Icon of Christ in Glory, egg tempera on panel by St Sophrony, Tolleshunt Knights, 1974.

The new Committee, which was elected on 9th June, had its first meeting on Pentecost, 23rd June 2024.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

In May 2024, we had the joy of welcoming Mr Pantelis Zeniou with his family.

We have different gifts according to the grace given us:

On this day, the third Sunday of Lent, we celebrate the veneration of the precious and life-giving Cross.

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

On Sunday, 10th March 2024, we had the honour of welcoming His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas, accompanied by his Archdeacon Dr George Tsourous.

His Grace tells the story of the Orthodox community in Edinburgh, centering on the life of the virtuous priest, Father John Maitland Moir. Father John founded the community that we see today and whose unceasing prayers continue to sustain the parish to this day.

GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF THYATEIRA AND GREAT BRITAIN

On Saturday, 10th February 2024, after vespers we welcomed Christina back and celebrated the churching of her baby Theodore.

Την Κυριακή, 21 Ιανουαρίου 2024, η Ορθόδοξη ενορία του Ευαγγελισμού στο Middlesbrough είχε τη χαρά να καλωσορίσει τον Θεοφιλέστατο Επίσκοπο Ιλίου κ. Ραφαήλ, ο οποίος χοροστάτησε στη Θεία Λειτουργία, η οποία τελέστηκε από κοινού με τον εφημέριο της κοινότητας, π. Nikita Banev. Επίσης, ο Θεοφιλέστατος Επίσκοπος Ραφαήλ καλωσόρισε τον π. David Walker από την εκκλησία των Αγίων Αποστόλων στο Leyland που συμμετείχε στην ακολουθία.

On Sunday 21st January 2024, the Orthodox parish of the Annunciation in Middlesborough had the joy of welcoming His Grace Bishop Raphael who celebrated the Divine Liturgy assisted by the Priest-in-Charge, Fr Nikita Banev. Bishop Raphael also welcomed Fr David Walker from the church of the Holy Apostles in Leyland, as a guest clergy taking part in the celebration.

On Saturday, 6th January 2024, with the blessing and encouragement of His Grace Bishop Raphael we celebrated as our first service of the year.