A reminder from the UK Consular Services in Athens
All UK Passport holders living in Greece on more than a holiday or seasonal basis must have Residence permits should there be a no deal Brexit. We will keep you updated with any further information and in the meantime you can contact the Consular Services if you have any queries:
https://www.gov.uk/world/greece .
St Paul's Anglican Church Athens opens its doors to visitors
We are pleased to announce that St Paul’s Church and Garden will be open each Tuesday to Saturday from 10.00 hrs to 14.00 hrs for visits, prayer or to sit quietly. These opening hours are in addition to our twice-weekly services. Souvenir postcards are available to purchase and we hope that visitors will take advantage of these new opening hours to come and take a look around.
Yet another successful season of Quiz Evenings draws to a close
One of the highlights of the darker winter months is the regular Quiz Evening held every month at the Swedish Centre.
With questions set by our indomitable Quiz Master, Jean Mertzanakis, the teams made up of groups of 4 people, can be seen scratching their heads and arguing amongst themselves as they try and recall their general and particular knowledge.
SUNDAY SERVICE 10:15am
HISTORY & TEAM ST. PAUL’S
ST. PAUL’S ATHENS: HERE SINCE 1843
Welcome to St. Paul’s Anglican Church Athens, the earliest foreign church in the Greek capital!
Consecrated on Palm Sunday in 1843 by the Rt. Rev. George Tomlinson, Bishop of Gibraltar, St. Paul’s has been a steady focus ever since of worship, pastoral care and cultural activities for the English-speaking residents of Athens, as well as for visitors journeying through the city. For the Anglican Church, it is both a joy and a privilege to have a presence in a land that has such prominence in the New Testament. It gives us great delight if you are able share this privilege with us as a resident, as a visitor or as a pilgrim.
St. Paul’s Anglican Church is at 27, Philellinon Street & Amalias Avenue, near Syntagma Square in the centre of Athens.
We are
A WARM-HEARTED
lively group, open to others and welcoming. We provide social welfare, pastoral care to those in need, to the homeless and refugees, as well as to unaccompanied migrant minors.
We offer
A PLACE
of worship, Christian education, spiritual growth and cultural activities to English-speaking residents of Athens and visitors journeying through the city.
We make a
STRONG POINT
of fostering good relations with other mainstream Christian Churches and humanitarian organizations in the city, around Greece and in the rest of the world.
SENIOR CHAPLAIN
Rev. Canon Leonard Doolan
DEACON & LICENSED READER
There is a deacon and a licensed reader:
Deacon:
Rev. Christine Saccali
Licensed reader:
Mrs Sherry Angelis
CHURCH WARDENS
There are two church wardens:
PASTORAL CARE
A FULL WELFARE PROGRAMME: EVERY WEEK
Social welfare is part of the programme of the Anglican Church in Athens. The Anglican Church helps with the ‘Church in the Street’ ecumenical project, whereby 800 meals are distributed to homeless people daily. It is also associated with caring for those with Down Syndrome, a Senior Citizens’ home and, more recently, has been tirelessly involved with the refugee crisis.
CULTURE ST. PAUL’S
AN EXCITING CULTURAL PROGRAMME EVERY YEAR
Every year, St. Paul’s organises a tapestry of cultural events, where music is predominant. The church building’s excellent acoustics and the beautiful tone of its organ provide the ideal combination for a series of spring concerts. Recitals of early music are also held in the autumn, among others by the Ex Silentio ensemble and the Brussels Virtuosi Orchestra. These are complemented by a ‘sing-along’ of Handel’s Messiah at the approach of Christmas, where everybody can add their voice and rejoice.
ST. PAUL’S CARES
CHURCH MATTERS AND MUCH MORE
The Chaplaincy is actively involved in the world surrounding it, whether this relates to those made vulnerable by the ongoing economic crisis in Greece, the refugees fleeing war and insecurity, or the problems faced by members of its congregation. People matter – and St. Paul’s considers that, beyond matters of faith, its ministry should be open to the world, collaborating with other Christian Churches, helping as many as it can, while also tending to its flock. Join us in our weekly services, participate in our events, contribute to our endeavours to make our world a better one!
SUPPORTING ST. PAUL’S
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Contrary to popular belief, we do not receive any funding whether from the Britisih government or the Church of England.
We have to meet all our financial needs on our own and struggle to cover our core costs. We have to raise every single cent ourselves and are reliant on the generosity of supporters to be able to deliver vital help and care. Every gift helps ensure St. Paul’s can continue to offer moments of peace, reflection and prayer to all who seek it. Some companies and individuals already contribute regularly and for their generosity we are grateful and most thankful. We sincerely hope you will join them and make a donation – we need your help!
Thank you and God bless you!
FOLLOW ST. PAUL’S
COME AND JOIN US!
St. Paul’s Anglican Church is a beautiful building of great historical interest. It is a well-known landmark, situated at the busy junction of Philellinon Street and Queen Amalias Avenue, opposite the National Gardens. Built in early 19th-century Gothic style and consecrated on Palm Sunday, 1843, it is a listed building with excellent acoustics and a church organ, the oldest working pipe organ in Greece. Discover it!
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