On Sunday 6 April and Monday 7 April we had services for the Great Feast of the Annunciation of the Mother of God.  All-night Vigil with the blessing of wheat, wine, oil and five loaves was served on Sunday evening, and the Hours, Typika, Vespers and Divine Liturgy were served on Monday morning.  At Divine Liturgy we were joined by friends from the Wallsend parish and prayers were offered for Orthodox unity, peace in Ukraine, and peace in the Holy Land.