On Tuesday 13 October and Wednesday 14 October we had services for the feast of the Protection of the Mother of God.  All-night Vigil was served on Tuesday evening and Divine Liturgy was served on Wednesday morning.  Attendance at the services remained restricted by public health regulations to a total of thirty people.  Many of those present took the opportunity to receive Holy Communion.  Following the dismissal the parish rector congratulated Matushka Marie on her recent name-day (12 October, Saint Mary of Palestine), thanking her for her work conducting the choir, baking prosphora, and organising attendance in both our parish and the Wallsend parish.  Many Years was sung for her, and Head Sister Nina Golovin presented her with a beautiful bouquet of flowers.