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January Stavronian

3/1/2023

Contents:

The Divine Theophany
From the chamber to the Temple
Back to the future
Safety protocols
Thanksgiving of faith and prayer
Names of departed loved ones to be remembered this month
Major celebrations this month
Services at St. Martin's in January

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December Stavronian

2/12/2022

Contents:

Nativity hymn
The Prince of Peace -- A Christmas story
On vulnerability
Parish news
Safety protocols
Thanksgiving of faith and prayer
Names of departed loved ones to be remembered this month
Major celebrations this month
Services at St Martin's in December

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November Stavronian

1/11/2022

Contents:

Third Sunday of Luke
Photos from the Pendeli monastery
International comission for Anglican-Orthodox theological dialogue (Communique 2022)
Statement issued by the Holy Antiochian Synod (Balamand, October 18, 2022)
Impressions of Walsingham
Safety protocols & safeguarding
Parish news
Thanksgiving of faith and prayer
Names of departed loved ones to be remembered this month
Major celebrations this month
Services at St. Martin's in November

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October Stavronian

3/10/2022

Contents:

Welcome!
The Holy Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer
It is me
Safety protocols
Thanksgiving of faith and prayer
Parish news
1. Gift for His Eminence Silouan
2. New bank details of the parish's account
Names of departed loved ones to be remembered this month
Major celebrations this month
Services at St Martin's in October

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September Stavronian

30/8/2022

Contents:

Remember the signs
Metropolitan Kallistos Ware (11/09/1934 -- 24/08/2022)
Last visit to Garonda Panteleimon
Safety protocols
Thanksgiving of faith and prayer
Names of departed loved ones to be remembered this month
Major celebrations this month
Services at St Martin's in September

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August Stavronian

1/8/2022

Contents:

Our Most Holy Theotokos and the hand of St John of Damascus
On freedom and choice
Safety protocols
Thanksgiving of faith and prayer
Names of departed loved ones to be remembered this month
Major celebrations this month
Services at St Martin’s in August

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July Stavronian

3/7/2022

Contents:

Monastery in Gatten: The Monastery of St Antony & St Cuthbert
Great-Martyr Kyriake
Attending the services at Church
Thanksgiving of faith and prayer
Old Stavronian corner
Names of departed loved ones to be remembered this month
Major celebrations this month
Services at St Martin's in July

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June Stavronian

2/6/2022

Contents:

Pentecost -- the descent of the Holy Spirit
The King's speech; the Queen's actions
On gardening and household chores
Attending the services at Church
Thanksgiving of faith and prayer
Names of departed loved ones to be remembered this month
Major celebrations this month
Services at St Martin's in June

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May Stavronian

3/5/2022

Contents:

Myrrh bearers
Martha and Mary revisited
Missing the Resurrection
Attending the services at Church
Thanksgiving of faith and prayer
Names of departed loved ones to be remembered this month
Major celebrations this month
Services at St Martin's in May

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April Stavronian

2/4/2022

Contents:

Tears
The Invitation
Accountancy and redemption
Attending the services at Church
Thanksgiving of faith and prayer
Names of departed loved ones to be remembered this month
Major celebrations this month
Services at St Martin's in April
The Paschal Greeting in various languages

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