Orthodox Community of the Archangel Gabriel, Glasgow

Orthodox Community of the Archangel Gabriel, Glasgow An Orthodox chapel in Glasgow established in 2015. A registered Scottish charity. Charity number SC047220

Our priest, Father Augustine (a native of Glasgow), was given a blessing by Archbishop Job of Telmessos to found a small community in the centre of the university neighbourhood, to be a place of worship for Orthodox believers and enquirers from all backgrounds. We have seen a desperate need in Glasgow for the message of the good news of Jesus Christ, contained in its fullness in the Orthodox Churc

h, and our community hopes to begin to fulfil this need by celebrating our beautiful liturgical services in English, and by being available to teach, preach, give spiritual support, and visit the sick. The community was kindly provided with a crypt room underneath the Wellington Church, University Avenue, by the Church of Scotland, in 2013. This room has been converted by the hard work of Fr Augustine and helpers. We are grateful to the community of Wellington Church for their continued hospitality and warmly welcome all to the Divine Liturgy.

Dear all, On Tuesday 16th June we will celebrate Divine Liturgy at 10am (at Kelvin West Parish Church) for the feast of ...
15/06/2026

Dear all,

On Tuesday 16th June we will celebrate Divine Liturgy at 10am (at Kelvin West Parish Church) for the feast of Saint Tikhon, Bishop of Amathus in Cyprus - please join us!

Saint Tikhon, Bishop of Amathus, was born in the city Amathus on the island of Cyprus. His parents raised their son in Christian piety, and taught him the reading of sacred books. It is said that the gift of wonderworking appeared in Saint Tikhon at quite a young age.

His father was the owner of a bakery, and whenever he left his son alone in the shop, the holy youth would give free bread to those in need. Learning of this, his father became angry, but the son said that he had read in the Scriptures, that in giving to God one receives back a hundredfold. “I,” said the youth, “gave to God the bread which was taken,” and he persuaded his father to go to the place where the grain was stored. With astonishment the father saw that the granary, which formerly was empty, was now filled to overflowing with wheat. From that time the father did not hinder his son from distributing bread to the poor.

A certain gardener brought the dried prunings of vines from the vineyard. Saint Tikhon gathered them, planted them in his garden and besought the Lord that these branches might take root and yield fruit for the health of people. The Lord did so through the faith of the holy youth. The branches took root, and their fruit had a particular and very pleasant taste. It was used during the lifetime of the saint and after his death for making wine for the Mystery of the Holy Eucharist.

They accepted the pious youth into the church clergy, made him a reader. Later, Mnemonios, the Bishop of Amathus ordained him a deacon. After the death of Bishop Mnemonios, Saint Tikhon by universal agreement was chosen as Bishop of Amathus. Saint Epiphanius, Bishop of Cyprus (May 12), presided at the service.

Saint Tikhon labored zealously to eradicate the remnants of paganism on Cyprus; he destroyed a pagan temple and spread the Christian Faith. The holy bishop was generous, his doors were open to all, and he listened to and lovingly fulfilled the request of each person who came to him. Fearing neither threats nor tortures, he firmly and fearlessly confessed his faith before pagans.

To read more about the life of Saint Tikhon, please visit: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2026/06/16/101738-saint-tikhon-bishop-of-amathus-in-cyprus

Today we commemorate Saint Augustine, and wish Bishop Augustine, and our Augustine's in our community, a very happy name...
15/06/2026

Today we commemorate Saint Augustine, and wish Bishop Augustine, and our Augustine's in our community, a very happy name day. May God grant you many years!

Saint Augustine was born in the city of Thagaste in northern Africa. He was raised by his mother, Saint Monica (May 4), and he received his education at Carthage. In the capacity of professor of rhetoric, Augustine arrived at Milan, Italy where Saint Ambrose (December 7) was bishop. Under the guidance of Saint Ambrose, Augustine studied the Holy Scriptures. The Word of God produced in his soul a radical crisis; he accepted holy Baptism, gave all his wealth to the poor and was tonsured as a monk.

In the year 391 Valerian, Bishop of Hippo, ordained Saint Augustine a priest, and in 395, appointed him vicar bishop of the see of Hippo. After the death of Bishop Valerian, Saint Augustine took his place.
During his 35 years as bishop, Saint Augustine wrote many works devoted to combating the Donatist, Manichaean and Pelagian heresies.

Saint Augustine wrote many works (according to his student and biographer Possidias, the number approached 1030). Of his works the best known are: The City of God (De civitate Dei), The Confessions, 17 Books against the Pelagians and Handbook of Christian Knowledge (The Enchiridion). Saint Augustine was concerned above all else that his writings be intelligent and edifying. “It is better,” he said, “for them to condemn our grammar, than for people not to understand.” Saint Augustine died on August 28, 430.

