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Read more about the article Stillness and reverence: Taizé at Christ Church Ayia Napa

Stillness and reverence: Taizé at Christ Church Ayia Napa

  • Post author:Helen Perry
  • Post published:25/03/2026
  • Post category:Church/Cyprus/News

Congregants from across Cyprus gathered at Christ Church Ayia Napa yesterday for a time of reflection and prayer in the distinctive style of Taizé.Led by the Revd George Vidiakin, worshippers…

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Read more about the article St Christopher’s Cathedral hosts interfaith service of prayer

St Christopher’s Cathedral hosts interfaith service of prayer

  • Post author:Helen Perry
  • Post published:24/03/2026
  • Post category:Church/News/The Gulf

Religious leaders from across Bahrain gathered at St Christopher’s Cathedral on Monday for a special service of prayer for peace that also celebrated the unity and tolerance of the kingdom…

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Read more about the article Bishop Paolo welcomes Bishop Sean in Abu Dhabi

Bishop Paolo welcomes Bishop Sean in Abu Dhabi

  • Post author:Helen Perry
  • Post published:23/03/2026
  • Post category:Church/News/The Gulf

Bishop Sean paid an ecumenical and fraternal visit to Apostolic Vicar of Southern Arabia Bishop Paolo Martinelli in Abu Dhabi this afternoon, in mutual support of one another’s ministries.

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Read more about the article Bishop Sean celebrates Passion Sunday in the UAE

Bishop Sean celebrates Passion Sunday in the UAE

  • Post author:Helen Perry
  • Post published:23/03/2026
  • Post category:Church/News/The Gulf

Bishop Sean last night led Evening Service at Holy Trinity Dubai—a special opportunity to be with, and pray with the congregation, alongside parish priest the Reverend Canon Prem Mitra (see…

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Read more about the article A message from Bishop Sean to the people of the Diocese

A message from Bishop Sean to the people of the Diocese

  • Post author:Helen Perry
  • Post published:21/03/2026
  • Post category:Church/Cyprus/News/The Gulf

Please click image below to view video message

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Read more about the article St George Baghdad: solace in prayer

St George Baghdad: solace in prayer

  • Post author:Helen Perry
  • Post published:18/03/2026
  • Post category:Church/Cyprus/News

A message from the Reverend Canon Faiz Jerjes, parish priest of St George BaghdadThe peace of Christ be with you.The situation in Baghdad has begun to worsen. We have come…

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Read more about the article Imam Shakir welcomes guests for iftar

Imam Shakir welcomes guests for iftar

  • Post author:Helen Perry
  • Post published:17/03/2026
  • Post category:Church/Cyprus/News

Imam Shakir Alemdar last night welcomed Bishop Sean and the Reverend Navina Thompson to share iftar at Hala Sultan Tekke, a mosque on the banks of the Salt Lake in…

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Read more about the article Please pray for churches and people of the Diocese and the region

Please pray for churches and people of the Diocese and the region

  • Post author:Helen Perry
  • Post published:17/03/2026
  • Post category:Church/Cyprus/News/The Gulf

In this third week of conflict, please keep the churches and people of the Diocese and the region in your prayers. Click to enlarge map

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Read more about the article Church Times: Bishop Sean on ministry at a time of war

Church Times: Bishop Sean on ministry at a time of war

  • Post author:Helen Perry
  • Post published:17/03/2026
  • Post category:Church/Cyprus/News/The Gulf

“We are attempting to live out being the salt of the earth and the light of Christ in dark times,” Bishop Sean tells Church Times.Please click to read full article.Photo credit:…

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Read more about the article Reflections on conflict, from Church of the Epiphany NYC

Reflections on conflict, from Church of the Epiphany NYC

  • Post author:Helen Perry
  • Post published:16/03/2026
  • Post category:Church/Cyprus/News/The Gulf

 The Right Reverend Matthew Dayton-Welch, Rector of the Episcopal Church of the Epiphany in New York, has circulated a reflection on the current conflict in the region--and childhood memories of…

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