When we don’t enjoy the Liturgy
I’ve been asked by someone why it is that I seem to enjoy participating in the Liturgy, and even look…
Myths About Worship
In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. In this blog post…
Can we trust the Gospels?
Why am I an Orthodox Christian? Well there are a great many reasons, and perhaps as I reflect on them…
St Severus and the Ascension
Here are several hymns of St Severus of Antioch on the Feast of the Ascension. Each one is a jewel,…
Building the Church – Part I
Almost all of my adult life has been spent in preparation for and in the service of the Kingdom of…
The Church is One!
In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen. I am Father Peter…
Exciting Developments
Over the weekend some exciting developments have taken place in the St George Orthodox Ministry of the Coptic Orthodox Church.…
Prepare for Persecution
How will persecution come upon us? At the hands of grey men in suits and carrying clipboards. In the name…
Successful Barnes Close Retreat
Over the weekend of Friday 13th to Sunday 15th May, Father Peter Farrington organised an Orthodox spiritual retreat at Barnes…
Orthodoxy and the Holy Spirit
I would like to speak briefly about Orthodoxy and the Holy Spirit. I grew up in an evangelical community as…