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Saint Dunstan Orthodox Christian Church

The Orthodox Christian Parish of Saint Dunstan of Canterbury, Parkstone, Poole
Patriarchate of Antioc

07/09/2026

Dear ALL, Saint Dunstan's Antiochian Orthodox Church - Please find this week’s programme, ending on the 15th Sunday after Pentecost

* 09th Sep 2026 - Wednesday, 15th week after Pentecost
14:00 - Wedding

* 10th Sep 2026 - Thursday, 15th week after Pentecost
11:00 - Danny Higgins baptism, and will enter into the Orthodox Church under the name Daniel

* 12th Sep 2026 - Saturday, 15th week after Pentecost
12:45 - Wedding

0900 - 1700 Join us at Saint Edward Church, Athelhampton - Annual RIDE and STRIDE Event

17:00 - Great Vespers

* 13th Sep 2026 - Sunday before Elevation of the Cross - Consecration of Resurrection Church in Jerusalem - Forefeast of the Elevation of the Holy Cross

09:00 - Third Hour Prayers
10:30 - Divine Liturgy followed by refreshments in the hall of St Dunstan church

APOLYTIKION OF THE CONSECRATION - Thou hast revealed the earthly majesty of the dwelling place of the holy glory, O Lord, as the brilliance of the firmament on high. Make firm its foundation unto ages of ages and receive our fervent supplications which are offered to thee therein; through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Life and Resurrection of all.

31/08/2026

Dear ALL, Saint Dunstan's Antiochian Orthodox Church - Please find this week’s programme, ending on the 14th Sunday of Matthew.

6th Sep 2026 14th Sunday after Pentecost - The miracle of the Archangel Michael in Colossae
10:30 Divine Liturgy followed by refreshments in the hall of St Dunstan church

TROPARION - After rising from the tomb and breaking the bonds of Hades asunder, Thou didst repeal the sentence of death, O Lord, thereby delivering all men from the snares of the enemy. After manifesting Thyself to Thine apostles, Thou didst send them forth to preach, and through them Thou didst grant peace to the whole world, O Thou Who alone art rich in mercy.

30/08/2026

This week saw the Baptism of four new members to the Orthodox Church, Silouan, Bridgette, Ephrem and Chrysostom. Many years to them and their Godparents! 🙏☦️

24/08/2026

Dear ALL, Saint Dunstan's Antiochian Orthodox Church - Please find this week’s programme, ending on the 13th Sunday of Matthew.

* 27th Aug 2026 Thursday, 13th week after Pentecost
13:00 Wedding - Blessed wishes to Michael & Simona

* 28th Aug 2026 Friday, 13th week after Pentecost
15:30 Join us to celebrate the newly baptised
Michael and Lorraine will enter the Orthodox Church through Baptism undernames Silouan and Bridgette.

Zebedee and Uriah will enter the Orthodox Church through Baptism undernames Ephrem and Chrysostom.

* 29th Aug 2026 Saturday, 13th week after Pentecost
17:00 Great Vespers

* 30th Aug 2026 13th Sunday after Pentecost - Leave-taking of the commemoration of the Beheading of St. John the Baptist
10:30 Divine Liturgy followed by refreshments in the hall of St Dunstan church - Led by Fr Chrysostom

TROPARION - Today is Salvation come into the world. Let us sing praises to Him Who arose from the grave, the Author of our life; for having by death destroyed death, He hath given us victory and Great Mercy.

17/08/2026

Dear ALL, Saint Dunstan's Antiochian Orthodox Church - Please find this week’s programme, ending on the 12th Sunday of Matthew.

22nd Aug 2026 Saturday, 12th week after Pentecost
17:00 Great Vespers

23rd Aug 2026 12th Sunday after Pentecost - Leave-taking of the Dormition of the Theotokos

10:30 Divine Liturgy followed by refreshments in the hall of St Dunstan church - Led by Fr Chrysostom

10:30 Divine Liturgy at Saint Edward Church, Athelhampton - Led by Fr Filp

TROPARION - Today is Salvation come into the world. Let us sing praises to Him Who arose from the grave, the Author of our life; for having by death destroyed death, He hath given us victory and Great Mercy.

14/08/2026

This evening a Vesperal Divine Liturgy for the Dormition of the Blessed Theotokos was celebrated. In the afternoon two young men came home to the Orthodox Church through the Holy Mystery of Chrismation, many years to Gabriel and Mark! ☦️

10/08/2026

Dear ALL, Saint Dunstan's Antiochian Orthodox Church - Please find this week’s programme, ending on the 11th Sunday of Matthew.

