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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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Read more about the article Sharing iftar at Omeriye Mosque, Nicosia

Sharing iftar at Omeriye Mosque, Nicosia

  • Post author:Helen Perry
  • Post published:14/03/2026
  • Post category:Church/Cyprus/News

Sheikh Rouhban welcomed Bishop Sean and Dean Walter for iftar at Omeriye Mosque in Nicosia last night.The sunset meal marking the end of the day’s fast is a treasured time…

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Read more about the article Bishop Sean: to the people of the Diocese

Bishop Sean: to the people of the Diocese

  • Post author:Helen Perry
  • Post published:12/03/2026
  • Post category:Church/Cyprus/News/The Gulf

Click images below to view video Above: from St Paul's Cathedral, Nicosia, 12 March 2026 Above: from Ayios Andreas, Nicosia, 6 March 2026

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Read more about the article Abu Dhabi: prayers for peace

Abu Dhabi: prayers for peace

  • Post author:Helen Perry
  • Post published:10/03/2026
  • Post category:Church/Cyprus/News/The Gulf

Christian leaders from across Abu Dhabi gathered at St Joseph’s Cathedral on Monday, to pray for peace in the region and for the safety of those living in Abu Dhabi,…

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Read more about the article Dean Walter installed at St Paul’s

Dean Walter installed at St Paul’s

  • Post author:Helen Perry
  • Post published:09/03/2026
  • Post category:Church/Cyprus/News

The Very Reverend Canon Dr Walter Brownridge was installed as Dean of St Paul’s Anglican Cathedral in Nicosia at a joyous service on Saturday that included his collation as a…

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Read more about the article Revd George Vidiakin appointed to St Barnabas Limassol

Revd George Vidiakin appointed to St Barnabas Limassol

  • Post author:Helen Perry
  • Post published:09/03/2026
  • Post category:Church/Cyprus/News/The Gulf

Bishop Sean and the Council of St Barnabas Limassol are pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend George Vidiakin as Parish Priest.Revd George is currently serving as a House-for-Duty…

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Read more about the article Diocese of Europe pilgrimage to Cyprus

Diocese of Europe pilgrimage to Cyprus

  • Post author:Helen Perry
  • Post published:04/03/2026
  • Post category:Church/Cyprus/News

Canon Dr Clare Amos, JMECA Link Director with special responsibility for the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf, led a group from the Diocese in Europe’s Ministry Experience Scheme on…

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