Tag Archives: Liturgy

Easter Triumph, Easter Joy!

Posted on April 9, 2012 by

Alleluia, Christ is Risen! We had wonderful worship on Easter Day at St Chrysostom’s. Here are some comments from some who attended: “I have been to Easter day services for over 70 years and this was the most meaningful yet! … Continue reading →

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Grieving beside her son

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

At the end of the Good Friday solemn liturgy the sacramental Body of Christ was taken to the Anson Chapel, to the sepulchre. The tabernacle was covered in a black veil of beautiful cloth given to church by a mother … Continue reading →

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“Grant us the overflow of love and good works”

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Shortly after 5.15pm on Maundy Thursday – at Holy Trinity Armenian Church, a few hundred yards from St Chrysostom’s  … The curtain before the altar – the veil of separation – drew back and Fr Garegin began the Service of … Continue reading →

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Tenebrae – Into the shadows

Posted on April 4, 2012 by

In the evening of Monday of Holy Week we gathered for the poignant service of Tenebrae. Here are some comments of worshippers: “Our Holy Week devotions started with Tenebrae, a moving meditative service on Monday evening which included some wonderful … Continue reading →

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Rorate Mass

Posted on December 8, 2010 by

Every Advent we have a Rorate Mass. This is a special Advent mass held by candlelight. Traditionally the mass is celebrated in the early morning, in some places as early as 5am. We prefer the evening at 5pm! This evening … Continue reading →

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Maria Desolata

Posted on April 2, 2010 by

Hidden in our schedule for the great three days, on Good Friday, is a reflective evening service – Maria Desolata. At the end of a busy liturgical day we quietly retrace the way of the cross from the perspective of … Continue reading →

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Memorial Service for Keith Bennett

Posted on March 7, 2010 by

On Friday (March 5th)  a wide variety of different people came together to celebrate Keith Bennet’s life at Manchester Cathedral. They included family and friends, some of whom had been at school with Keith or lived locally, others had been … Continue reading →

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