Parish Mass for the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Michael & All Angels
Northcote Road/Palmerston Road WALTHAMSTOW, LONDON., E17 6PQ, United Kingdom

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross commemorates three historical events: the discovery of the True Cross in 326 AD, its initial exaltation for public veneration in 335 AD, and the recovery of the Cross from the Persians in 628 AD. Nowadays, this feast also celebrates the boundless impact of Christ’s Cross upon all of creation.
The Edict of Milan, issued in 313 AD, granted religious freedom across the Roman Empire. This was a mutual agreement between Roman Emperors Constantine I in the West and Licinius in the East. However,
Constantine accused Licinius of plotting against him. In 324 AD, Constantine defeated Licinius in battle and subsequently executed him on charges of conspiracy. This made Constantine the sole ruler of the Roman Empire, including Jerusalem.
In 326 AD Constantine’s mother, St Helena, a devout Christian, embarked on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in order to identify significant sites from Christ’s life and establish churches at those locations. In Jerusalem, she aimed to find the True Cross and to build a church over the sites of Mount Calvary and Jesus’ tomb, known as the Holy Sepulchre. According to tradition the Cross was found and a church built over the site of Calvary with the Cross being exalted on 14 September AD 335.

St Michael & All Angels

St Michael and all Angels' is a friendly multicultural church located in the heart of Walthamstow, very close to the vibrant high street.

We are no longer in interregnum at St Michael's and warmly welcome Canon Fred Ashford-Okai, our new priest in charge.  

We would like to thank all of those who have supported St Michaels during our interregnum helping us reach and grow our church community, and look forward to growing even more.

Please pop in and join us at one of our services. You can also follow us on Facebook and Instagram @stmichaelstow.

God Bless

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Church Warden

Northcote Road (Corner of Palmerston Road)
Walthamstow, London, E17 7DT

To hire the church hall, please contact Mrs J Middlemiss, 07946 179441.

E17 7DT
Ms G Williams, Church Warden
02085201397/85044598
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Parish Mass for the feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross

for 1 hour, 15 mins
St Michael & All Angels
Northcote Road/Palmerston Road WALTHAMSTOW, LONDON., E17 6PQ, United Kingdom

The Feast of the Exaltation of the Holy Cross commemorates three historical events: the discovery of the True Cross in 326 AD, its initial exaltation for public veneration in 335 AD, and the recovery of the Cross from the Persians in 628 AD. Nowadays, this feast also celebrates the boundless impact of Christ’s Cross upon all of creation.
The Edict of Milan, issued in 313 AD, granted religious freedom across the Roman Empire. This was a mutual agreement between Roman Emperors Constantine I in the West and Licinius in the East. However,
Constantine accused Licinius of plotting against him. In 324 AD, Constantine defeated Licinius in battle and subsequently executed him on charges of conspiracy. This made Constantine the sole ruler of the Roman Empire, including Jerusalem.
In 326 AD Constantine’s mother, St Helena, a devout Christian, embarked on a pilgrimage to the Holy Land in order to identify significant sites from Christ’s life and establish churches at those locations. In Jerusalem, she aimed to find the True Cross and to build a church over the sites of Mount Calvary and Jesus’ tomb, known as the Holy Sepulchre. According to tradition the Cross was found and a church built over the site of Calvary with the Cross being exalted on 14 September AD 335.

Safeguarding

We are committed to Safeguarding Children, Young People, victims/perpetrators of Domestic Abuse and Vulnerable Adults.

The Parochial Church Council (PCC) has adopted the Church of England’s policies and best practice on safeguarding which may be found in the Church of England’s website. https://www.churchofengland.org/more/safeguarding

It is important to remember however that we all have a duty to help protect children and vulnerable adults.

So, if you have any Safeguarding concerns, regardless of how minor, please contact our Parish Safeguarding Officer: Dionne Pryce who may be contacted at church after the 10.30 a.m. Sunday Sung Mass or by telephone 07810 357879 or by email: [email protected]

You may also contact the Diocese Safeguarding Team (DST), whose job is to offer advice, guidance and support in all situations in which a child or vulnerable adult may be at risk:

Duty Safeguarding Officer (including out of hours) – Tel. 01245294444; email: [email protected]

Laura Tyler – Safeguarding Administrator (for general enquiries, available 9am-5pm Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday office hours) Tel. 01245294438; email: [email protected]

However, if you think someone is in immediate danger or risk of harm, phone the police immediately on 999. To contact your local police station for a non-emergency or to report a crime, please call 101.