Wallasey, England, July 14, 2025
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On the Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul, nine adults were baptized in the Parish of St. Elisabeth the New Martyr in Wallasey, northern England. Priest Justin Venn served the Baptism and Archpriests Paul Elliott and Vyacheslav Lyahovsky concelebrated the Divine Liturgy.
The Godparents of the newly-illumined come from an ever-growing community of the faithful baptized in St Elisabeth’s over recent years. Those who received Baptism on the Feast themselves come mainly from local people who are coming to the Church in increasing numbers to seek out the truth of Christ our Savior. Several wore baptismal robes sewn for the occasion by parishioners.
Father Paul noted of the occasion, “It is a great joy to welcome so many into the fullness of Life in Christ. The newly-illumined are looking forward to being present when Bishop Irenei visits the parish next week.”
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