As we move from Lent to Easter, the need for constant prayer for Ukraine remains. The support for the diocesan online vigils during Lent was remarkable; many thousands joined in over those weeks. Now as we are in the Easter season our Diocese will continue praying, in a different mode, for our Ukrainian Sisters and Brothers, those in Moscow and all who are suffering in this war.Every Wednesday the diocese will post prayers and other resources on their website and on social media. They are asking us to take a moment, perhaps at 8pm Turkish time, to light a candle and say a prayer.More details can be found here: https://europe.anglican.org/main/latest-news/post/1809-lightforukraine-prayer-initiative-https://europe.anglican.org/resources/ukraine-resources-
We are delighted to announce that Commander Christopher Moorey RN, the Naval and Air Attache in the British Embassy in Ankara, has been appointed an Officer of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire in the Military Division of The Queen's Birthday Honours.Chris is currently serving as Churchwarden in the Church of St Nicolas, a position to which he has brought the competence, dedication, and tenacity with which he has performed his military duties.He thoroughly deserves our thanks and congratulations.
God of our lives, we give thanks for the life of Prince Philip, for the love he shared among us, and for his devotion to duty. We entrust him now to your love and mercy, through our Redeemer Jesus Christ. Amen. Merciful God, be close to all who mourn, especially The Queen and all members of the Royal Family. May they know the hope of your promises and the comfort of your love, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. May Christ our Lord give us peace. Amen.