* 14th Aug 2026 Friday, 11th week after Pentecost
16:00 Severyn and Mark will be received into the Orthodox Church through Holy Chrismation, taking the names Gabriel and Mark.

18:00 Vesperal Divine Liturgy for the the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary

* 15th Aug 2026 Saturday, 11th week after Pentecost
17:00 Great Vespers

* 16th Aug 2026 11th Sunday after Pentecost - After-feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos - Recovery from Edessa of the Icon of Christ Not Made by Hands: ‘The Holy Napkin’

10:30 Divine Liturgy followed by refreshments in the hall of St Dunstan church - Led by Fr Chrysostom

APOLYTIKION OF THE DORMITION - In thy birth-giving, O Theotokos, thou didst keep and preserve virginity; and in thy falling asleep thou hast not forsaken the world; for living thou wast translated into life, being the Mother of Life. Wherefore, by thine intercessions, deliver our souls from death.

03/08/2026

Dear ALL, Saint Dunstan's Antiochian Orthodox Church - Please find this week’s programme, ending on the 10th Sunday of Matthew.

* 5th Aug 2026 Wednesday, 10th week after Pentecost
18:00 Vesperal Divine Liturgy for the Transfiguration

* 8th Aug 2026 Saturday, 10th week after Pentecost
17:00 Great Vespers

* 9th Aug 2026 10th Sunday after Pentecost - After-feast of the Transfiguration of Christ
10:30 Divine Liturgy followed by refreshments in the hall of St Dunstan church - Led by Fr Chrysostom

APOLYTIKION OF THE TRANSFIGURATION - When, O Christ our God, Thou wast transfigured on the mountain, Thou didst reveal Thy glory to Thy Disciples in proportion as they could bear it. Let Thine everlasting light also enlighten us sinners, through the intercessions of the Theotokos, O Thou Bestower of light, glory to Thee.

27/07/2026

Dear ALL, Saint Dunstan's Antiochian Orthodox Church - Please find this week’s programme, ending on the 9th Sunday of Matthew.

* 1st Aug 2026 Saturday, 9th week after Pentecost
17:00 Great Vespers

* 2nd Aug 2026 9th Sunday after Pentecost - Relics Translation of Proto-martyr Stephen the Archdeacon

10:30 Divine Liturgy followed by refreshments in the hall of St Dunstan church - Led by Fr Chrysostom

TROPARION - Having risen from the tomb, and having burst the bonds of Hades, Thou didst loose the condemnation of death, O Lord, releasing all mankind from the snares of the enemy. Having manifested Thyself to Thine Apostles, Thou didst send them forth to proclaim Thee; and through them Thou hast granted Thy peace unto the civilized world, O Thou Who alone art plenteous in mercy.

20/07/2026

Dear ALL, Saint Dunstan's Antiochian Orthodox Church - Please find this week’s programme, ending on the Eighth Sunday of Matthew.

* 23rd July 2026 Thursday, 8th week after Pentecost
17:00 Catechetical Session - Led by Fr Chrysostom
18:00 Longer Catechism session - Led by Fr Filip

* 25th July 2026 Saturday, 8th week after Pentecost
14:00 Bible Study - Led by by Fr Chrysostom
17:00 Great Vespers

* 26th July 2026 The Holy Righteous Martyr Paraskeva of Rome & Eighth Sunday of Matthew

10:30 Divine Liturgy followed by refreshments in the hall of St Dunstan church - Led by Fr Chrysostom

10:30 Divine Liturgy at Saint Edward Church, Athelhampton - Led by Fr Filip

TROPARION - Having risen from the tomb, and having burst the bonds of Hades, Thou didst loose the condemnation of death, O Lord, releasing all mankind from the snares of the enemy. Having manifested Thyself to Thine Apostles, Thou didst send them forth to proclaim Thee; and through them Thou hast granted Thy peace unto the civilized world, O Thou Who alone art plenteous in mercy.

Announcement - We are pleased to share that St Dunstan’s Orthodox Church now has a new YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/. Please subscribe to receive recordings of homilies and Gospel Readings as they are made available.

Address

St Osmund's Road
Poole
BH149JG

Opening Hours

Saturday	5pm - 6:30pm
Sunday	9:30am - 12:45pm

Website

http://www.saint-dunstan.org/

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