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St.George's Anglican Church, Madrid

Sunday 8.30 Said Eucharist, 10.00 Family Service, 11.30 Sung Eucharist | Wednesday 19.30 Evening Prayer

05/09/2026

𝓢𝓽 𝓣𝓮𝓻𝓮𝓼𝓪 𝓸𝓯 𝓒𝓪𝓵𝓬𝓾𝓽𝓽𝓪

Today, 5 September, we remember St Teresa of Calcutta (Mother Teresa), whose feast day marks the anniversary of her death in 1997.

Born in Skopje in 1910 to an Albanian family, she entered religious life at 18 and later moved to India, where she spent most of her life serving people living in extreme poverty.

In 1950, she founded the Missionaries of Charity, an order dedicated to serving “the poorest of the poor”. Her work eventually expanded across the world, providing care, food, shelter and support to people affected by poverty and disease.

She received the Nobel Peace Prize in 1979 and was canonised by Pope Francis on 4 September 2016.

Her legacy remains both deeply admired and debated, but her commitment to serving the most vulnerable made her one of the most recognisable Christian figures of the 20th century.

🙏 St Teresa of Calcutta, pray for us.

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28/08/2026

📜 𝐒𝐭 𝐀𝐮𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐨 (354–430)

Not to be confused with St Augustine of Canterbury, who lived much later in the early 6th century, Augustine of Hippo was one of the most influential of the Church Fathers.

Born in Roman North Africa, in what is now Algeria, Augustine was probably of Berber origin. His mother, St Monica, was a devoted Christian who prayed for her son’s conversion.

✝️ Augustine did not become a Christian until later in life. In his youth, he followed Manichaeism, a religion characterised by a strong opposition between good and evil. He also lived with two concubines and had a son, Adeodatus, but never married. His famous prayer captures his struggle with sexual desire:

“Grant me chastity and continence, but not yet.”

He was baptised in 386 by St Ambrose of Milan and later became Bishop of Hippo, serving from 395 until his death on 28 August 430.

📚 His two most famous works are Confessions, an extraordinary account of his spiritual journey and conversion, and The City of God, written in the aftermath of the Visigothic sack of Rome in 410.

Augustine profoundly shaped Western Christianity. His ideas influenced thinkers from Thomas Aquinas and Martin Luther to much later philosophers such as Nietzsche. Luther, himself an Augustinian friar, particularly valued Augustine’s teaching on salvation by divine grace, which became central to the Protestant Reformation.

⛪️ Augustine’s legacy is enormous — from theology and philosophy to ideas about sin, grace, free will, sexuality and the nature of the Church. His influence on Western Christianity remains difficult to overstate.

🕯️ 28 August — Feast of St Augustine of Hippo

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24/08/2026

𝗦𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘄 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝗽𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗹𝗲 – 𝟮𝟰 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁

Today we remember St Bartholomew the Apostle, one of the Twelve. We know remarkably little about him. He is mentioned in the Synoptic Gospels and Acts, and many scholars identify him with Nathanael, who appears in John’s Gospel.

Later Christian tradition connects Bartholomew with missionary work in India and Armenia, where he is said to have suffered martyrdom. Accounts vary considerably, but he is traditionally believed to have been flayed alive and beheaded. This is why he is often depicted holding a knife, or with his own skin draped around him.

His supposed relics are scattered across Europe, including Sicily, Rome, Frankfurt and Canterbury. He is also the patron saint of tanners, leatherworkers, tailors, bookbinders, farmers and several other trades associated with his traditional martyrdom.

In Britain, Bartholomew has a particularly interesting legacy. Bartholomew fairs have been held since Saxon times, while St Bartholomew’s Hospital (Barts) in London, founded in the 12th century, remains one of Britain’s oldest hospitals. And, for Sherlock Holmes fans, Barts is where Holmes and Dr Watson first met!

The historical details of Bartholomew’s life may remain mysterious, but his witness reminds us of the courage and faith of the earliest followers of Christ.

St Bartholomew, pray for us.

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15/08/2026

𝟭𝟱 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 – 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝘂𝗺𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝘆 ✨

Today is the Feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, a major feast in the Roman Catholic tradition. Many Anglicans and other Protestants also commemorate 15 August as a feast honouring Mary, while not necessarily accepting the doctrine of her bodily Assumption, for which there is no explicit biblical reference.

The Gospels tell us relatively little about Mary’s life, yet what we do know places her at the heart of the story of Jesus. She was present at his birth, accompanied and supported him during his ministry, stood near the cross, and was among the disciples awaiting the coming of the Holy Spirit after the Resurrection.

