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New Ministers for Lincoln - Sayedna Silouan visits to ordain a new Subdeacon Athanasios and a new Deacon, Theodore
Report on the Pastoral Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Silouan to the Parish of All Saints of Lincolnshire, Lincoln Sayendna Silouan visited All Saints of Lincolnshire Orthodox Church in Lincoln from 13th to 15th March 2026 for the Salutations on the Second Friday of Lent, The Liturgy on the Second Saturday of Lent and The Liturgy of St Basil on Holy Cross. On Friday His Eminence served the Salutations himself and after the Salutations he addressed the people to talk to th
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
4 days ago2 min read


Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at St Aidan Manchester on the Second Sunday of Great Lent
Sayedna Silouan visited St Aidan, Manchester to serve the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on the second Sunday of Great Lent. The weekend started on Friday evening with the Akathist to the Theotokos. Sayedna Silouan preached inspiriationally about acquiring an Orthodox mind and digging deeper into the life of the Church during Great Lent so as to acquire genuine holiness ... a theme that he developed in some depth over the weekend through no less than 5 excellent sermons and talk
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Mar 91 min read


Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for St Oswald Mission, Warrington served in St Elphin's Church
On Saturday 7th March, His Eminence Metropolitan Silouan served the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy for the Mission of St Oswald. The Liturgy was held in St Elphin's Anglican Church by kind permission of the Rector and the Parish Council. At this service Sayedna Silouan ordained Daniel Moran as a Subdeacon. Here is the photo album of the event.
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Mar 91 min read


Report on the Pastoral Visit of His Eminence Metropolitan Silouan to the Parish of St Michael, Stoke-on-Trent
His Eminence Metropolitan Silouan visited the Parish of St Michael in Stoke-on-Trent on 21 and 22 February. Father Samuel and the parishioners were delighted to welcome His Eminence to preside at Great Vespers on Saturday 21 February. At the threshold of the journey of Great Lent, he explained to the faithful that fasting is not beneficial in its own right but that it provides a means for us to discipline the body, rather than allowing the body to control us. The objective is
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Feb 232 min read


Cheesefare Saturday Gathering with the Archbishop at St Aidan's, Manchester
Here is the photo album of the meeting.
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Feb 211 min read


The Ordination of Fr Deacon Aidan in Lincoln
His Eminence Metropolitan Silouan conducted a pastoral visit to the Parish of All Saints in Lincolnshire on 7 and 8 February 2026. He was warmly welcomed by Archimandrite Philip Hall and Deacon Panagiotis upon his arrival. On Sunday, he was assisted in the Divine Liturgy also by Father Alban Campbell and Father George Hackney. On Saturday evening, 7 February, His Eminence presided at Great Vespers at 5:00 pm and addressed the faithful on the importance of honesty and sincere
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Feb 102 min read


The Feast of St Ignatius in Belfast - a Visit of Sayedna Silouan
Here is a photoalbum of different aspects of this visit: Feast of St Ignatius of Antioch and Hierarchival Visit, December 19-20 th , 2025 On 19 and 20 December our parish celebrated the patronal Feast of St Ignatius the God-Bearer, Bishop of Antioch, in the presence of our beloved father and Metropolitan, His Eminence Silouan. The hierarchical visit began on Friday morning, 19 December, with His Eminence visiting Armagh, which is the historic bishopric seat of Saint Patrick.
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Dec 23, 20254 min read


Sayedna's Christmas Message 2025
Here is Sayedna's Christmas Message:
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Dec 19, 20251 min read


St Hybald Annual Pilgrimage
On Saturday 20 September, annual pilgrimage was made for St Hybald in Hibaldstow. Here are some pictures of this holy event:
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Sep 25, 20251 min read


The Ordination of Dn George Moldoveanu to the Holy Priesthood and the Celebration of Sayedna's Name Day
Full photo album here: ORDINATION On Sunday, 21st of September, His Eminence Metropolitan Silouan presided at the Divine Liturgy at the...
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Sep 23, 20253 min read


Assisted Suicide Petition
Pray that the House of Lords will heed this Petition!
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Sep 11, 20251 min read


The Journey Home, from Halifax to Antioch, Part 2
St Hilda's Orthodox Church Halifax with Sayedna Silouan and a few friends! [continued from Part 1] VIDEO The Procession around the Holy...
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Sep 8, 20252 min read


The Journey Home, from Halifax to Antioch, Part 1
34 believers were either baptised or chrismated for God and St Hilda's Orthodox Church, Halifax VIDEOS The Baptism of Harvey (Elliott)...
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Sep 8, 20252 min read


Pastoral Greeting from our bishop on the Reception of the Halifax Community into the Orthodox Church
Welcome Home! Pastoral Greeting On the Reception of the Halifax Community into the Orthodox Church Beloved in Christ, With great joy in...
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Sep 2, 20254 min read


Second Annual Archdiocesan Retreat
Fr Dmitry Ismagilov writes .... I am writing to you on behalf of the committee appointed by our Metropolitan, His Eminence Silouan, to...
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Aug 23, 20251 min read


Inaugural Divine Liturgy for the Community of St Hilda, Halifax
St Malachy's Church, Halifax: Fr Gregory presiding at the Divine Liturgy for the Orthodox Community of St Hilda of Whitby Here you can...
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Aug 17, 20251 min read


Pilgrimage for St Hybald Announcement
The Parish of St Hybald, Scunthorpe is pleased to announce its annual pilgrimage to Hibaldstow on Saturday 20th September. Divine...
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Aug 7, 20251 min read


St Hilda's Halifax ... Nearly There!
St Hilda of Whitby, Halifax This Pilgrimage to Orthodoxy Community is nearly ready to be received into the Church on 6th September. ...
Reverend Fr Gregory Hallam
Aug 3, 20252 min read
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