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WELCOME

TO THE ORTHODOX CHURCH OF ST. COSMAS & ST. DAMIAN IN SUFFOLK

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Our parish is for the Orthodox faithful of every nationality and background and for all those who wish to learn more about the Ancient Christian Faith.

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Enquirers and visitors are warmly welcomed!

 

COME AND SEE!

FORTHCOMING CHURCH SERVICES
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The Protection of Our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary.  

Wednesday 30th September – 5pm Vespers

Thursday 1st October - 7.45am Matins/9am Cleaning/10am Coffee

 

18th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Luke 2).

**No Saturday evening Vespers**

Sunday 4th October – 7.45am Matins & Divine Liturgy

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19th SUNDAY AFTER PENTECOST (Luke 4). Commemoration of the Fathers of the Seventh Ecumenical Council (787). Apostle Philip of the Seventy, one of the Seven Deacons (1st). St Ethelburga, Abbess of Barking (c 676). St Kenneth, Abbot of Aghaboe (7th).

Saturday 10th October – 5pm Vespers

Sunday 11th October – 7.45am Matins & Divine Liturgy

Light a Candle

"I am the light of the world; he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life." (John 8: 12)

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Upon entering an Orthodox church it is customary to light candles and offer prayers for one's personal needs or that of a family member or friend.

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Tips for first time visitors

When you come to the church for the first time, please enter through the steel gate and front door, and you will find yourself in the entrance area which we call the narthex. You can stay there and simply observe, or you can come through the double doors into the main part of the church.

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