Posted on 30 June 2012
Visitors to Europe often think that because the Diocese in Europe was formed in 1980 we are a collection of new churches. In The Hague at the heart of The Netherlands this weekend (22 – 24 June 2012) they are celebrating 425 years of history – plus one! The English church of St John an...
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Posted on 29 June 2012
The Archbishop of Canterbury has named the Right Reverend David Hamid, Suffragan Bishop in the Diocese in Europe, as the Anglican Co-Chair of the International Anglican Roman Catholic Commission for Unity and Mission (IARCCUM). IARCCUM was established by the Anglican Communion and the Roman Catholi...
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Posted on 28 June 2012
“A quick poll at St Ursula's Berne on Pentecost Sunday revealed that there were at least 16 languages spoken at home by members of the congregation.” writes Ven. Peter Potter, Chaplain and Archdeacon of Switzerland. He explains; “It has become a tradition during the eucharist that...
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Posted on 27 June 2012
St Peter’s Day is traditionally celebrated on Friday 29 June and during the two following days the Petertide ordinations will be taking place in the Diocese. On Saturday 30 June Rev Nigel Thomas (pictured above) who has been serving as a Deacon in St George’s, Madrid will be priested by...
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