenceslaus in Brno. Please pray for this community, which will be forced to celebrate the Dormition outside in front of the temple. God preserve the Church of Czechia and Slovakia from the machinations of the Phanar.
Bishop of OCChLS who concelebrated with Dumenko seizes parish in Brno
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Bp Isaiah (Slaninka), who had dismissed the rector of the parish in Brno, Czech Republic, and made himself the leader, deprived the community of access to the church.
ORTHODOX CHUMS, IT'S TIME TO MARCH FOR LIFE AND TAKE A STAND FOR THE INNOCENT LIVES OF THE UNBORN. COME TO LONDON ON SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER, FULL DETAILS BELOW.![]()
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With the blessing of His Grace, Irenei, Bishop of London & Western Europe, Orthodox clergy and faithful are encouraged to attend the March for Life in London on Saturday 4 September. This is the UK’s largest public witness for the inherent sanctity of all human life and against the heinous evil of the abortion industry. As can be seen in the recently published Abortion Statistics: England and Wales by the Department of Health and Social Care, over 2020, a total of 209, 917 innocent children were murdered in the womb, the highest number since the introduction of the Abortion Act (1967). According to the Office of National Statistics, shockingly, this now means that in the UK over 1 in every 4 pregnancies now ends in abortion rather than the birth of a new child. Added all together, this entails that the total number of childrens’ lives which have been lost to the holocaust of abortion here in the UK is now at a monstrous 9.5 million. This evil and injustice cannot simply be allowed to stand, but demands a response from those of us whose eyes are open to the demonic reality behind the abortion industry.![]()
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Before the March, participants are invited to the Emmanuel Centre, 9-23 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 3DW. From 10am – 1pm there will be a variety of talks and exhibits by different Pro-Life speakers and organisations. The organisers of the March for Life have also kindly agreed to make a room available for Orthodox participants where we can gather at 12.30pm. At 12.30pm we hope to have a short Moleben before the March commences from outside the Centre at 1.30pm. The March will then peacefully proceed from the Emmanuel Centre and end at Parliament Square with some key-note speakers at around 4pm. Those clergy or faithful who are unable to attend are asked to pray for all those going on the March especially as there is likely to be a loud and aggressive counter-protest by a mob of Pro-choice advocates.![]()
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If you are interested in attending the march then please contact us.
Assassination attempt against monk of Jacob’s Well Monastery in the Holy Land (+VIDEO)
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“Please do something. They’re throwing gasoline on me, setting fire to the monastery, and they want to burn me too,” Fr. Justin pleaded.
The Belgrade Nightingales. A Russian Choir in London, 1939-1940 - ROCOR Studies
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Englishman Archimandrite Nicholas Gibbes (1876 – 1953) was a tutor to the children of the martyred Tsar Nicholas II. After the Russian Revolution and Civil War, he went to live in Harbin, Manchuria ...
Little Yuriy has started his bell ringing apprenticeship, after another 20 years of summer holidays he will be qualified to ring them for the parish in Cardiff
How St. John of San Francisco Found Our Home, and Other Stories From Matushka Maria Kotar
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I went upstairs, turned around, and saw—on the wall, an icon of St. John of San Francisco! I practically fell into a stupor. I called for my husband and son: “Look! This is the home of Americans, ...
The Orthodox Faithful gathered in Kiev greet His Beatitude, Metropolitan Onuphry, whom Patriarch Bartholomew only 'tolerates'.![]()
God grant His Beatitude 'Many Years' and preserve Ukraine from the persecutors of the Church of Christ.
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Orthodox Christians in Ukraine let Patriarch Bartholomew know who their real primate is.
Dear brothers and sisters, May I remind you that this coming Sunday of the Dormition, our Liturgy will be at the unusually early time of 06:00, due to Anglican use of St John’s around noon. The Liturgy itself, NOT the hours, will start at this time, and we must vacate the church by 08:30, as there is an Anglican service at 09:00....![]()
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Services and confessions this weekend. - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Dear brothers and sisters, May I remind you that this coming Sunday of the Dormition, our Liturgy will be at the unusually early time of 06:00, due to Anglican usage of St John’s around noon. The Li...
A communication from the Diocesan Chancellery regarding recent statements by the suspended Archpriest Andrew Phillips.
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A communication from the Diocesan Chancellery regarding recent statements by the suspended Archpriest Andrew Phillips.
Polish faithful gather on Holy Mount of Grabarka for feast of Transfiguration
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The Holy Mount of Grabarka, near the border with Belarus, is considered to be the holiest site in Poland for Orthodox Christians. It is home to the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Co...
22/08/2021 - Homily from today's Liturgy of the afterfeast of Transfiguration![]()
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“We are surrounded by the Glory of God and yet we dont see it….” ![]()
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Following Liturgy Father Mark gives us all encouragement on our personal journey up the spiritual mountain to experience Christ in his full Glory.![]()
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22/08/2021 - Homily from todays Liturgy of the after feast of Transfiguration
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“We are surrounded by the Glory of God and yet we dont see it....” Following Liturgy Father Mark gives us all encouragement on our personal journey up the spir...
As we celebrate the feast of the Holy Martyr and Archdeacon, St Laurence of Rome, let us pray for the deacons of our diocese. As a parish we continue to experience the great blessing of having a deacon dedicated to the well-being and life of the faithful of our community, assisting the priest, and aiding all who need help. Let us read the words of St Ambrose, who wrote of Laurence as an ideal example of the diaconal ministry, and pray the canon to the saint.![]()
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10 August: the feast of St Laurence of Rome - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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As we celebrate the feast of the Holy Martyr and Archdeacon, St Laurence of Rome, let us pray for the deacons of our diocese. As a parish we continue to experience the great blessing of having a deaco...