Troparion — Tone 4
(Podoben: “Come, let us worship the Word...”)
Let us praise the great Augustine, / a divine Hierarch of Christ's Church and a wise guide; / a renowned theologian of the city on high,1 / a lover of prayer, and a pillar of repentance; / “Intercede with the Lord, that He may have mercy on our souls.”;

14/06/2026

Dear all,

Our schedule for this coming week is:

Tuesday 16th June: Divine Liturgy at 10am at Kelvin West Parish Church

Thursday 18th June: Divine Liturgy at 10am at Kelvin West Parish Church

Friday 19th June: Vespers and Jesus Prayer at 5:30pm at Kelvin West Parish Church, followed by evening prayers on zoom at 8pm

Saturday 20th June: Divine Liturgy at 10am at Kelvin West Parish Church

Sunday 21st June: Divine Liturgy at 9am at Kelvin West Parish Church, and then later at 8pm there will be evening prayers on zoom!

We can't wait to see you!

Dear all, On Sunday 14th June we will celebrate Divine Liturgy at 9am (at Kelvin West Parish Church) - please join us! ...
13/06/2026

Dear all,

On Sunday 14th June we will celebrate Divine Liturgy at 9am (at Kelvin West Parish Church) - please join us!

On Sunday we commemorate Prophet Elisha.

The Holy Prophet Elisha lived in the ninth century before the Birth of Christ, and was a native of the village of Abelmaum, near Jordan. By the command of the Lord he was called to prophetic service by the holy Prophet Elias (July 20).

When it became time for the Prophet Elias to be taken up to Heaven, he said to Elisha, “Ask what shall I do for you, before I am taken from you.” Elisha boldly asked for a double portion of the grace of God: “Let there be a double portion of your spirit upon me.” The Prophet Elias said, “You have asked a hard thing; if you see me when I am taken from you, then so shall it be for you; but if you do not see me, it will not be so” (4 [2] Kings 2: 10). As they went along the way talking, there appeared a fiery chariot and horses and separated them both. Elisha cried out, “My father, my father, the chariot of Israel and its horsemen!” (4 Kings 2: 12). Picking up the mantle of his teacher which fell from the sky, Elisha received the power and prophetic gift of Elias. He spent more than 65 years in prophetic service, under six Israelite kings (from Ahab to Joash). While Elisha lived, he did not tremble before any prince, and no word could overcome him (Sirach 48: 13 [“Sirach” is called “Ecclesiasticus” in Catholic Bibles ]).

The holy prophet worked numerous miracles. He divided the waters of the Jordan, having struck it with the mantle of the Prophet Elias; he made the waters of a Jericho spring fit for drinking; he saved the armies of the kings of Israel and Judah that stood in an arid wilderness by bringing forth abundant water by his prayer; he delivered a poor widow from death by starvation through a miraculous increase of oil in a vessel. This Shunamite woman showing hospitality to the prophet was gladdened by the birth of a son through his prayer, and when the child died, he was raised back to life by the prophet. The Syrian military-commander Namaan was healed from leprosy but the prophet’s servant Gehazi was afflicted since he disobeyed the prophet and took money from Namaan.

To read more about the life of Prophet Elisha, please visit: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2026/06/14/101718-prophet-elisha

Dear all, On Saturday 13th June we will celebrate Divine Liturgy at 10am (at Kelvin West Parish Church) - please join us...
12/06/2026

Dear all,

On Saturday 13th June we will celebrate Divine Liturgy at 10am (at Kelvin West Parish Church) - please join us!

On Saturday we commemorate Martyr Antonina of Nicea.

The Holy Martyr Antonina suffered during the third century under Diocletian (284-305) in the city of Nicea. They tortured her in various ways: they burned her with fire, they put her on a red-hot plate, they bored into her hands and feet with red-hot rods and they threw her in prison, where she languished for two days.

Troparion — Tone 3
Your holy martyr Antonina, O Lord, / through her sufferings has received an incorruptible crown from You, our God. / For having Your strength, she laid low her adversaries, / and shattered the powerless boldness of demons. / Through her intercessions, save our souls!

To read more about the life of Martyr Antonina of Nicea, please visit: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2026/06/13/101715-martyr-antonina-of-nicea

Please join us on Friday at 5:30pm for Vespers and Jesus Prayer (at Kelvin West Parish Church), and then later at 8pm we...
11/06/2026

Please join us on Friday at 5:30pm for Vespers and Jesus Prayer (at Kelvin West Parish Church), and then later at 8pm we will hold evening prayers on zoom on our usual link!

Dear all, On Thursday 11th June we will **hold Hours** at 10am (at Kelvin West Parish Church) for the feast of Apostle B...
10/06/2026

Dear all,

On Thursday 11th June we will **hold Hours** at 10am (at Kelvin West Parish Church) for the feast of Apostle Bartholomew of the Twelve - we cant wait to see you!

The Holy Apostle Bartholomew was born at Cana of Galilee and was one of the Twelve Apostles of Christ. After the Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Day of Pentecost, it fell by lot to the holy Apostles Bartholomew and Philip (November 14) to preach the Gospel in Syria and Asia Minor. In their preaching they wandered through various cities, and then met up again. Accompanying the holy Apostle Philip was his sister, the holy virgin Saint Mariamnne.

