Category Archives: Mary

What a debt we owe her! Anglican Archbishops on Mary

Posted on May 16, 2019 by stchrysostoms

Archbishops of Canterbury have spoken or written about Mary. Our series on Mary in the Anglican Tradition continues with words from three different Archbishops of Canterbury, looking at Mary from three differing perspectives. First of all Edward White Benson, Archbishop … Continue reading →

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The exotic and the baroque Mary

Posted on May 13, 2019 by stchrysostoms

A parish in my own diocese has…advertised a Mass for ‘the maintenance of Catholic Faith and Order in the Church of England’ complete with a ‘procession to the crowned statue of our Lady Queen of Heaven’ and ‘veneration of the … Continue reading →

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Mary’s welcome in Anglican Churches

Posted on May 9, 2019 by stchrysostoms

In recent years many churches of the Church of England have been opening their doors more often for occasional callers to find peace and quiet. The churches are encouraging a message of welcome to all, and in some cases a … Continue reading →

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Ladyewell Pilgrimage 2019

Posted on May 6, 2019 by stchrysostoms

We enjoyed a pilgrimage day of joy, peace and prayer at Ladyewell. Each year in May, Mary’s month we go on pilgrimage to Ladyewell from St Chrysostom’s and meet with other pilgrims as part of our pilgrimage. This year we … Continue reading →

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Blessèd was the breast that fed thee

Posted on May 6, 2019 by stchrysostoms

The ‘long eighteenth century’ in the Anglican church is sometimes portrayed, incorrectly it should be said, as a time of spiritual dearth. The style of worship, and of church life was often very different from today but there is ample … Continue reading →

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A young woman joyfully embracing the task

Posted on May 3, 2019 by stchrysostoms

In November 2000 the Prince of Wales unveiled a striking statue of Mary high above the altar in the Lady Chapel of Ely Cathedral. The sculpture, in Portland stone is the work of the renowned British sculptor David Wynne (1926 … Continue reading →

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A sixteenth century Anglican prayer to Mary

Posted on May 1, 2019 by stchrysostoms

On 27th May 1544 the first service in the English language to be officially authorized in England was published. This was a service of intercessions to be used in procession, at a time when there was a threatening international situation. … Continue reading →

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The Presentation of Mary

Posted on November 21, 2018 by stchrysostoms

The Holy Scripture tells us nothing about Mary’s childhood, not even her parents name, nor her ancestry. In the apocryphal work, The Gospel of James, we are told her parents are Anne and Joachim, and that they were childless until … Continue reading →

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Only at St Chrysostom’s: 1. The Church Bookstall

Posted on August 27, 2018 by stchrysostoms

For years I had been on the look out for a certain book. Then I hesitated about buying it. Finally I did. You may be intrigued to know which book. I have to admit it was Studies in Church Dedications, or, … Continue reading →

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Our Assumption

Posted on August 15, 2018 by stchrysostoms

Paintings of the Assumption into heaven of Our Lady can be very beautiful. Mary taken into glory often surrounded by angels. At the same time they can feel rather remote, and somewhat removed from Mary’s simple humanity. In this striking … Continue reading →

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