The tradition of honouring Mary developed in the early Church, and by the Middle Ages she was celebrated as the Mystic Rose, a symbol of perfection, obedience and faithfulness. Her song of praise, the Magnificat, remains one of the great prayers and hymns of the Christian tradition.

Whether we commemorate the Assumption itself or simply give thanks for Mary’s example of faith and obedience, 15 August offers an opportunity to reflect on her words: “My soul doth magnify the Lord.” 🙏

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14/08/2026

🎶 𝕬𝖓 𝕰𝖛𝖊𝖓𝖎𝖓𝖌 𝖔𝖋 𝕭𝖗𝖔𝖆𝖉𝖜𝖆𝖞 & 𝖙𝖍𝖊 𝕬𝖒𝖊𝖗𝖎𝖈𝖆𝖓 𝕾𝖔𝖓𝖌𝖇𝖔𝖔𝖐

Join us at St George’s on Saturday 5 September at 7:30 pm for a special concert featuring Nicola Howard, singer and member of our congregation, accompanied by pianist Sara Olleros.

Enjoy a selection of songs from Broadway and the American Songbook, exploring love, loneliness, humour and the ups and downs of life. From Porter and Gershwin to Sondheim, the programme brings together familiar favourites and lesser-known gems in a performance that tells stories through song.

🎵 Saturday 5 September | 7:30 pm
📍 St George’s Anglican Church, Madrid
💛 Donations at the door

Everyone is warmly welcome. We look forward to seeing you there!

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12/08/2026

🌿 𝗦𝘁 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗔𝘀𝘀𝗶𝘀𝗶 — 𝟭𝟭 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 | 𝗟𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹

Today, the Church remembers St Clare of Assisi, best known as the founder of the Order of the Poor Clares, a religious order for women rooted in the Franciscan tradition.

Born into a wealthy noble family in 1194, Clare grew up in a deeply religious household. As a teenager, she was under pressure to marry, but after hearing St Francis of Assisi preach, she decided to dedicate her life to God.

With Francis’s help, Clare left her privileged life behind. She exchanged her rich clothes for simple robes, cut her hair as a sign of her new life, and entered religious life. When her family tried to take her home by force, Clare revealed her newly cut hair, making it clear that she had chosen to live under Christ’s authority rather than according to the expectations of her family.

She was eventually joined by her sister and other women, and they established their community at San Damiano, near Assisi. They became known as the “Poor Ladies of San Damiano”.

Their way of life was extraordinarily austere: they embraced poverty, prayer, manual work and enclosure, going without shoes, eating no meat and living with very few possessions. Clare remained a close friend and disciple of St Francis until his death.

After Francis died, Clare resisted attempts by Church authorities to make her community less austere. Her own Rule was eventually approved by Pope Innocent IV shortly before her death in 1253, making her the first woman in the Church to write a Rule for a community of women that received papal approval.

Clare was canonised just two years after her death, and the order eventually became known as the Order of St Clare, or the Poor Clares. The order continues to this day.

Her remains are venerated in the Basilica of St Clare in Assisi, while in Madrid, the historic Monastery of Las Descalzas Reales is also home to a community of Poor Clares and can be visited on guided tours.

🙏 St Clare of Assisi, pray for us.

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07/08/2026

✨ 𝕿𝖍𝖊 𝕿𝖗𝖆𝖓𝖘𝖋𝖎𝖌𝖚𝖗𝖆𝖙𝖎𝖔𝖓 𝖆𝖓𝖉 𝕸𝖔𝖚𝖓𝖙 𝕿𝖆𝖇𝖔𝖗 ✨

On 6th August, the Church celebrates the Feast of the Transfiguration, one of the most significant moments in Jesus’ earthly ministry.

As recounted in the Gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke, Jesus took Peter, James and John up a high mountain, where his divine glory was revealed. 🌟 His face shone with heavenly light, Moses and Elijah appeared beside him, and God’s voice declared: “This is my Son.”

Although the Gospels do not name the mountain, Christian tradition has long identified Mount Tabor as the place where this extraordinary event took place. ⛰️

Mount Tabor has been an important landmark since Old Testament times, standing at the crossroads of ancient trade routes. During the Second Temple period, it also served as a beacon hill, announcing the beginning of new months and major Jewish festivals.