Dear brothers and sisters, Today, as we celebrated the after-feast of the Transfiguration (the Apple Saviour / Яблочный Спас), it was satisfying to pick apples only half an hour before today’s Liturgy, with the morning dew still glistening on the leaves and fruit on the trees in the chaplaincy garden. As the Hours and Liturgy progressed baskets and bowls of fruit multiplied on the table placed behind the stand bearing the festal and Kazan icons....![]()
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Dear brothers and sisters, Today, as we celebrated the after-feast of the Transfiguration (the Apple Saviour / Яблочный Спас), it was satisfying to pick apples only half an hour before tod...
Venerable Father, Ephrem, pray to God for us!
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"Taking the disciples up, upon the lofty mountain before Thy crucifixion, O Lord, Thou wast transfigured before them, illumining them with effulgence of power, desiring both in Thy love for mankind and in Thine authority to show them the splendour of the resurrection, which do Thou vouchsafe unto us in peace, in that Thou art merciful and lovest mankind." Dear brothers and sisters, ...![]()
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Happy Feast of the Transfiguration - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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“Taking the disciples up, upon the lofty mountain before Thy crucifixion, O Lord, Thou wast transfigured before them, illumining them with effulgence of power, desiring both in Thy love for mankind ...
Pray for His Eminence with fervour: the Church and the world need his intercessions, and Cyprus needs his voice. Kyrie eleison. may the All-Pure Panagia preserve him beneath her Protecting Veil.
Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou tests positive for COVID
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The Metropolitan is receiving treatment from trusted doctors and will remain in his cell until August 28, when he will serve Vespers for the feast of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist. He will not...
MANY YEARS TO OSWALD ON HIS NAMEDAY!![]()
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On this forefast of the Transfiguration, we greet Oswald - known to most of the parish as Tobias - and pray for God's abundant blessings upon him.![]()
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In baptism, he was named for St Oswald of Northumbria, King and Martyr, whose feast we celebrate today.![]()
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Oswald has shown great dedication and contributes to parish life week by week, even though he lives on the other side of the River Severn in Gloucestershire, faithfully driving to Cardiff not only to worship but to serve in the altar. ![]()
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His dedication is truly exemplary, and should inspire others to leave their comfort zone in order to worship and serve the Lord.![]()
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Dear Oswald - congratulations and many years!
Commemorated August 5/18. Saint Oswald of Northumbria, King and Martyr
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Once Sts. Oswald and Aidan were sitting at the same table on Easter Day. Servants brought the king the royal meal on a large, silver dish. Suddenly one servant informed him that a great multitude of b...
ROCOR building new church on Puerto Rico
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According to Archpriest Gregorio Justiniano, the rector of San Juan Clímaco Mission in San Germán, the new church will be the first Orthodox church built as such on Puerto Rico.
The spiritual necrosis of the Phanar spreads to the Holy Mountain, infecting even this holy place with its it's deathly decay. Perhaps it is no surprise that this should be in 'New' Esphigmenou - a new Athonite creation of Patriarch Bartholomew, with its brotherhood in opposition to the besieged zealot brotherhood of the monastery in which St Anthony laboured. Kyrie eleison!
Mt. Athos fresco depicts St. Anthony of Kiev Caves with schismatic tomos of “autocephaly”
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The fresco of St. Anthony of the Kiev Caves can be found at New Esphigmenou Monastery, which was founded by Patriarch Bartholomew in 2005 and is among the few Athonite monasteries that recognizes the ...
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Taking the icon away, the residents of Khlynov vowed to bring the icon of St. Nicholas back every year to the banks of the Velikaya River, the place of its glorious appearance. That’s how the ancien...
15/08/2021 - Homily for todays Gospel - The feeding of the five thousand![]()
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Following todays Liturgy Father Mark teaches on the Gospel reading. Let us be like the little children so that we can see, hear and experience the miracles ! ![]()
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Through Christ all things are created and renewed.
Хва́лим Твое́ пра́зднество, ве́рнии,/ Всеми́лостиве Христе́,/ я́ко от Отца́ прише́л еси́ спасти́ ны./ Те́мже пое́м Тя пе́сньми благода́рными,/ я́ко Ты обнажи́л еси́ нам боголе́пно Боже́ственную Твою́ си́лу,/ пресла́вно чу́до творя́,/ на спасе́ние нам, благотворя́щим./ Те́мже сла́вим, Милосе́рде, смотре́ние Твое́,/ Иису́се Всемоги́й,/ Спа́се душ на́ших.![]()
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O most merciful Christ, we, the faithful, sing the praises of Thy festival, for Thou didst come from the Father to save us. Wherefore, we hymn Thee with songs of thanksgiving, for as God Thou hast revealed Thy divine power, most gloriously working a miracle for the salvation of us who do good. Therefore, we glorify Thy![]()
dispensation, O Merciful One, O almighty Jesus, Saviour of our souls.
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Saint Basil Fool For Christ. Animated Film
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On August 15th (August 2nd - date of his death) the Belarussian Orthodox Church commemorates a very special Saint who is very dear to many Christians, especi...
Dear brothers and sisters, It was – as always – a great joy to gather today for the Divine Liturgy, followed by the veneration of the Precious Cross and the blessing of honey. Though yesterday was the feast of the Procession of the Life-Giving Cross and the All-Merciful Saviour, we were unable to have Liturgy, so we ‘caught up’ with August’s first feast of the Saviour at compline yesterday evening and today, after Liturgy....![]()
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Today's Liturgy and the Blessing of Honey - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Dear brothers and sisters, It was – as always – a great joy to gather today for the Divine Liturgy, followed by the veneration of the Precious Cross and the blessing of honey. Though yesterday was...
