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Sandal Magna Parish

5 days ago

In Memory of Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh.

The Archbishop of Canterbury, Justin Welby, said today:

"I join with the rest of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth in mourning the loss of His Royal Highness Prince Philip, The Duke of Edinburgh, and give thanks to God for his extraordinary life of dedicated service. Prince Philip continually demonstrated his unfailing support and unstinting loyalty to Her Majesty The Queen for 73 years.

"He consistently put the interests of others ahead of his own and, in so doing, provided an outstanding example of Christian service. During his naval career, in which he served with distinction in the Second World War, he won the respect of his peers as an outstanding officer.

"On the occasions when I met him, I was always struck by his obvious joy at life, his enquiring mind and his ability to communicate to people from every background and walk of life. He was a master at putting people at their ease and making them feel special.

"The legacy he leaves is enormous. The Duke of Edinburgh's Award, which he founded in 1956, has inspired generations of young people to help others and instilled in them a vision for citizenship and a desire to serve their communities. His work with countless charities and organisations reflected his wide- ranging, global interests in topics including wildlife, sport, design, engineering and inter-faith dialogue.

"In his powerful advocacy for conservation his was a prophetic voice for over half a century, as he brought people from around the world to a new concern and commitment to action for the future of our planet.

"As we recover and rebuild after the terrible trial of the coronavirus pandemic, we will need fortitude and a deep sense of commitment to serving others. Throughout his life Prince Philip displayed those qualities in abundance, and I pray that we can take inspiration from his example.

"I also join many people in giving thanks for the marriage of Her Majesty the Queen and Prince Philip, and for their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Theirs was a marriage grounded in friendship and mutual respect and sustained by shared faith in Christ.

"I pray that God will comfort Her Majesty and the rest of the Royal Family at this time. May His Royal Highness rest in peace and rise in glory." ... See MoreSee Less

Sandal Magna Parish

1 week ago

"The spirit of a Spring morning
When the wind moves gently over the grass
Is enough to tell us that the stone at the door of the tomb has been lifted."

James K. Baxter
Song to the Lord God on a Spring morning ... See MoreSee Less

Sandal Magna Parish updated their cover photo.

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Sandal Magna Parish

1 week ago

It is the day of resurrection!
Let us be illumined for the feast!
From death unto life, and from earth unto heaven has Christ our God led us!
Singing the song of victory: Christ is risen from the dead!
(First Ode of the Easter Canon in the Orthodox liturgy). ... See MoreSee Less

Sandal Magna Parish

2 weeks ago

"For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of a huge fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth." Matthew 12:40

From the Byzantine Matins of Great & Holy Saturday:

Today the one who holds all creation in his hand
is himself held in the tomb.
A rock covers the One who covered the heavens with beauty.
Life has fallen asleep,
Hades is seized with fear,
and Adam is freed from his bonds.
Glory to your work of salvation;
through it you have accomplished the eternal Sabbath rest,
and You grant us the gift of your holy resurrection.”

Etching of Jonah and the Fish by Lorenzo Bonechi, 1983 ... See MoreSee Less