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Saint John Chrysostom of Antioch (Hagios Ioannis Chrysostomos). An early Byzantine mosaic from the Cathedral of Hagia Sophia in Constantinople (modern Istanbul). From Wikipedia. O God, who didst illuminate the minds and warm the hearts of the faithful by the heavenly doctrine and example of Saint John Chrysostom: Call us by thy . . . → Read More: Saint John Chrysostom, Bishop of Constantinople and Doctor 
Saint Titus, from the Saint Nicholas church in Kosovo. From Wikipedia. Almighty God, who didst call Timothy and Titus to do the work of evangelists and teachers, and didst make them strong to endure hardship: Strengthen us to stand fast in adversity, and to live godly and righteous lives in this present . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy and Saint Titus 
The Martyrdom of Saint Polycarp, by Niccolo Circignani (“Il Pomarancio”) (c. 1517/1524—after 1596). O God, the maker of heaven and earth, who didst give to thy venerable servant, the holy and gentle Polycarp, boldness to confess Jesus Christ as King and Saviour, and stedfastness to die for his faith: Give us grace, after . . . → Read More: Saint Polycarp, Bishop of Smyrna, Martyr 
A Grail Collect Almighty God, Father of all mercies: Vouchsafe, we beseech thee, thy Holy Spirit to walk with us on our peculiar paths; and help us to see thy hand in all things, to keep a cheerful countenance in the face of adversity, and to look on the bright side of life; through Jesus . . . → Read More: R.I.P. Terry Jones 
Timothy and his grandmother, by Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606–1669). From Wikipedia. Timothy, his mother Eunice, and his grandmother Lois, were all members of the Christian community in Lystra in Lycaonia, when Paul visited Lystra for the second time, in the company of Silas. O God, eternal and only wise, who by . . . → Read More: Saint Timothy  
Here are the January newsletters: St Stephen’s News XXXI 1 January 22nd St Stephen’s News XXXI 2 January 29th  
Charlotte Hawtin and her husband at Afternoon Tea, at the 2014 Garden Party We should like to express our heartfelt thanks for your messages of sympathy and the kindness you have shown following the death of our beloved Charlotte. The large numbers who attended both the reception at the Lemon Funeral Home and . . . → Read More: Many thanks for your kind words and condolences 
Vincent of Saragossa in Prison, School of Francisco Ribalta, 17th century. From Wikipedia. Almighty and everlasting God, who didst strengthen thy blessed Martyr Vincent with the virtue of constancy in faith and truth: Grant us in like manner for love of the to despise the prosperity of this world, and to fear . . . → Read More: Saint Vincent, Spanish Deacon and Martyr 
The Feast of Saint John Chrysostom, one of my favorite saints, takes place on Monday, January 27th. Saint John, who lived from AD 349 to AD 407, was an important Early Church Father and Archbishop of Constantinople. He was not only a theologian, but one of the most eloquent preachers to have graced the Church. . . . → Read More: An eloquent saint who ticked off an empress |
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