Благий Человеколюбче, Премилосердый Господи, недуги наша понесый и ранами Твоими нас исцеливый. Пред Твоим Величеством припадающе смиренно молим Тя: призри, Благосерде, на рабы Твоя; и якоже древле исцелил еси разслабленнаго, тако и ныне, Целителю Благий, милостию и щедротами Твоими рабы Твоя посети, и уврачуй нашу болезнь греховную. Недуги наша душевныя и телесныя во здравие претвори, немощи в силу преложи, печали в радость и скорбь во утешение премени. Отыми же от нас всякое уныние и забвение, ум наш укрепи и утверди во еже всегда в заповедех Твоих поучатися; вся уды наша исправи во еже волю Твою благую и совершенную творити, Ты бо еси целитель душ и телес наших и Тебе славу возсылаем во веки веков. Аминь.![]()
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THE NATIVITY OF ST NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER: 29 JULY (11 AUGUST NEW-STYLE)![]()
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'The great wonder-worker, swift helper of those in need, and fervent intercessor before God, Christ’s holy hierarch Nicholas, was born in Patara, a city in the province of Lycia. His parents were honorable, well-born, wealthy folk and were Orthodox. Nicholas’ father was named Theophanes and his mother Nonna. Dwelling together in lawful wedlock, they were adorned with every virtue. Because of their God-pleasing way of life, numerous good deeds, and especially their unstinting almsgiving, they, as holy roots, were deemed worthy to put forth a holy shoot, their blessed child. Like a tree which is planted by the streams of waters, this couple was vouchsafed to bring forth fruit in its season. When their son was born, they gave him the name Nicholas, which means "victor of the nations," and truly, with God’s help he proved victorious over evil and became a benefactor of the whole world. After bearing Nicholas, Nonna never again experienced the pangs of birth: this blessed child was her first and last, nature itself confirming that it was impossible she should bear another son like Nicholas. He was sanctified by divine grace while still in his mother’s womb, and his piety was made manifest as soon as he appeared in the world. Prodigies and his love of fasting were in evidence even while his mother was still suckling him. From the moment he was put to the breast, it was clear that he would become the mightiest of miracle-workers. He took milk only from his mother’s right side because he would one day stand on the Lord’s right hand with the blessed. Showing that he would become a great faster, on Wednesdays and Fridays he suckled just once, in the evening after his parents had completed their usual rule of prayer. Theophanes and Nonna understood that he would one day be a strict ascetic, and they marveled exceedingly. Having grown accustomed to abstinence while still in swaddling clothes, Nicholas fasted every Wednesday and Friday until his blessed repose. Similarly, when placed in the font of Holy Baptism shortly after his birth, he stood for three hours without assistance, thereby glorifying the Holy Trinity, Whose eminent servant he would become and before Whom he would be a mediator for all.'![]()
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From the Lives of the Saints, by St Dimitri of Rostov:
The Istanbul Patriarchate knows well that conscience and 'opinions' jeopardise financial and political support from its western puppet-masters, so better remain silent in the face of the evils committed Ukraine than speak the truth or obey the Gospel. The Law of God seems way down its list of priorities, wheras U.S. geopolitics have a priority. Praise God that we hear the authentic voice of Greek Orthodoxy, truth and justice from Morphou and the confessing bishops of the Church of Cyprus! Constantinople fell, but also continues to fall - ever deeper. Lord have mercy, and restore True Faith in the Queen of Cities!
Constantinople has never once condemned violence against Ukrainian Orthodox, notes canonical bishop
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As is well known, ever since Pat. Bartholomew and the Patriarchate of Constantinople invaded Ukrainian Church territory and created a parallel “church” organization there, violence has ramped up a...
Dear brothers and sisters This Saturday - the feast of the All-Merciful Saviour and the Procession of the Life-Giving Cross - marks the beginning of the Dormition Fast, but we start it with the first of August's feasts of the Saviour, and the blessing of honey. In his prologue, St Nikolai Velimirovic reminds us that - "This feast was instituted by a mutual agreement of the Greeks and Russians at the time of the Greek Emperor Manuel and the Russian Prince Andrew in commemoration of the simultaneous victories of the Russians over the Bulgarians and the Greeks over the Saracens ....![]()
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Dear brothers and sisters This Saturday – the feast of the All-Merciful Saviour and the Procession of the Life-Giving Cross – marks the beginning of the Dormition Fast, but we start it with the fi...
The Monastery of St. Herman of Alaska, Platina, California
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In the hills of northern California there is an Orthodox monastery dedicated to St. Herman of Alaska.
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Thirty-one years ago, the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in coordination with the Orthodox Church of America canonized America’s own beloved saint, our holy Father Herman of Alaska.
The Orthodox Heart of Akhmat. Marina Biryukova
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New life in this land won’t start if people leave their churches.
Dear brothers and sisters – greetings on this feast of the Holy Great-Martyr and Healer, Panteleimon. On this feast, we bring the sick to St Panteleimon’s merciful care and intercession, and we pray for the Monastery of St Panteleimon on Mount Athos. We especially pray for Reader George, through whose generosity the parish received a small portion of the relics of the Great-Martyr....![]()
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The Feast of St Panteleimon - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Dear brothers and sisters – greetings on this feast of the Holy Great-Martyr and Healer, Panteleimon. On this feast, we bring the sick to St Panteleimon’s merciful care and intercession, and we pr...
08/08/2021 - Homily for todays Gospel - The healing of the blind men ![]()
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Following todays Liturgy Father Mark reflects on the Gospel reading.![]()
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The blind men are asked - Do you believe that I can heal you?![]()
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A firm reminder that when our faith is challenged we should remember that Christ came with love to heal us all, with the power to destroy and overcome all obstacles, if we allow Him to work in us.![]()
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08/08/2021 - Homily for todays Gospel - The healing of the blind men
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Following todays Liturgy Father Mark reflects on the Gospel reading.The blind men are asked - Do you believe that I can Heal you ?A firm reminder that when o...
