Manama: Stations of the Cross
The Tamil congregation of St Christopher’s Cathedral in Bahrain held a Stations of the Cross service last night, led by the Reverend Dr Franklin Isaac—Holy Week devotions that Bishop Sean…
Palm Sunday in the Gulf
Bishop Sean was very pleased to be with the St Christopher’s Cathedral congregation on Palm Sunday and to preach and preside at the Eucharist.The well-attended service was followed by a…
St George-in-the-Forest: prayer and reflection amidst war
A pre-Holy Week retreat at St George-in-the-Forest in Troodos yesterday drew together worshippers from Cyprus parishes. At a time of conflict in the region, retreat facilitator the Reverend Deborah Moorgas…
Holy Trinity Dubai: United Prayer for Peace
Holy Trinity Dubai, led by the Reverend Canon Prem Mitra, yesterday hosted United Prayer for Peace--collective prayers for the nation and the wider Middle East, offered in unity and faith…
Installation of Archbishop Sarah: prayer “without ceasing” for war-afflicted region
The new Archbishop of Canterbury, Dame Sarah Mullally, referred at her Installation on Wednesday to the ongoing conflict in the Gulf and wider Middle East, lamenting that “some of our…
Praying for peace in Iraq and the region
In troubled times, St George Baghdad continues to offer refuge in prayer to members of its congregation, and to friends seeking fellowship far from home.The Reverend Canon Faiz Jerjes speaks…
Christ Church Aden: celebrating coexistence
Local media in Yemen have aired an uplifting report on Christ Church Aden, and the city’s long history of coexisting faiths—a timely reminder of a rich cultural heritage headlines so…
Stillness and reverence: Taizé at Christ Church Ayia Napa
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…