From September 2024 we begin a new bi-weekly Wednesday afternoon Bible Study for the Anglican Church of Paphos at Saint Stephen’s, Tala. This will include worship, teaching and group discussion.
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As well he might Medals upon his chest With memories of the fallen Who now are laid to rest The Legion Man Today is All Saints Day. The Book of Common Prayer calls saints, “the lights of the world in every generation”– people whose lives and deeds have shone brightly and helped others more closely follow Jesus. ‘The saints’ is a term that, in English Bibles, is a translation of ‘holy ones’ and so on All Saints Day we pray that we may follow their example in godly life.
A Prayer for All Saints Day Why, you might wonder, when Christians invented Halloween, are so many fearful of the festival? After all, there wouldn’t be a Halloween in the first place if it weren’t for the church. ‘Halloween’ as some of you will know, is a contraction of ‘All Hallows Eve’ – the day before All Hallows Day (All Saints Day).
All Hallows Eve: Trick or Treat? On 29 October the church remembers James Hannington, bishop, martyr, 1847 – 1885. But who was James Hannington?
Bishop James Hannington On 19 October the church remembers Henry Martyn, Bible translator, missionary, 1781-1812. But who was Henry Martyn?
Henry Martyn This article gives some helpful advice (as well as resources) as to how Christians can pray, and prepare for, COP29: UN Climate Conference 2024.
COP29: UN Climate Conference 2024 On 17 October the church remembers Ignatius of Antioch, also known as Ignatius Theophorus, bishop, martyr, c. 107. But who was Ignatius of Antioch?
Saint Ignatius of Antioch On 16 October the church remembers Nicholas Ridley and Hugh Latimer, bishops, martyrs, 1555. But who were Nicholas Ridley and Hugh Latimer?
Nicholas Ridley and Hugh Latimer On 15 October the church remembers Teresa of Avila, teacher of the faith and Patron Saint of Headache sufferers and Spanish Catholic Writers, 1515-1582.
But who was Teresa of Avila? Saint Teresa of Avila Prisons Week 2024 runs from 13 - 19 October. This year we invite you to remember that he looks at you and loves you, as he looks at them and loves them. Prisons Week You can read the leaflet for 2024 below Your browser does not support viewing this document. Click here to download the document. On 12 October the church remembers Wilfrid bishop, missionary and patron Saint of Ripon, 709.
But who was Wilfrid? Saint Wilfrid This article was published in the Bahraini media outlet Gulf Daily News and was written by the Dean of Saint Christopher’s Cathedral, Bahrain, the Very Reverend Dr Richard Fermer, commemorating the first anniversary of 7th October in poetry by an Israeli, a Palestinian and a British poet:
A way beyond the taking of sides What can we pray for those who are living in Israel, Lebanon, Palestine, Syria in this situation? We as Christians of course pray that the Lord will end all the violence in that region, that He will bring lasting peace to the area. We pray for all the suffering people on every side in this conflict. We especially pray for our brothers and sisters, for the followers of Jesus Christ among the Israeli, Lebanese, Palestinian and the Syrian people.
We asked Christians from the Middle East what they pray for and how we can pray with them. We received the following prayer requests. Prayers for peace from the Middle East |
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