Today's Feast has no fewer than four different names. Each name recalls a different aspect. THE PRESENTATION OF CHRIST IN THE TEMPLE THE MEETING OF THE LORD THE PURIFICATION OF THE MOTHER OF GOD First, this Feast is called the Presentation of Christ. This is because it commemorates the Presentation of Christ in the Temple at Jerusalem … Continue reading Candlemass – 2nd February
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St. Melangell – January 27th (May 4th)
Christopher Jobson thought we might be interested in Saint Melangell whose roots are closely aligned with Montgomeryshire. This article was taken from the the Orthodox website (with permission). Please note that although the last couple of paragraphs state the Orthodox understanding of Icons and Saints, it was thought that this might also be of interest to … Continue reading St. Melangell – January 27th (May 4th)
Conversion of St. Paul – 25th January
January is a month of the beginning of great things! As well as the naming of the Son of God, we celebrate the conversion of the greatest ever apostle of the Christian faith. Many books have been written on Paul, and here is the briefest of introductions. He was a Jew, born as ‘Saul’ at Tarsus, … Continue reading Conversion of St. Paul – 25th January