Sts. Barbara, Phanourius and Paul the Apostle Greek Orthodox Church

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14/06/2026

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTION CANDIDATES

Please see below the confirmed candidates for next Sunday's Parish Council elections:

1) Jordan Assitzoglou
2) Joe (Joseph) Anderson
3) Eva Basiani
4) Tyler (Joseph) Button
5) Natasha Chilingirova
6) Anna Hapsis
7) Christos Michaelides
8) Cristina Mocanu
9) Antonia Pelendrides
10) Spiros Photakos
11) Savvas Savva
12) Panagiotis Skordas
13) May Smart

22 nominations were received in total. 9 nominees either declined to stand or were ineligible based on the new CIO constitution rules.

The elections will be held next Sunday at the conclusion of the AGM.

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14/06/2026

PARISH COUNCIL NOMINATIONS

Today is the last opportunity to nominate and be nominated for election to the new Parish Council. To nominate and/or be nominated one needs to be aged 18 and older, be a Baptised/Chrismated Orthodox Christian, worship at our Parish and be in Good Standing. You can nominate until 6pm this evening by emailing [email protected]. Once nominations have closed, the candidates for election will be announced.

Wishing you a blessed feast of All Saints of Mount Athos.

The Secretariat,

Sts BPP GOC

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Saturday 13 June 5pm- Great Vespers / Choir PracticeSunday 14 June8:45am - Matins & Divine Liturgy(ALL SAINTS OF MOUNT A...
13/06/2026

Saturday 13 June
5pm- Great Vespers / Choir Practice

Sunday 14 June
8:45am - Matins & Divine Liturgy
(ALL SAINTS OF MOUNT ATHOS)
*NOMINATIONS FOR PARISH COUNCIL END*

‘On June 11 we commemorate the Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas.On this day we commemorate the Synaxis of the Arch...
11/06/2026

‘On June 11 we commemorate the Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas.
On this day we commemorate the Synaxis of the Archangel Gabriel in Adein on the Holy Mountain.
By their holy intercessions, Christ God, have mercy on us.’
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09/06/2026

CHURCH NOTICES - 09.06.26

PARISH COUNCIL
This coming Sunday (June 14th) is the last opportunity to nominate and be nominated for election to the Parish Council. To nominate and/or be nominated one needs to be aged 18 and older, be a Baptised/Chrismated Orthodox Christian, worship at our Parish and be in Good Standing. You can nominate by filling in a nominations slip in the Church or by emailing [email protected]. Once nominations have closed, the candidates for election will be announced.

HAILA D & HRISTOS
Many of our faithful contribute monthly to the Church expenses account and we thank all for their contributions. However we have been receiving donations for many years from a particular individual and we do not know who they are. Our bank reference for this person simply says HAILA D / HRISTOS. If this is you, please contact us immediately.

Wishing you all a blessed Apostle's Fast.

The Secretariat,

Sts BPP GOC

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JUNE 2026 PARISH PROGRAMMEPlease see attached the June 2026 Parish programme.Please note our Young Adult event this even...
02/06/2026

JUNE 2026 PARISH PROGRAMME

Please see attached the June 2026 Parish programme.

Please note our Young Adult event this evening in Balmoral Hall.

A reminder that nominations for the new Parish Council have begun and will be open until Sunday 14th June. To nominate you need to be an enrolled member of the Church (aged 18 and over, Baptised or Chrismated Orthodox, worship in our Church, have your contact details registered with us). Likewise the names you nominate (up to eight in total) need to also be enrolled Church members. You can nominate by email to: [email protected] or with nomination slips in the Church.

Not everyone who is nominated will automatically stand for election to the Parish Council. Some nominees may not fulfill the candidate requirements and also some may not wish to stand for election to the Parish Council at this time.

The Parish Council will replace the two current Church administrative bodies – the Community Board and the Charity trustees (once the new CIO is set up). It will be composed of 14 members; 8 elected members, 4 appointed members and two ex-officio clergy.

More information will follow shortly.

The Secretariat,

Sts BPP GOC

‘On June 1 we commmemorate the holy Martyr Justin the Philosopher.On this day we also commemorate the holy Martyrs Chari...
01/06/2026

‘On June 1 we commmemorate the holy Martyr Justin the Philosopher.
On this day we also commemorate the holy Martyrs Chariton, Charito, Evelpistus, Hierax, Peon, and Valerian (or Liberianus), who witnessed with Saint Justin at Rome.
On this day we also commemorate the holy Martyr Firmus.
On this day we also commemorate the holy Martyr Thespesius.
We also relate the edifying story of the farmer named Metrios.
The Holy Hieromartyr and Bishop Pyrrus the Virgin who reposed in peace.
From the Pentecostarion.
On this day, Monday after Pentecost, we celebrate the all-holy, life-giving, and almighty Spirit, God, one of the Trinity, same in honor, essence, and glory with the Father and the Son.
Verses
Everything that breathes, glorify the Lord’s Spirit,
through whom gone is the impudence of evil spirits.
By the coming of Your Holy Spirit, by the intercessions of Your Apostles, O Christ God, have mercy on us.’
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On Saturday 30th May we held our Annual Church Open day and we joyfully welcomed friends and families who came to explor...
30/05/2026

On Saturday 30th May we held our Annual Church Open day and we joyfully welcomed friends and families who came to explore our beautiful church and to learn more about Orthodox Christianity.

UPCOMING SERVICES & NEWSSaturday 30th May (Saturday of Souls)8:45am - Matins9:45am - Divine Liturgy and Memorial for All...
27/05/2026

UPCOMING SERVICES & NEWS

Saturday 30th May (Saturday of Souls)
8:45am - Matins
9:45am - Divine Liturgy and Memorial for All Souls - Bring Kollyva and a list of names of your departed Orthodox relatives and friends
11am - 6pm: Annual Church Open Day

Sunday 31st May (PENTECOST)
8:30am - Matins
9:45am - Divine Liturgy
11:15am - Kneeling Vespers
***No memorials, St Phanourius cakes or Artoklasia this day***
12 midday: Shared Lunch in Balmoral Hall (all welcome)

Tuesday 2nd June (Young Adult Ministry)
5:30pm - Pizza and Movie Night in Balmoral Hall (see poster for Details)

PARISH COUNCIL ELECTIONS TIMETABLE

Sunday 31st May - Nominations open
Sunday 14th June - Nominations close (candidates announced)
Sunday 21st June - AGM and Elections

From Sunday 31st May, nominations for the new Parish Council will be open. Enrolled Church members can nominate (themselves or others) for candidature of the parish Council Elections. An enrolled member for the purposes of the elections needs to be; an Orthodox Christian (received by Baptism or Chrismation), aged 18 or over, who worship in the parish, and has provided their contact details.

Nomination/enrolment forms will be available on the day. Nominations can also be made by email by sending no more than 8 nominations to: [email protected]

Further details on the Parish Council, our switch from a Charitable Trust to a CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation) and the draft CIO documents themselves will be forthcoming in due course.

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Salisbury Avenue
Southend-on-Sea
SS07AU

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