Diocesan Summer School: formed for hope
The 2024 Diocesan Summer School was held at Angel’s Hills in Cyprus last week, attended by nine participants in training for lay or ordained ministry—or in the early years of…
Bishop Sean enthroned in St Paul’s Cathedral Nicosia
Religious leaders from across Cyprus joined clergy and friends from the Diocese and beyond to celebrate the Enthronement of the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf,…
Join us online: Bishop Sean’s Enthronement, St Paul’s Nicosia
On 22 June 2024 at 1700 (Cyprus time), the Right Reverend Sean Semple will be enthroned at St Paul's Cathedral, Nicosia. Livestreaming will begin 15 minutes beforehand—please do join us!…
New bishop for companion diocese Exeter
The Diocese of Exeter in England—companion diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf—has announced its new Bishop, the Right Reverend Dr Mike Harrison.The Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf established companion…
Ayia Napa announces appointment of Fr George
Bishop Sean and the council of Christ Church Ayia Napa are pleased to announce the selection of the Reverend George Vidiakin as the new house-for-duty parish priest. He will be…
Bishop Sean visits UAE churches
Bishop Sean is completing a week-long tour of UAE parishes with a visit to St Luke Ras Al Khaimah, hosted by the Reverend Kent Middleton.Bishop Sean was warmly welcomed in…
Bishop Sean welcomed to Qatar
On a five-day visit to Doha, Bishop Sean and Jenny have been warmly welcomed by parish priest the Reverend Mark Derry and associate priest the Reverend MD Johnson, alongside the…
Bishop Sean holds first confirmation service
Bishop Sean concluded an historic visit to Bahrain with his first Confirmation Service, held at St Christopher’s Cathedral, Manama on 26 May. It was an uplifting ceremony that included parts…
Welcome, Bishop Sean and Jenny
The Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf is delighted to welcome its new Bishop, the Right Reverend Sean Semple, whose Service of Consecration and Enthronement was held at St Christopher’s…
Bahraini press marks run-up to Enthronement
Local media in Bahrain have highlighted the forthcoming Consecration and Enthronement of Bishop-elect Sean Semple in an overview of linked events that begin on 22 May (Wednesday), with the local…