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May I remind you that there will be no service tomorrow afternoon, as I will be working until 22:00. ![]()
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Having heard the confessions of Cardiff parishioners yesterday and today, Sunday confessions will be reserved for those travelling from ‘afar’. ![]()
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A thankyou to all who were able to fit in with my availability, and to those who kindly brought supplies to the chaplaincy – benefitting the rector and Magnus! ![]()
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It was good to meet and chat with the incoming Catholic chaplain, Father Nicholas Williams, this morning and hear his plans for the chaplaincy in the next academic year. ![]()
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We very much look forward to building a friendship with him, as the chaplaincy enters a new chapter of its life, with number 62 Park Place becoming the main chaplaincy base and centre of University Catholic life, and Newman Hall returning to life a student residence. ![]()
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Having packed our remaining things over the last few days, their collection will bring our time at Newman to an end. Our profound thanks go to Father Sebastian, the outgoing chaplain, for his great support since the parish relocated to the University Church, three and a half years ago. I must add that the boundless kindness, warmth and generosity of the students has been wonderful and inspiring. May God bless all of the scholars of Newman Hall – both those who have left, and those who will be returning to this very special place. ![]()
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Much has happened in our time at Nazareth House and Newman Hall, even before we even mention the misfortunes of the last year. We have received many blessings and felt the presence of the Mother of God during our sojourn in Cathays. We continue to hope and pray that our life may resume in Colum Rd in the future. ![]()
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In Christ – Hieromonk Mark
Whole town comes out for procession with Russia’s largest icon
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A festive procession was held in the town of Tutayev, Yaroslavl Province, on Sunday with the Borisoglebsky Icon of the Savior—the largest icon in Russia.
Georgian Church calls on gov’t to return ancient Ancha Icon of Christ
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His Holiness Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II and the Georgian Patriarchate have appealed to the government to return an ancient miraculous icon of the Lord Jesus Christ that is currently kept in a Tbilis...
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What else was Vladyka like? He was the embodiment of love. Even as an elderly hierarch, he could still make a prostration, asking forgiveness. He always took the blame upon himself. If someone bickere...
St. Herman’s Monastery and St. Xenia’s Skete again threatened by wildfires
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The great Romanian theologian Dumitru Stăniloae describes the characteristics of the saint, but these are spiritual qualities to which we must ALL aspire, as baptism calls all to holiness: all to become saints. “The saint always radiates a spirit of generosity, of forbearance, of attention and willingness to share, without any thought for himself. His warmth gives warmth to others and makes them feel they are regaining their strength, and lets them experience the joy of not being alone....![]()
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The great Romanian theologian Dumitru Stăniloae describes the characteristics of the saint, but these are spiritual characteristics to which we all must aspire, as baptism calls all to holiness: all ...
God bless His Eminence. Axios! Axios! Axios!
Ukrainian tomos of autocephaly has nothing to do with God—Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol
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Everything connected with the so-called tomos of autocephaly given to the Ukrainian schismatcs by Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople has no connection to God, believes His Eminence Metropolitan A...
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05/09/2021 Today's Homily - Father Mark talks on the afterfeast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos.![]()
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"Our Mother is the Mother of God, who has been translated from life unto life.”
Dear brothers, sisters and friends of our Cardiff and Cheltenham parishes, The Liturgy in Cardiff today was greatly blessed by the addition of Father Luke to the celebrating clergy, much to the joy of those who have not seen him for a considerable time, with parishioners from deepest Wiltshire thinking they might drive all the way to West Wales to see him....![]()
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The Leave-Taking of the Dormition - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Dear brothers, sisters and friends of our Cardiff and Cheltenham parishes, The Liturgy in Cardiff today was greatly blessed by the addition of Father Luke to the celebrating clergy, much to the joy of...
After the turmoil and confusion of the last week, this morning was full of light not simply due to the glorious late summer weather, but also the joy of meeting our core Cheltenham parishioners as we come to the end of the Dormition period. Rather bleary eyed after a week of visiting, we headed from west to east, across the Severn to celebrate the penultimate day of the feast with our brothers and sisters in Gloucestershire....![]()
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After the turmoil and confusion of the last week, this morning was full of light not simply due to the glorious late summer weather, but for the joy of meeting our core Cheltenham parishioners as we c...
Ukraine: Clergy and parishioners returning to canonical Church from schism
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While supporters of the schismatic “Orthodox Church of Ukraine” are often successful at physically seizing church buildings, they largely fail to seize the people. And for those clerics and parish...
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I believe the example of Fr. Seraphim Rose, both in his life and in his work, contains a key that is of universal Orthodox significance in these last days, and is especially important for all those se...
An update from the Diocesan Chancellery regarding recent uncanonical actions by the suspended Archpriest Andrew Phillips and the Paris Archdiocese's Deanery in the UK.
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An update from the Diocesan Chancellery regarding recent uncanonical actions by the suspended Archpriest Andrew Phillips and the Paris Archdiocese's Deanery in the UK.
Dear brothers and sisters, How sad it is to learn of such subterfuge and deception in the Church, as faithful parishioners of the Cheltenham parish (opposed to the plans of the suspended reader, Philip Hicks) inform us that they were excluded from the on-line meeting held yesterday evening, to ‘discuss’ the future of the parish. Other parishioners refused to take part in this meeting, as it was irregular, contrary to the byelaws of ROCOR and part of the attempted coup....![]()
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God Preserve Our Cheltenham Faithful! - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Dear brothers and sisters, How sad it is to learn of such subterfuge and deception in the Church, as faithful parishioners of the Cheltenham parish (opposed to the plans of the suspended reader, Phili...
Having been blessed with a visit of this wonderworking icon to Cardiff, where the myrrh also soaked the cover of the icon-stand, and streamed copiously, it is wonderful to see that the faithful continue to be consoled by the Mother of God.
