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Neil Rees
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Before St George – the story of England's original patron saint
The 23rd April is St George's Day but St George was not the original patron saint of England, so who was? This is the story ...
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Who was St George and how did he become patron saint of England?
Who was St George and how did he become patron saint of England? 23 April is St George's Day. But who was St George and why is he patron saint of England? This is the story ...
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How did we get the word 'Easter?'
Easter is a time when Christians remember the death and resurrection of Jesus. This is the story...
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What is good about Good Friday?
Good Friday is when Christians remember the crucifixion and death of Jesus. But what is good about Good Friday?
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What is Palm Sunday and why do we celebrate it?
Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday. But there is another story behind the story ...
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The Story of Mothering Sunday
The fourth Sunday in Lent is called Mothering Sunday or Mother's Day in Britain and Ireland. This is the story ...
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What do we know about the queens in the Bible?
In the Bible, it was not just men who ruled as kings, but also some women reigned as queens in their own right. This is their story...
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The little known story of Spurgeon's preacher sister
Crowds came to hear her and chapels were full, drawn by the chance to see a lady preacher but also one who happened to be Charles Haddon Spurgeon's sister.
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The little known story of the first Anglican female preachers
The Church of England first appointed female preachers during the First World War. This is the story ...
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What is Lent and why do we keep it?
Lent is a traditional period in the Church calendar which precedes Easter. This the story ...
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Why do some Christians celebrate Christmas on 7 January?
Across most of the Orthodox world, many millions of people celebrate Christmas on 7 January. This is the story...
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Who were the magi remembered by the Church at Epiphany?
Epiphany on January 6 recalls the visit of Magi, or wise men, to the infant Jesus. It falls on the 12th day after Christmas and brings the Christmas season to a close. But who were the wise men that are remembered on this day?
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What is Epiphany and why do we celebrate it?
At Epiphany, we remember the wise men who came to find Jesus. This is the story...
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When Jesus himself was a refugee from the holy land
As we watch the news of people fleeing the holy land, it reminds us that Jesus himself was also a refugee from that area. This is the story...
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What are the Twelve Days of Christmas?
There is a well-known Christmas song called the Twelve Days of Christmas. Some people think it is steeped in biblical allegories. This is the story ...
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