Anglican Church of Paphos - Chaplain's Corner

A Covenant Prayer

4/1/2026

Please be sure to pick up your copy of the Covenant Prayer from your churches. Not only is it aa helpful prayer to at the beginning of a New Year. It also seems an appropriate prayer for us to pray as 2026 is the fiftieth anniversary year of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf as well as the fiftieth anniversary year of the founding of the Anglican Church of Paphos. You are encouraged to keep this in your wallet or purse or ? and pray it regularly over the coming months.

A New Year – A New Page

3/1/2026

There’s something irresistible about a new year. The fireworks fade and the diet starts again. We stare at the clean page of a brand-new calendar, full of empty squares and endless possibility. Time is one of life’s great mysteries. We can’t see it, touch it, stop it or store it.
A New Year – A New Page

John Wycliffe

31/12/2025

On 31 December the church remembers John Wyclif, Priest, Reformer, Theologian and Translator of the Scriptures, 1330 – 1384. But who was John Wycliffe?
John Wycliffe

Saint Thomas Beckett

29/12/2025

Today the Church remembers Thomas Becket, archbishop, martyr, 1170. But who was Thomas Beckett?
Saint Thomas Beckett

Saint John, the Apostle and Evangelist

27/12/2025

On 27 December the church remembers Saint John, the Apostle and Evangelist. John was the only Apostle not to have died a martyrs death, and was the author of several New Testament books.
Saint John, the Apostle and Evangelist

Saint Stephen

26/12/2025

On 26 December the church remembers St. Stephen, the first Christian martyr, was a deacon known for his wisdom, faith, and bold preaching. He was stoned to death for proclaiming the gospel, and in his final breath forgave his persecutors.
Saint Stephen

Christmas Symbols

17/12/2025

Christmas is not just a season of decorations; it is a season of meaning. The symbols we place in our homes and churches are not random traditions ...
Christmas Symbols

Magnificat in the Gutter

13/12/2025

A thought provoking take on ‘Mary’s Song’ from Luke 1:46-55.
Magnificat in the Gutter

The Christmas Challenge

12/12/2025

I want to challenge you to make a special effort to see beyond all the shopping, presents, carols, trees, food, cards, streamers, parties and time off work, and focus on the reality of the Christmas story ...
The Christmas Challenge

Saint Nicholas

6/12/2025

The church remembers Saint Nicholas on 6 December. Bishop of Myra, now Turkey, and the Patron Saint of Children and Sailors as well as Scotland, Russia and Greece and, would you believe, Pawnbrokers! But who was Saint Nicholas?
Saint Nicholas

Saint Francis Xavier

3/12/2025

On 3 December the Church remembers Saint Francis Xavier, missionary, and Patron Saint of African missions, foreign missions, navigators, parish missions, plague epidemics, propagation of the faith. 1506-1552. But who was Francis Xavier?
Saint Francis Xavier

Parish Zoom Prayers

2/12/2025

PARISH MORNING PRAYER
We meet for Morning Prayer on ZOOM each Tuesday and Thursday at 9.00 am for 20 mins. This an opportunity for members of all three ACP churches to pray together.
Contact Revd Paul for log on details.
Even if you are unable to join us on ZOOM you can still use these prayers in your own prayer times.

How Deep The Father’s Love For Us

27/11/2025

Some hymns feel like they’ve always existed. But “How Deep The Father’s Love For Us” isn’t from the 1700’s … it was written in 1995. It spread quietly … then globally. It is one of my favourite hymns.
How Deep The Father’s Love For Us

Isaac Watts

25/11/2025

On 25 November, the church remembers Isaac Watts, hymn writer. But who was Isaac Watts? Isaac Watts

Justice and Peace in Palestine and Israel

19/11/2025

This is Archbishop Stephen’s statement arising out of his pilgrimage of prayer and solidarity to the Diocese of Jerusalem last week.
Justice and Peace in Palestine and Israel

External links

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Contact Details

Anglican Church of Paphos
PO Box 61083
8130 Kato Paphos
Cyprus
(+357) 99 103976
[email protected]

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