St Paul's offers its thanks
We are very grateful to all those Companies who have supported our Christmas Bazaar this year either with a donation, goods or services or prizes. As always your generosity added greatly to the success of the bazaar and we would ask all visitors to our website to visit our Donors Page and use or visit these companies wherever possible.
The list of prizewinners has now been completed and is available to view here
St Paul's Annual Christmas Singalong
The Annual Christmas Singalong at St Paul’s Anglican Church Athens will take place on Sunday 16th December at 20.00 hrs.
Come along and bring family and friends to what is always a very jolly occasion. Singalong to old favourites – Carols and Christmas songs – sip a warming glass of mulled wine and munch on a slice of Stollen. There will be soft drinks available for children.
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:
Mr Nigel Daniels (St. Paul’s)
Mrs Susan Stephos (St. Paul’s)
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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