The association of Mount Tabor with the Transfiguration dates back to the 3rd century through the writings of the early Christian scholar Origen. Churches have stood on its summit for over 1,500 years, and today both the Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox churches welcome pilgrims from around the world. 🙏

May the light of Christ’s Transfiguration continue to inspire us to listen to him, trust in him, and reflect his light in our own lives. ✝️💛

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25/07/2026

🌿 𝓢𝓽 𝓙𝓪𝓶𝓮𝓼 𝓽𝓱𝓮 𝓖𝓻𝓮𝓪𝓽𝓮𝓻 – 𝓟𝓪𝓽𝓻𝓸𝓷 𝓢𝓪𝓲𝓷𝓽 𝓸𝓯 𝓢𝓹𝓪𝓲𝓷 📅 25 July

Today the Church of England celebrates St James the Greater, one of the first disciples called by Jesus and the first of the apostles to be martyred, executed by beheading under Herod Agrippa I in Jerusalem in AD 44.

James and his brother John were known as Boanerges – “sons of thunder” (Mark 3:17), perhaps reflecting their passionate and fiery character. His title “the Greater” refers not to importance, but to age or stature, distinguishing him from James the Lesser.

According to ancient tradition, St James travelled to Spain, where he is associated with the devotion to Our Lady of the Pillar in Zaragoza. After his martyrdom, legends tell that his remains were miraculously brought to Galicia, where the shrine of Santiago de Compostela became one of the great pilgrimage destinations of Christianity.

Many of the stories surrounding St James belong to medieval tradition, including the origins of the Camino de Santiago and the scallop shell that became his symbol. Yet, beyond historical debate, millions of pilgrims continue to discover spiritual renewal, reflection and personal transformation along the Camino.

Several members of the St George’s community can testify to the value of pilgrimage — to Santiago and other sacred places — as a journey of faith and discovery. Perhaps, however, July is not always the easiest month for walking the Camino! ☀️🥾

🙏 We remember St James the Greater and all those who continue their own journeys of faith.

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22/07/2026

✨ 𝓜𝓪𝓻𝔂 𝓜𝓪𝓰𝓭𝓪𝓵𝓮𝓷𝓮 – 𝓓𝓲𝓼𝓬𝓲𝓹𝓵𝓮, 𝓦𝓲𝓽𝓷𝓮𝓼𝓼, 𝓕𝓻𝓲𝓮𝓷𝓭

Today, we remember Mary Magdalene, one of the most faithful followers of Jesus. Although we know surprisingly little about her life, the Gospels mention her more often than most of the other disciples. She remained with Jesus at the cross, discovered the empty tomb, and became the first witness to the resurrection.

Over the centuries, many myths and misconceptions have grown around Mary Magdalene. The idea that she was a pr******te, for example, became widespread in the Middle Ages, despite there being no biblical evidence for it. Today, she is rightly honoured as a devoted disciple, a courageous witness, and a faithful friend of Christ.

Her story has inspired countless artists, poets and musicians throughout history. If you’ve ever visited the great art galleries of Madrid, you’ll have seen just how often Mary Magdalene appears in some of the world’s finest masterpieces. 🎨

May her example of faith, courage and unwavering devotion continue to inspire us all.

🙏 Happy Feast of St Mary Magdalene.

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10/07/2026

𝙎𝙩 𝘽𝙚𝙣𝙚𝙙𝙞𝙘𝙩 (𝙘. 480–547) – 𝙁𝙖𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙤𝙛 𝙒𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙧𝙣 𝙈𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙨𝙩𝙞𝙘𝙞𝙨𝙢

Today we remember St Benedict, whose vision has shaped Christian spirituality, education, and community life for over 1,500 years.

Drawing inspiration from the Christian traditions of the East, Benedict developed a simple yet profound Rule for monastic life, centred on prayer, work, learning, hospitality, and mutual care. His goal was to create communities that reflected the Kingdom of God on earth, where everything was shared, every task had dignity, and each person—whether young or old, healthy or sick, guest or pilgrim—was treated with respect and compassion.

One of his best-known sayings is:

“Idleness is the enemy of the soul.”

Life in a Benedictine monastery followed a balanced rhythm of prayer, study, and work. These communities became important centres of learning, preserving knowledge, copying manuscripts, and welcoming travellers and those in need.

St Benedict’s Rule spread throughout Europe and inspired countless monasteries and religious communities. It reached Britain through St Augustine, profoundly influencing places such as Canterbury Cathedral, where Benedictine values continue to shape aspects of its life today.

More than fifteen centuries later, Benedict’s message of balance, humility, service, and hospitality continues to resonate far beyond monastery walls.

Happy Feast of St Benedict!

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Dirección

Calle Nuñez De Balboa 43
Madrid
28001

Horario de Apertura

Martes	09:00 - 14:00
Miércoles	09:00 - 14:00
	19:00 - 20:00
Jueves	09:00 - 14:00
Viernes	09:00 - 14:00
Domingo	08:30 - 14:00

Teléfono

+34915765109

Página web

http://www.stgeorgesmadrid.org/

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