Archdiocesan Christmas Events

Posted on November 22, 2024 by Cosma Papouis

Dearly beloved in the Lord,

I would like to share with you the upcoming Archdiocesan events scheduled to take place during the Christmas Season, and to encourage you to promote these wonderful initiatives in your parishes. Those able to travel, please make every effort to attend with members of your congregation. Registration is not necessary.

Our festal gatherings are wonderful opportunities for us to exchange greetings, as well as to request in person the paternal blessings and prayers of our archpastor, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great Britain, and by doing so, we demonstrate genuinely the ecclesiastical ethos of the Orthodox.

London-area clergy are strongly encouraged to attend both events with members of their committees and congregations

1) Archdiocesan Christmas Concert sponsored by Christos Lazari Foundation on 19^th December 2024, at the Cathedral of the Divine Wisdom.

2) Archdiocesan Christmas Open House, 22^nd December 2024, at the newly renovated Thyateira House.

I have attached the two formal flyers for your further information and so that you may promote and post these on your community’s bulletin boards and social media.

Looking forward to meeting you in the weeks to come, I remain with many thanks and my heartfelt prayers for a blessed and spiritually uplifting Christmas Fast.

Fraternally yours,

+Archim. Nephon Tsimalis

Protosyncellus

Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain | Ecumenical Patriarchate
5 Craven Hill
W2 3EN
London
+44 (0)2077234787
mail@thyateira.org.uk
archthyateira@gmail.com

Youth Lenten Retreat

Posted on April 3, 2024 by Cosma Papouis

I am writing to kindly remind you of our upcoming COTY Lenten Retreat in two weeks’ time, on Saturday, 13 April 2024, at St. Mary’s Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Camberwell. This retreat is a wonderful opportunity for all young people aged 16-35 to deepen their faith, learn about Orthodoxy, and connect with like-minded individuals.

We’re excited to have His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas as our main speaker, followed by the Very Revd Archimandrite Peter, Abbot of the Holy Stavropegic Monastery of St John the Baptist, as well as the Revd Œconomos Kristian Akselberg.

We have also added 2 liturgical tradition workshops to the program, with a ‘craft your own prayer rope’ session, and a presentation on the history of illustrated manuscripts in the British Isles.

The day will start with a celebration of the Divine Liturgy in English at 9:30 am, followed by breakfast, insightful talks, and lunch—all provided courtesy of a COTY subsidy.

We believe this event is a fantastic way for our youth to engage with their faith during Lent, and we still have spaces available for attendees. On behalf of the COTY trustees, we would be very grateful if you could help us by sharing our event poster and the registration link on your community’s Facebook page and with the young members of your community:

Event Details: https://www.facebook.com/events/454283380280296?active_tab=about

Registration Link: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/coty/t-gagxzoy

I have also attached a flier advertising the retreat to this e-mail — it would be greatly appreciated if you could print some copies and display them at their parishes, and also share the poster on social media.

Wishing you a blessed and spiritually refreshing Lenten season.

Prayerfully yours,

Fr. Nephon Tsimalis
Protosyncellus
Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain | Ecumenical Patriarchate
5 Craven Hill
W2 3EN
London
+44 (0)2077234787
mail@thyateira.org.uk
archthyateira@gmail.com

Camp Saint Sophrony 2024 — Pre-registration

Posted on March 6, 2024 by Cosma Papouis

Beloved in the Lord,

We are delighted to announce that, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas, Camp Saint Sophrony will be taking place this year from 26 July to 2 August. Camp Saint Sophrony is part of the Archdiocese children and youth ministries.

Pre-registration for the camp is now open via the Archdiocese website at the following link:https://www.thyateira.org.uk/archdiocese/youth/youthcamp/camp-saint-sophrony/

Please announce that Camp Saint Sophrony is now open for pre-registration after the Divine Liturgy on Sunday 3 March. Direct all parents with children between the ages of 8 and 18 to pre-register via the archdiocese website as soon as possible as places are limited. Please also share information about the camp on your media channels: websites, Facebook etc.

With prayerful wishes,
+Archimandrite Nephon TsimalisProtosyncellus

Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain | Ecumenical Patriarchate
5 Craven Hill
W2 3EN
London
+44 (0)2077234787
mail@thyateira.org.uk
archthyateira@gmail.com

London School of Economics

Posted on February 14, 2024 by Committee Member

Tuesday, 13th February 2024, 18.30 at the London School of Economics (LSE)
Public Event, “Does Europe Need Religion?” Talk by His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas of Thyateira and Great BritainVenue: LSE Lecture Theatre, Ground floor, Centre Building, LSEThis event is free and open to all. No registration is required. The event will be followed by a reception. Live Broadcast: www.youtube.com/c/hellenicobservatorylse

Sunday, 25th February 2024,18:00Duo Violins Music Concert

(Church melodies with a choir) at the Church of the St. John the Baptist Haringey, Wightman Road, N8 0LY followed by a reception at the Church Hall.

This event is free and open to all. No registration is required.

Monday, 26th February 2024, 19:30Duo Violins Music Concert

(Traditional and folk music)at the artsDepot Theater, 5 Nether Street, Tally Ho Corner, North Finchley, London N12 0GATickets available from the Theatre Box Office.