Zoom Services during Lent
We are under a strict lockdown, so the church will be closed, and no church services will take place.
- 12.00 noon – Sunday Zoom Service Login for Sundays 14/02/2021 – 25/04/2021
Meeting ID: 826 6987 8994, Passcode: JnSyy6
- Click here for the Service Sheet in our “Blog News”
- Lent Night Prayer Zoom Service 24th March 09:00 PM (21.00 hrs) – 21st April 2021 09.00PM (21.00 hrs)
- Zoom Login for Night Prayer
- Meeting ID: 885 6196 1420, Passcode: 7BQ07G
- Service Sheet for Lent Night Prayer
- Friday Bible Study Mar 26th 07.00pm – 23rd April 07.00pm
- Zoom Login for Friday Bible Study – Galatians
- Meeting ID: 836 3218 4148, Passcode: jPYC6j
- Galatians Texts for Friday night bible studies
2021 Bishop’s Lent Appeal for the English Church of Liège (Belgium)
HRH PRINCE PHILIP THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH
God of our lives,
We give thanks for the life of Prince Philip,
For his devotion to Her Majesty The Queen,
For his dedication to global community and God’s creation,
And for his long life of loyal service.
We entrust him now to your love and mercy,
Through our Redeemer, Jesus Christ,
Amen.
Due to covid restrictions Books of Condolence will not be available for the public to sign. Anyone wishing to send a message to the royal Family can do so on the online Book of Condolence: https://www.royal.uk/
Alternatively there is a link to the Church of England Book of Condolences on the Diocesan website
There will be a Service of Prayer Across the Diocese in Europe for HRH Prince Philip
Time: Apr 16, 2021 17:30 CET 16:30 BST (please join at 17:15 CET/16:15 BST)
Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 957 2515 8111
Find your local number: https://zoom.us/u/adAOcMv1lE
Easter Lilies In Memoriam
This lovely St. Paul’s tradition continues, even though the church is temporarily closed – the names of your loved ones can be included in our Easter Book of Remembrance and we’ll add your lilies to the Easter vase on our Facebook page and Website. All being well, vases of lilies will be placed in church for Easter Sunday and the Easter Book of Remembrance will be there for people to see when the church re-opens. Just e-mail Nelly Paraskevopoulou at nelly.parask@gmail.com with your name and the names of those you wish to be remembered – the last day for requests is Wednesday 28th April.
If you would like to send a donation in their memory, you can do so in the usual way by e-banking, mentioning your name and “Easter Lilies”.
BANK TRANSFER : The Anglican Church in Greece, St Paul’s Athens.
BANK: Bank of Piraeus
IBAN: GR82 0172 0050 5008 6327 479
SWIFT CODE: PIRB GRAA
PAYPAL: www.paypal.me/StPaulsathens
DON’T FORGET Our Easter Egg Appeal is still running. If you would like to place an egg in our basket you can send a donation via the above and label it “Easter Eggs”.
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
CHURCH WARDENS
There are two church wardens:
SAFEGUARDING OFFICER
We have a Safeguarding Officer in this Church
If you would like to speak to someone regarding a safeguarding issue at St Paul’s please contact
Mrs Lynn Stavrou
Phone: 211 183 8414
Mob: +30 693 832 5088
To view the full Diocesan Policy on Safeguarding please click here
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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