Anselm born in 1033 was the son of a wealthy family. He was a delicate and studious youth and, after an argument with his father, he roamed through Burgundy and France as a penniless student. He arrived at the monastery of Bec which was a centre of scholarship under the Abbot Lanfranc. After some years … Continue reading St. Anselm – 21st April
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Easter at Colemere 2024
Holy Week began with a family service on Palm Sunday led by members of our Young Church and Sunday School. The service commenced with a procession of palms to the singing of All Glory Laud and Honour. All the other well-known hymns were sung and everyone was given a palm cross. Maundy Thursday was observed … Continue reading Easter at Colemere 2024
William Law – 9th April
Mystic. Non-Juror In recent times the Church of England has compiled a calendar of holy men and women who are commemorated as ‘Lesser Festivals and Holy Days’. Among these is Willaim Law (1686-1761), the son of a grocer who was educated at Emmanuel College, Cambridge, of which he became a fellow. He was ordained in … Continue reading William Law – 9th April