Hundreds greet wonderworking icon at Pennsylvania church
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Millions of Orthodox Christians throughout the world have venerated the Hawaiian Iveron Icon, as its guardian, Deacon Nektarios Yangston, tirelessly travels with the precious image of the Most Holy Th...
Many years to Fr Jozef and the faithful. May God give them good strength! Axios!
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The priest and faithful of one Orthodox parish in the Czech Republic are now forced to hold services outside until a dispute over the parish can be settled by the Holy Synod.
Dear brothers and sisters, Greetings as we continue to celebrate the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, which we marked last Saturday and Sunday with services in St John’s, with the plashchanitsa of the Mother of God adorned with flowers. The beautiful encomia of the Dormition were chanted during our Saturday service, and our Sunday Liturgy began before dawn, at 6:00 am, with the rising sun illuminating the east window of St John’s as the Liturgy progressed....![]()
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Services this weekend. - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Dear brothers and sisters, Greetings as we continue to celebrate the feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God, which we marked last Saturday and Sunday with services in St John’s, with the plashc...
Glory to God!
Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou fully recovers from COVID
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His Eminence also informed his diocese that he will limit his activities through the end of the year “for the sake of peace and prayer.”
Dear brothers and sisters, Many of you will be painfully aware of the unfolding events surrounding the schism within our diocese, in which one archpriest, has led two deacons, a group of readers (and two non-ROCOR Moldovan priests) to the former Paris ‘Exarchate’, which has received them without canonical release by our ruling hierarch, Bishop Irenei. The ROCOR clerics have all been suspended...![]()
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The Cheltenham Mission - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Dear brothers and sisters, Many of you will be painfully aware of the unfolding events surrounding the schism within our diocese, in which one archpriest, has led two deacons, a group of readers (and ...
29/08/2021 - Homily from today's Liturgy for the second day of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos.![]()
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Following today's Liturgy, Father Mark talks of the Mother of God as the “Hodegetria” (She who shows the way), and how we can become icons of Christ to also show the way.
“Today the living ladder, through whom the Most High descended and was seen on earth, and conversed with men, was assumed into heaven by death. Today the heavenly table, she, who contained the bread of life, the fire of the Godhead, without knowing man, was assumed from earth to heaven, and the gates of heaven opened wide to receive the gate of God from the East....![]()
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“Today the living ladder, through whom the Most High descended and was seen on earth, and conversed with men, was assumed into heaven by death. Today the heavenly table, she, who contained the bread...
Church seizures now happen even in Central Europe, as the Phanariote imposed Bishop Isaiah of Šumperk seizes the temple of St Wenceslaus in Brno. Please pray for this community, which will be forced to celebrate the Dormition outside in front of the temple. God preserve the Church of Czechia and Slovakia from the machinations of the Phanar.
Bishop of OCChLS who concelebrated with Dumenko seizes parish in Brno
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Bp Isaiah (Slaninka), who had dismissed the rector of the parish in Brno, Czech Republic, and made himself the leader, deprived the community of access to the church.
ORTHODOX CHUMS, IT'S TIME TO MARCH FOR LIFE AND TAKE A STAND FOR THE INNOCENT LIVES OF THE UNBORN. COME TO LONDON ON SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER, FULL DETAILS BELOW.![]()
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With the blessing of His Grace, Irenei, Bishop of London & Western Europe, Orthodox clergy and faithful are encouraged to attend the March for Life in London on Saturday 4 September. This is the UK’s largest public witness for the inherent sanctity of all human life and against the heinous evil of the abortion industry. As can be seen in the recently published Abortion Statistics: England and Wales by the Department of Health and Social Care, over 2020, a total of 209, 917 innocent children were murdered in the womb, the highest number since the introduction of the Abortion Act (1967). According to the Office of National Statistics, shockingly, this now means that in the UK over 1 in every 4 pregnancies now ends in abortion rather than the birth of a new child. Added all together, this entails that the total number of childrens’ lives which have been lost to the holocaust of abortion here in the UK is now at a monstrous 9.5 million. This evil and injustice cannot simply be allowed to stand, but demands a response from those of us whose eyes are open to the demonic reality behind the abortion industry.![]()
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Before the March, participants are invited to the Emmanuel Centre, 9-23 Marsham Street, London, SW1P 3DW. From 10am – 1pm there will be a variety of talks and exhibits by different Pro-Life speakers and organisations. The organisers of the March for Life have also kindly agreed to make a room available for Orthodox participants where we can gather at 12.30pm. At 12.30pm we hope to have a short Moleben before the March commences from outside the Centre at 1.30pm. The March will then peacefully proceed from the Emmanuel Centre and end at Parliament Square with some key-note speakers at around 4pm. Those clergy or faithful who are unable to attend are asked to pray for all those going on the March especially as there is likely to be a loud and aggressive counter-protest by a mob of Pro-choice advocates.![]()
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If you are interested in attending the march then please contact us.
Assassination attempt against monk of Jacob’s Well Monastery in the Holy Land (+VIDEO)
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“Please do something. They’re throwing gasoline on me, setting fire to the monastery, and they want to burn me too,” Fr. Justin pleaded.
The Belgrade Nightingales. A Russian Choir in London, 1939-1940 - ROCOR Studies
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Englishman Archimandrite Nicholas Gibbes (1876 – 1953) was a tutor to the children of the martyred Tsar Nicholas II. After the Russian Revolution and Civil War, he went to live in Harbin, Manchuria ...
Little Yuriy has started his bell ringing apprenticeship, after another 20 years of summer holidays he will be qualified to ring them for the parish in Cardiff
How St. John of San Francisco Found Our Home, and Other Stories From Matushka Maria Kotar
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I went upstairs, turned around, and saw—on the wall, an icon of St. John of San Francisco! I practically fell into a stupor. I called for my husband and son: “Look! This is the home of Americans, ...
