A reflection by our Canon Theologian
The Reverend Canon Dr John Holdsworth writes: Each of the Gospels has its own way of reflecting on the significance of the cross, but the first three Gospels have in…
Easter message
From Bishop-elect the Reverend Sean Semple: A few years ago I remember a parishioner saying—with wonder in their voice—that all of life is found in the events of Holy Week.…
JMECA appeal: St Luke’s Hospital Nablus
(A message from JMECA Chair the Right Reverend Anthony Ball) This year JMECA is asking Christians to dedicate their Good Friday or Easter Offering to support St Luke's Hospital in Nablus,…
Canon Georgia marks 40 years of service
Georgia Katsantonis, PA to every but the first Bishop of Cyprus and the Gulf, this week marks four decades working for the Diocese.She took up her post on 1 March…
Announcing Bishop-elect the Revd Sean Semple
Archbishop Hosam Naoum, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church in Jerusalem and the Middle East, and the Synod of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf are pleased to announce…
Synod 2024
The annual Diocesan Synod opened on 5 February, with a Eucharist led by the Most Reverend Hosam Naoum, Archbishop of the Province of Jerusalem and the Middle East and Acting…
A new priest for Limassol
Archbishop Hosam, acting Bishop of the Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf, and the churchwardens of the parish of Limassol are pleased to announce the appointment of the Reverend Deborah…
Bringing a Christmas smile to children at Kofinou
Co-ordinated this year by Deborah Graham (Secretary of St Helena’s Church, Larnaca and Chair of House of Laity of Diocesan Synod), a total of 83 personalised Christmas ‘stockings’ were filled…
To human view displayed: from the Canon Theologian
I have been very struck by this unusual Christmas crib this year. It was assembled at the Lutheran Church in Bethlehem. Bethlehem is a largely Palestinian town situated in the…
Advent book of daily meditations
The UAE churches of St Andrew Abu Dhabi, Christ Church Jebel Ali and St Martin Sharjah are pleased to share an Advent book of daily meditations, produced by members of…