St Andrew’s was honoured to host, for the first time, the Royal British Legion Kyrenia Branch Service of Remembrance.

The ceremony which has previously been held outside the Old British Cemetery, attracted a good number of participants, with many tourists and visitors coming in to observe the proceedings.

Our good friends, Lena & Katerina Stern return to St Andrew’s at the end of November for what promises to be yet another wonderful concert.
All are most welcome and all proceeds will go to local charities.

We were so lucky to have Kennedy, who joined our choir recently, as our guest organist on Sunday.
Linda Bloom Jameson, who has been playing for us and rehearsing the choir for some months recruited Kennedy to sing – and then to play when she was unable to.
It is wonderful to welcome yet another gifted musician to St Andrew’s.!

Julia Lewis’s funeral took place on Saturday at St Barnabas, Limassol.
St Andrew’s was represented.

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What a pleasure to welcome the Rt Revd Dr Mike Harrison, Bishop of our link diocese of Exeter, and his wife Rachel to The Hermitage and St Andrew’s Church this morning.

They were accompanied by Bishop Sean, his wife Jenny, Canon Georgia Katsantonis (Diocesan Secretary) and the Very Revd Chris Butt, who is currently serving as locum priest at St Paul’s, Nicosia.

Bishop Mike was keen to learn about our parish in our North Cyprus context, before leaving for an afternoon visit to Famagusta.

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

Bishop Michael has asked me to inform you that the reception of Julia’s body into St Barnabas Church, Limassol, will take place at 5.00 p.m. on Friday, 31st October. The Funeral Requiem Mass will be held at 2.00 p.m. on Saturday, 1st November, followed by the burial at 4.30 p.m. at Kalo Chorio Cemetery, in the district of Limassol.

All are most warmly welcome to attend any or all parts of Julia’s funeral liturgy.

Bishop Michael encourages all clergy to robe, wearing a white stole.

Notice of a Requiem Service in the UK will be issued once the date and venue have been confirmed.

Faithfully in Christ,

Canon Georgia Katsantonis
PA to the Bishop
Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Christ,

It is with deep sadness that we share the news of the death of Julia Lewis, beloved wife of The Right Reverend Michael Lewis, former Bishop of our Diocese. Julia passed away peacefully at the General Hospital in Nicosia in the early hours of this morning.

Julia was a woman of gentle strength. Throughout her years of ministry alongside Bishop Michael, she offered kindness, hospitality, and steadfast support for the Bishop’s work in the Diocese. Her presence was cherished by individuals and communities alike, and her legacy of compassion will be long remembered.

We hold Bishop Michael and their family in our prayers during this time of loss, asking that God’s comfort and peace may surround them.

Details of the funeral and memorial services will be shared once they are confirmed.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4

Faithfully in Christ,

Canon Georgia Katsantonis
PA to the Bishop
Diocese of Cyprus and the Gulf