The Orthodox Faithful gathered in Kiev greet His Beatitude, Metropolitan Onuphry, whom Patriarch Bartholomew only 'tolerates'.![]()
God grant His Beatitude 'Many Years' and preserve Ukraine from the persecutors of the Church of Christ.
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Orthodox Christians in Ukraine let Patriarch Bartholomew know who their real primate is.
Dear brothers and sisters, May I remind you that this coming Sunday of the Dormition, our Liturgy will be at the unusually early time of 06:00, due to Anglican use of St John’s around noon. The Liturgy itself, NOT the hours, will start at this time, and we must vacate the church by 08:30, as there is an Anglican service at 09:00....![]()
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Services and confessions this weekend. - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Dear brothers and sisters, May I remind you that this coming Sunday of the Dormition, our Liturgy will be at the unusually early time of 06:00, due to Anglican usage of St John’s around noon. The Li...
A communication from the Diocesan Chancellery regarding recent statements by the suspended Archpriest Andrew Phillips.
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A communication from the Diocesan Chancellery regarding recent statements by the suspended Archpriest Andrew Phillips.
Polish faithful gather on Holy Mount of Grabarka for feast of Transfiguration
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The Holy Mount of Grabarka, near the border with Belarus, is considered to be the holiest site in Poland for Orthodox Christians. It is home to the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord and the Co...
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22/08/2021 - Homily from todays Liturgy of the after feast of Transfiguration
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“We are surrounded by the Glory of God and yet we dont see it....” Following Liturgy Father Mark gives us all encouragement on our personal journey up the spir...
As we celebrate the feast of the Holy Martyr and Archdeacon, St Laurence of Rome, let us pray for the deacons of our diocese. As a parish we continue to experience the great blessing of having a deacon dedicated to the well-being and life of the faithful of our community, assisting the priest, and aiding all who need help. Let us read the words of St Ambrose, who wrote of Laurence as an ideal example of the diaconal ministry, and pray the canon to the saint.![]()
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10 August: the feast of St Laurence of Rome - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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As we celebrate the feast of the Holy Martyr and Archdeacon, St Laurence of Rome, let us pray for the deacons of our diocese. As a parish we continue to experience the great blessing of having a deaco...
Dear brothers and sisters, Today, as we celebrated the after-feast of the Transfiguration (the Apple Saviour / Яблочный Спас), it was satisfying to pick apples only half an hour before today’s Liturgy, with the morning dew still glistening on the leaves and fruit on the trees in the chaplaincy garden. As the Hours and Liturgy progressed baskets and bowls of fruit multiplied on the table placed behind the stand bearing the festal and Kazan icons....![]()
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Dear brothers and sisters, Today, as we celebrated the after-feast of the Transfiguration (the Apple Saviour / Яблочный Спас), it was satisfying to pick apples only half an hour before tod...
Venerable Father, Ephrem, pray to God for us!
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"Taking the disciples up, upon the lofty mountain before Thy crucifixion, O Lord, Thou wast transfigured before them, illumining them with effulgence of power, desiring both in Thy love for mankind and in Thine authority to show them the splendour of the resurrection, which do Thou vouchsafe unto us in peace, in that Thou art merciful and lovest mankind." Dear brothers and sisters, ...![]()
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Happy Feast of the Transfiguration - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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“Taking the disciples up, upon the lofty mountain before Thy crucifixion, O Lord, Thou wast transfigured before them, illumining them with effulgence of power, desiring both in Thy love for mankind ...
Pray for His Eminence with fervour: the Church and the world need his intercessions, and Cyprus needs his voice. Kyrie eleison. may the All-Pure Panagia preserve him beneath her Protecting Veil.
Metropolitan Neophytos of Morphou tests positive for COVID
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The Metropolitan is receiving treatment from trusted doctors and will remain in his cell until August 28, when he will serve Vespers for the feast of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist. He will not...
MANY YEARS TO OSWALD ON HIS NAMEDAY!![]()
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On this forefast of the Transfiguration, we greet Oswald - known to most of the parish as Tobias - and pray for God's abundant blessings upon him.![]()
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In baptism, he was named for St Oswald of Northumbria, King and Martyr, whose feast we celebrate today.![]()
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Oswald has shown great dedication and contributes to parish life week by week, even though he lives on the other side of the River Severn in Gloucestershire, faithfully driving to Cardiff not only to worship but to serve in the altar. ![]()
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His dedication is truly exemplary, and should inspire others to leave their comfort zone in order to worship and serve the Lord.![]()
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Dear Oswald - congratulations and many years!
Commemorated August 5/18. Saint Oswald of Northumbria, King and Martyr
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Once Sts. Oswald and Aidan were sitting at the same table on Easter Day. Servants brought the king the royal meal on a large, silver dish. Suddenly one servant informed him that a great multitude of b...
ROCOR building new church on Puerto Rico
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According to Archpriest Gregorio Justiniano, the rector of San Juan Clímaco Mission in San Germán, the new church will be the first Orthodox church built as such on Puerto Rico.
The spiritual necrosis of the Phanar spreads to the Holy Mountain, infecting even this holy place with its it's deathly decay. Perhaps it is no surprise that this should be in 'New' Esphigmenou - a new Athonite creation of Patriarch Bartholomew, with its brotherhood in opposition to the besieged zealot brotherhood of the monastery in which St Anthony laboured. Kyrie eleison!
Mt. Athos fresco depicts St. Anthony of Kiev Caves with schismatic tomos of “autocephaly”
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The fresco of St. Anthony of the Kiev Caves can be found at New Esphigmenou Monastery, which was founded by Patriarch Bartholomew in 2005 and is among the few Athonite monasteries that recognizes the ...
