To all Members and Parishioners of the Greek Orthodox Community of Milton Keynes and Surrounding District, Greek Orthodox Church of Sts. Ambrosios & Stylianos, Chapel of St. Mary of Vlachernae.  

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Notice is hereby given that after consultation (*) with our Archdiocese (The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain) and as it was announced after the Church Service on Sunday 16th of February 2025, Elections for a New Ecclesiastical/Community Committee  will take place  on 16th of March 2025 after the end of the Holy Liturgy at the premises of our Church of Sts. Ambrosios & Stylianos, Chapel of St. Mary of Vlachernae, London Rd, Stony Stratford Milton Keynes, MK11 1JA.

Members of the Greek Orthodox Community of Milton Keynes and Surrounding District are : 

1) The Orthodox Christians who (if not of Greek origin ) have been accepted in the  (Greek) Orthodox Church by Baptism or Chrismation.

2) Do not belong to another jurisdiction or Community,

3) Are twenty years old and above. 

Eligibility to elect or stand for Election:

1) To live in the area for at least one year

2) To respect and follow the rules and regulation of the Community which is part of the Greek Archdiocese of Thyateira & Great Britain, belonging to the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople, 

3) To be a Registered Member (completed the Annual Membership Form) with the Community at least six months to the date of the Elections (**)

4) To be a devout Orthodox Christian, attend Church Services regularly and participate in the life of the Community.

Members who wish to stand for Election must put their name forward by 9th of March 2025 by Email or by post, so the List of Candidates be prepared. 

(*) Elections traditionally normally take place in November

(**) Parishioners who are long standing Members, have been registered with the Community for three consecutive  years and completed their Membership Form three months before the date of Election can vote or stand to be elected to serve as a Committee Member.