New Page: Religious History of Tristan da Cunha |
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| The history of religion on Tristan da Cunha and of its two churches; St. Mary's and St. Joseph's 5-Aug-2024 |
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New Page: Tristan da Cunha Churches |
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| Tristan da Cunha has two churches - St. Mary's, Anglican and St. Joseph's, Catholic. 1-Aug-2024 |
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Confirmations at St Mary's Church
Report and photos from Kelly Green and Carlene Glass-Green
Lucas Swain with (L-R) Rev Margaret Van den Berg, Bishop Geoff Davies, and Lay Reader Carlene Glass-Green.
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On Sunday 24th September 2023, congregations from both churches attended St Mary's Church at 8.00am for a very special service. Eight members of the community were confirmed by Bishop Geoff Davies, and all who attended enjoyed the lovely service. The eight candidates were: Tristan Glass, Jamie Glass, Shannon Swain, Lucas Swain, Kailey Swain, Aiden Repetto, Katie Repetto, and Stacey Lee White. After the confirmation was complete, the bishop presented them all with beautiful prayer books with their names inscribed in gold on the cover. These were sent by the Waterfront archdeaconry in the diocese of Cape Town. Reverend Margaret also gave them gorgeous crosses with their names on. The island is delighted to welcome Bishop Geoff and his wife Kate, who arrived on the SA Agulhlas II, and hope they enjoy their three week stay. They first attempted to come out to the island in 2019 but unfortunately the ship had to turn around due to technical problems. |
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| Right: Personally inscribed prayer books and crosses were given to each candidate. | |
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| The Bishop assisted by Rev Margaret conducting the service | The candidates taking holy communion |
Above and below: Bishop Geoff conducting the Confirmation service.
Stamp issue: 100th Anniversary of St Mary's Church |
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| Stamps celebrating the centenary of the dedication of St Mary's Anglican Church. 4-Jul-2023 |
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Tristan's Commemorative Service for the Late Queen |
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| On the day of her state funeral, the community of Tristan da Cunha held a joint church service in honour of Queen Elizabeth II. 19-Sep-2022 |
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Mother's Day and Harvest Festivals 2022 |
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| Mothers' Day and Harvest Festivals were held both St Mary's and St Joseph's on 27th March 2022. 1-Apr-2022 |
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Remembrance Sunday 2021 on Tristan |
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| The 2021 Tristan Remembrance Sunday Service was held at St Joseph's Catholic Church and conducted by Eucharistic Minister Anne Green. 15-Nov-2021 |
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Mother's Day and Harvest Festivals 2021 |
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| Mothers' Day and Harvest Festivals were held both St Mary's and St Joseph's on 14th March 2021. 16-Mar-2021 |
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