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Taking the icon away, the residents of Khlynov vowed to bring the icon of St. Nicholas back every year to the banks of the Velikaya River, the place of its glorious appearance. That’s how the ancien...
15/08/2021 - Homily for todays Gospel - The feeding of the five thousand![]()
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Following todays Liturgy Father Mark teaches on the Gospel reading. Let us be like the little children so that we can see, hear and experience the miracles ! ![]()
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Through Christ all things are created and renewed.
Хва́лим Твое́ пра́зднество, ве́рнии,/ Всеми́лостиве Христе́,/ я́ко от Отца́ прише́л еси́ спасти́ ны./ Те́мже пое́м Тя пе́сньми благода́рными,/ я́ко Ты обнажи́л еси́ нам боголе́пно Боже́ственную Твою́ си́лу,/ пресла́вно чу́до творя́,/ на спасе́ние нам, благотворя́щим./ Те́мже сла́вим, Милосе́рде, смотре́ние Твое́,/ Иису́се Всемоги́й,/ Спа́се душ на́ших.![]()
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O most merciful Christ, we, the faithful, sing the praises of Thy festival, for Thou didst come from the Father to save us. Wherefore, we hymn Thee with songs of thanksgiving, for as God Thou hast revealed Thy divine power, most gloriously working a miracle for the salvation of us who do good. Therefore, we glorify Thy![]()
dispensation, O Merciful One, O almighty Jesus, Saviour of our souls.
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On August 15th (August 2nd - date of his death) the Belarussian Orthodox Church commemorates a very special Saint who is very dear to many Christians, especi...
Dear brothers and sisters, It was – as always – a great joy to gather today for the Divine Liturgy, followed by the veneration of the Precious Cross and the blessing of honey. Though yesterday was the feast of the Procession of the Life-Giving Cross and the All-Merciful Saviour, we were unable to have Liturgy, so we ‘caught up’ with August’s first feast of the Saviour at compline yesterday evening and today, after Liturgy....![]()
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Today's Liturgy and the Blessing of Honey - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Dear brothers and sisters, It was – as always – a great joy to gather today for the Divine Liturgy, followed by the veneration of the Precious Cross and the blessing of honey. Though yesterday was...
Благий Человеколюбче, Премилосердый Господи, недуги наша понесый и ранами Твоими нас исцеливый. Пред Твоим Величеством припадающе смиренно молим Тя: призри, Благосерде, на рабы Твоя; и якоже древле исцелил еси разслабленнаго, тако и ныне, Целителю Благий, милостию и щедротами Твоими рабы Твоя посети, и уврачуй нашу болезнь греховную. Недуги наша душевныя и телесныя во здравие претвори, немощи в силу преложи, печали в радость и скорбь во утешение премени. Отыми же от нас всякое уныние и забвение, ум наш укрепи и утверди во еже всегда в заповедех Твоих поучатися; вся уды наша исправи во еже волю Твою благую и совершенную творити, Ты бо еси целитель душ и телес наших и Тебе славу возсылаем во веки веков. Аминь.![]()
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THE NATIVITY OF ST NICHOLAS THE WONDERWORKER: 29 JULY (11 AUGUST NEW-STYLE)![]()
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'The great wonder-worker, swift helper of those in need, and fervent intercessor before God, Christ’s holy hierarch Nicholas, was born in Patara, a city in the province of Lycia. His parents were honorable, well-born, wealthy folk and were Orthodox. Nicholas’ father was named Theophanes and his mother Nonna. Dwelling together in lawful wedlock, they were adorned with every virtue. Because of their God-pleasing way of life, numerous good deeds, and especially their unstinting almsgiving, they, as holy roots, were deemed worthy to put forth a holy shoot, their blessed child. Like a tree which is planted by the streams of waters, this couple was vouchsafed to bring forth fruit in its season. When their son was born, they gave him the name Nicholas, which means "victor of the nations," and truly, with God’s help he proved victorious over evil and became a benefactor of the whole world. After bearing Nicholas, Nonna never again experienced the pangs of birth: this blessed child was her first and last, nature itself confirming that it was impossible she should bear another son like Nicholas. He was sanctified by divine grace while still in his mother’s womb, and his piety was made manifest as soon as he appeared in the world. Prodigies and his love of fasting were in evidence even while his mother was still suckling him. From the moment he was put to the breast, it was clear that he would become the mightiest of miracle-workers. He took milk only from his mother’s right side because he would one day stand on the Lord’s right hand with the blessed. Showing that he would become a great faster, on Wednesdays and Fridays he suckled just once, in the evening after his parents had completed their usual rule of prayer. Theophanes and Nonna understood that he would one day be a strict ascetic, and they marveled exceedingly. Having grown accustomed to abstinence while still in swaddling clothes, Nicholas fasted every Wednesday and Friday until his blessed repose. Similarly, when placed in the font of Holy Baptism shortly after his birth, he stood for three hours without assistance, thereby glorifying the Holy Trinity, Whose eminent servant he would become and before Whom he would be a mediator for all.'![]()
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From the Lives of the Saints, by St Dimitri of Rostov:
The Istanbul Patriarchate knows well that conscience and 'opinions' jeopardise financial and political support from its western puppet-masters, so better remain silent in the face of the evils committed Ukraine than speak the truth or obey the Gospel. The Law of God seems way down its list of priorities, wheras U.S. geopolitics have a priority. Praise God that we hear the authentic voice of Greek Orthodoxy, truth and justice from Morphou and the confessing bishops of the Church of Cyprus! Constantinople fell, but also continues to fall - ever deeper. Lord have mercy, and restore True Faith in the Queen of Cities!
Constantinople has never once condemned violence against Ukrainian Orthodox, notes canonical bishop
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As is well known, ever since Pat. Bartholomew and the Patriarchate of Constantinople invaded Ukrainian Church territory and created a parallel “church” organization there, violence has ramped up a...
