Dear Parishioners,

I am sure you will have seen on the news the awful fires and their impact on our brothers and sisters in Cyprus. His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas has set up a fund through the archdiocese to send relief to Cyprus during this difficult time.

Our parish, due to the fact there will be no service this week, will be sending a contribution to the Archdiocese on all of our behalf.

There is a lot of need, so, if you feel so moved, you can donate personally and directly to the Archdiocese at these details:

Bank: Metro Bank

Account Name: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain

Acc: 43198369

Sort: 23-05-80

Ref: Cyprus Relief

It is also possible to send a cheque payable to 'Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain' with "Cyprus Relief" on the reverse at their postal address.

As His Eminence notes in his letter attached below, "...ask yourselves "what would Christ do?" It is not enough for us to just pray, talk about the problems or hesitate. Action is required now.

His Beatitude Georgios the Archbishop of Nea Justiana and all Cyprus will attend the Church in Harrow soon for St Panteleimon's feast day, it would be good if people could support this cause according to their strength and as soon as possible.

Best wishes,

Fr Gregory Wellington

Priest-in-charge

And

The Trustees and Committee of the Greek Orthodox Community of Milton Keynes and surrounding districts.