Traversing the cities of Syria and Myzia, they underwent much hardship and tribulations, they were stoned and they were locked up in prison. In one of the villages they met up with the Apostle John the Theologian, and together they set off to Phrygia. In the city of Hieropolis by the power of their prayers they destroyed an enormous viper, which the pagans worshipped as a god. The holy Apostles Bartholomew and Philip with his sister confirmed their preaching with many miracles.

At Hieropolis there lived a man by the name of Stachys, who had been blind for 40 years. When he received healing, he then believed in Christ and was baptized. News of this spread throughout the city, and a multitude of the people thronged to the house where the apostles were staying. The sick and those beset by demons were released from their infirmities, and many were baptized. The city prefect gave orders to arrest the preachers and throw them in prison, and to burn down the house of Stachys. At the trial pagan priests came forth with the complaint that the strangers were turning people away from the worship of the ancestral gods.

To read more about the life of Apostle Bartholomew of the Twelve, please visit: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2026/06/11/101690-apostle-bartholomew-of-the-twelve

09/06/2026

Good morning everyone!

I'm so sorry for the late announcement, but there will be **no Divine Liturgy today, or on Thursday**

Bishop Augustine is unwell, and needs the week to recover. Please pray for speedy recovery and healing.

Br Basil *will* be at Kelvin West Parish Church holding prayers at 10am today and Thursday, with coffee hour afterwards, so please do attend that if you are able.

Dear all, On Tuesday 9th June we will celebrate Divine Liturgy at 10am (at Kelvin West Parish Church) for the feast of S...
08/06/2026

Dear all,

On Tuesday 9th June we will celebrate Divine Liturgy at 10am (at Kelvin West Parish Church) for the feast of Saint Columba of Iona, Enlightener of Scotland - please join us!

Saint Columba (or Colum Cille, "the dove of the Church") was of noble birth, a member of the powerful Ui Néill clan, which traced its descent to Niall of the Nine Hostages, who died around the year 450. His parents were Fedelmid mac Ferguso and Eithne. Although it is difficult to determine the date of Saint Columba's birth with any degree of certainty, it is believed that he was born in County Donegal on December 7, 521.

His parents may have been pagans, and named their son Crimthann. He was brought up by a foster-father, according to the custom of that time, a priest named Cruithnechan. We do not know what happened in Saint Columba's life from the time he completed his studies until his departure from Ireland in 563. He may have been baptized with the name Colum, which later became Columba (dove). Some sources state that after being ordained as a priest, Saint Columba preached in Ireland, and established monasteries at Derry and Durrow. It is said that he also founded one hundred churches.

Saint Adomnan, who wrote the Life of Saint Columba, or Colum Cille, the dove of the Church (circa 521- 597), says (I: 7) that the Saint left Ireland two years after the Battle of Cúl Dreimhne (561), supposedly for causing the deaths of so many men. Adomnan does not explain why the Saint blamed himself. However, in a different Life of Saint Columba it is stated that there was a dispute between Saints Columba and Finnian of Moville (September 10), concerning the ownership of a copy of Saint Jerome’s Latin Vulgate version of the Bible (some sources say it was a Psalter). The dispute involved the ownership of the copy. Saint Finnian claimed that the copy was his, since he owned the original manuscript. Saint Columba maintained that the copy was his, since he had copied the original. The High King Diarmait mac Cerbaill, who was a pagan, decided in favor of Finnian. He said, "To every cow belongs her calf, therefore to every book belongs its copy."

The Saint is said to have been so angry that he stirred up his relatives of the Uí Néill clan to make war against the High King. The Battle of Cúl Dreimhne led to the loss of many Christian lives. In his remorse, Saint Columba decided that he must gain as many souls for Christ as had been slain on the battlefield.

Adomnan also mentions the Synod of Teltown in County Meath (III:3) which met in 562, one year after the battle, and one year before Saint Columba left Ireland. He declares that "Saint Columba was excommunicated for some trivial and quite excusable offenses by a Synod which, as eventually became known, had acted wrongly. The Saint himself came to the assembly that had been convoked against him."

To read more about the life of Saint Columba of Iona, please visit: https://www.oca.org/saints/lives/2026/06/09/101679-saint-columba-of-iona-enlightener-of-scotland

07/06/2026

Dear all,

Our schedule for this coming week is:

Tuesday 9th June: Divine Liturgy at 10am at Kelvin West Parish Church

Thursday 11th June: Divine Liturgy at 10am at Kelvin West Parish Church

Friday 12th June: Vespers and Jesus Prayer at 5:30pm at Kelvin West Parish Church, followed by evening prayers on zoom at 8pm

Saturday 13th June: Divine Liturgy at 10am at Kelvin West Parish Church

Sunday 14th June: Divine Liturgy at 9am at Kelvin West Parish Church, and then later at 8pm there will be evening prayers on zoom!

We can't wait to see you!

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