Dear brothers and sisters This Saturday - the feast of the All-Merciful Saviour and the Procession of the Life-Giving Cross - marks the beginning of the Dormition Fast, but we start it with the first of August's feasts of the Saviour, and the blessing of honey. In his prologue, St Nikolai Velimirovic reminds us that - "This feast was instituted by a mutual agreement of the Greeks and Russians at the time of the Greek Emperor Manuel and the Russian Prince Andrew in commemoration of the simultaneous victories of the Russians over the Bulgarians and the Greeks over the Saracens ....![]()
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Dear brothers and sisters This Saturday – the feast of the All-Merciful Saviour and the Procession of the Life-Giving Cross – marks the beginning of the Dormition Fast, but we start it with the fi...
The Monastery of St. Herman of Alaska, Platina, California
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In the hills of northern California there is an Orthodox monastery dedicated to St. Herman of Alaska.
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Thirty-one years ago, the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia in coordination with the Orthodox Church of America canonized America’s own beloved saint, our holy Father Herman of Alaska.
The Orthodox Heart of Akhmat. Marina Biryukova
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New life in this land won’t start if people leave their churches.
Dear brothers and sisters – greetings on this feast of the Holy Great-Martyr and Healer, Panteleimon. On this feast, we bring the sick to St Panteleimon’s merciful care and intercession, and we pray for the Monastery of St Panteleimon on Mount Athos. We especially pray for Reader George, through whose generosity the parish received a small portion of the relics of the Great-Martyr....![]()
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The Feast of St Panteleimon - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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Dear brothers and sisters – greetings on this feast of the Holy Great-Martyr and Healer, Panteleimon. On this feast, we bring the sick to St Panteleimon’s merciful care and intercession, and we pr...
08/08/2021 - Homily for todays Gospel - The healing of the blind men ![]()
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Following todays Liturgy Father Mark reflects on the Gospel reading.![]()
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The blind men are asked - Do you believe that I can heal you?![]()
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A firm reminder that when our faith is challenged we should remember that Christ came with love to heal us all, with the power to destroy and overcome all obstacles, if we allow Him to work in us.![]()
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08/08/2021 - Homily for todays Gospel - The healing of the blind men
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Following todays Liturgy Father Mark reflects on the Gospel reading.The blind men are asked - Do you believe that I can Heal you ?A firm reminder that when o...
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May I remind you that there will be no service tomorrow afternoon, as I will be working until 22:00. ![]()
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Having heard the confessions of Cardiff parishioners yesterday and today, Sunday confessions will be reserved for those travelling from ‘afar’. ![]()
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A thankyou to all who were able to fit in with my availability, and to those who kindly brought supplies to the chaplaincy – benefitting the rector and Magnus! ![]()
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It was good to meet and chat with the incoming Catholic chaplain, Father Nicholas Williams, this morning and hear his plans for the chaplaincy in the next academic year. ![]()
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We very much look forward to building a friendship with him, as the chaplaincy enters a new chapter of its life, with number 62 Park Place becoming the main chaplaincy base and centre of University Catholic life, and Newman Hall returning to life a student residence. ![]()
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Having packed our remaining things over the last few days, their collection will bring our time at Newman to an end. Our profound thanks go to Father Sebastian, the outgoing chaplain, for his great support since the parish relocated to the University Church, three and a half years ago. I must add that the boundless kindness, warmth and generosity of the students has been wonderful and inspiring. May God bless all of the scholars of Newman Hall – both those who have left, and those who will be returning to this very special place. ![]()
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Much has happened in our time at Nazareth House and Newman Hall, even before we even mention the misfortunes of the last year. We have received many blessings and felt the presence of the Mother of God during our sojourn in Cathays. We continue to hope and pray that our life may resume in Colum Rd in the future. ![]()
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The chaplaincy will be handed over to Father Nicholas’s custody on Monday, and we wish him every success as he takes the helm! ![]()
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In Christ – Hieromonk Mark
Whole town comes out for procession with Russia’s largest icon
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A festive procession was held in the town of Tutayev, Yaroslavl Province, on Sunday with the Borisoglebsky Icon of the Savior—the largest icon in Russia.
Georgian Church calls on gov’t to return ancient Ancha Icon of Christ
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His Holiness Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia II and the Georgian Patriarchate have appealed to the government to return an ancient miraculous icon of the Lord Jesus Christ that is currently kept in a Tbilis...
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What else was Vladyka like? He was the embodiment of love. Even as an elderly hierarch, he could still make a prostration, asking forgiveness. He always took the blame upon himself. If someone bickere...
St. Herman’s Monastery and St. Xenia’s Skete again threatened by wildfires
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St. Herman’s Monastery was founded by Blessed Seraphim (Rose) and Fr. Herman (Podmoshensky) in the late 1960s, and is now home to the grave of Fr. Seraphim, who died at the age of 48 in 1982. The mo...
The great Romanian theologian Dumitru Stăniloae describes the characteristics of the saint, but these are spiritual qualities to which we must ALL aspire, as baptism calls all to holiness: all to become saints. “The saint always radiates a spirit of generosity, of forbearance, of attention and willingness to share, without any thought for himself. His warmth gives warmth to others and makes them feel they are regaining their strength, and lets them experience the joy of not being alone....![]()
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The Saint and Holiness. - Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God
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The great Romanian theologian Dumitru Stăniloae describes the characteristics of the saint, but these are spiritual characteristics to which we all must aspire, as baptism calls all to holiness: all ...
God bless His Eminence. Axios! Axios! Axios!
Ukrainian tomos of autocephaly has nothing to do with God—Metropolitan Athanasios of Limassol
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Everything connected with the so-called tomos of autocephaly given to the Ukrainian schismatcs by Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople has no connection to God, believes His Eminence Metropolitan A...