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The cloisters, Gloucester Cathedral.

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St John Damascene 674-749

Let us carefully observe the manner of life of all these and let us emulate their faith, charity, hope, zeal, life, patience under suffering, and perseverance unto death, so that we may also share their crowns of glory.

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1

The Synod of Whitby

By John Richard Green

In 664, a council at Whitby decided to align the traditions of the Northumbrian Church with those of Rome and Constantinople.

2

Jailbreak

By St Luke the Evangelist As translated for The Authorized Version

When Rhoda, maid to John Mark and his mother, said Peter was standing at the gate, nobody in the house believed her.

3

Christ is Risen!

By Felicia Skene

Felicia Skene recalls the Easter celebrations on one emotionally-charged night in Athens

4

If Russia Gives a Lead

By Herbert Bury

As war engulfed Europe, an Anglican bishop called on Russia to unite the world’s Christians around their veneration for the Bible.

5

The Parable of the Talents

From The Authorized Version

Three servants are engaged to invest their master’s money in the markets.

6

Cuthbert and Sheriff John

By Reginald of Durham

The Sheriff of Northumberland allows wealth and power to go to his head — and his digestion.

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