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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
Jun 12
We are deeply saddened to hear of the death of artist David Hockney.
In 2018, David Hockney designed The Queen’s Window, a vibrant stained-glass window in the Abbey’s north transept.
Hockney's only work in stained glass, the window was commissioned to celebrate the reign of Queen Elizabeth II. It was designed on an iPad and uses Hockney's distinct colour palette of yellow, red, blue, pink, orange and green. The rural scene, featuring hawthorn blossom, was chosen to reflect the Queen's deep love of the countryside. On summer evenings, the light from the window floods the transept, bathing it in a beautiful kaleidoscope of colour.
The Dean of Westminster, The Very Reverend Dr David Hoyle MBE said:
“David Hockney's restless eye and eager enthusiasm for pastures new has left us with an extraordinary legacy that is rich and various and yet also unmistakably his. The window he created for the north transept lets in light that arrives with attitude and even humour, painting the statue of Gladstone in shifting shades throughout the summer months. Hockney has left his mark here and we will long remember a great and very personal genius.”
ALT Artist David Hockney - wearing a dark coat, white shirt, red tie, and a red and white scarf - smiling as he stands in front of The Queen's window, the brightly-coloured stained glass window he designed in Westminster Abbey.
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Thank you @GiveBloodNHS for a fast, friendly and careful service today. I have yet again emptied my arm for you, had a relaxing 6m26seconds in a racking chair, and a Mint Club biscuit.
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
Jun 10
Today marks the birth in 1864 of Sir Ninian Comper.
His work almost entirely focused on the design and restoration of churches, and the design of furnishings, stained glass and vestments. He is celebrated for his use of colour and emphasis on churches as a setting for liturgy.
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
As always, a good audience with His Majesty King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. I thank His Majesty, the people, and the entire United Kingdom for their ironclad support for our people.
Photo: The Royal Family.
@RoyalFamily
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
May 16
Lovely new Oxford bookshop, Barker & Co, opened today in Golden Cross Yard. Highly suitable, since this ancient innyard may well be where Shakespeare staged a very early showing of ‘Hamlet’ at some point before 1603. He’s thought to have played the Ghost himself. Right here….
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
May 14
If a newspaper doesn't use WESIGNATION as a headline tomorrow, I will be very disappointed
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
Only proper response when people use the Bible as an excuse for their prejudices
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What a lovely tribute. RIP Alex Z
May 2
The gentlest, kindest man. And my god, he was fast. He inspired millions and impacted the lives of everyone fortunate enough to meet him. He was universally adored. My thoughts are with Daniela and Niccolo on their unfathomable loss. Alex was the best. The absolute best.
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
The Rt Revd Dr Steven Croft will mark the end of his 10 years as Bishop of Oxford with a service of thanksgiving and farewell here at Christ Church at 5.05pm on Sunday 31 May.
You are warmly invited to join us, and can reserve your place now by visiting tickettailor.com/events/chri….
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
It was an honour to meet and pray with His Holiness Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex this morning. I’m deeply grateful for his gracious welcome at the Apostolic Palace.
In the years to come, I will remain united with the Pope in prayer – for peace in our world, for justice, and for every person to discover the fullness of life that God offers.
The ecumenical pilgrimage is always one we make together, as a fellowship of Christians seeking the unity for which Christ prayed. Your Holiness, as your sister in Christ, in a spirit of prayer, friendship, and hope, I commend our shared journey into the hands of God.
You can read my address to Pope Leo XIV here: archbishopofcanterbury.org/n…
ALT Pope Leo XIV people sit across from Archbishop Sarah at a large wooden desk in a Apostolic Palace. Pope Leo XIV wears white robes with a red cloak, while Archbishop Sarah wears black, white and red robes. The room features ornate decor, including a painting and a statue.
ALT Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop Sarah are seated side by side in the service after their audience, wearing ornate robes, in a chapel. Behind them is a large painting depicting a biblical scene, flanked by stained glass windows. A cross is between them on a small table with candles. The setting exudes a solemn and sacred atmosphere.
ALT Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop Sarah sit at the end of a room in separate highbacked chairs. Four members of the delegation sit in a row at either side of Pope Leo XIV and Archbishop Sarah.
ALT Pope Leo XIV receives a gift of Lambeth Palace honey from Archbishop Sarah. Pope Leo XIV is smiling and looking at the honey. Archbishop Sarah is smiling.
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
Apr 23
Today's the feast of St George, 3rd Century Greek soldier in the Roman army who died in the Diocletian persecution. He's the patron saint of England, Palestine, Ethiopia and Georgia, as well as peace-keeping missions. Glass by Margaret Edith Rope, 1947 at Chediston, Suffolk. 1/3
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
Apr 21
A wonderful article about how the Oxford chapels are buzzing again, by the splendid chaplain of Oriel, Rev'd Dr Robert Wainwright premierchristianity.com/opin…
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
For the first time ever, all three Brawn BGP 001 chassis have been united at #83MM, where we're celebrating the impossible story of #Brawn - the £1 #F1 team that overcame every adversity to become the World Championship's greatest underdog story.
With Jenson Button behind the wheel, the BGP 001 was driven into the history books, and we can't wait to see the pair back in action across the weekend.
📸 Jayson Fong
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
🥹 we’re still out there!!!! #Bartlet4America
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
Apr 8
Dear @chilternrailway
You have imposed an illegal purported 'queueing' system at Marylebone. In fact is dangerous and unlawful kettling of innocent passengers, to which we shall return.
Your system is illegal because:
1. It fails to make reasonable provision for the disabled
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
"Hope isn't a reward for those who have it all together, it's a lifeline for all of those who don't." says Revd James Dwyer, the Vicar at Christ Church, Flackwell Heath.
If you're thinking of trying church this Easter, find one near you at AChurchNearYou.com/lentandea….
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
Mar 30
Lady passenger from Marylebone to kings X this morning. I have your phone . Left in cab , you'd been to stoke Mandeville and we're going home to Peterborough, you paid in cash . Please circulate
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
I am Sarah, a servant of Jesus Christ, and I come as one seeking the grace of God, to travel with you in his service together.
I am sent as archbishop to serve you to proclaim the love a Christ and with you to worship and love him with heart and soul, mind and strength.
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
I very much like how this also broadly keeps to the well-known rule that Bishops can only move diagonally.
As I prepare for my installation at Canterbury Cathedral, it feels deeply humbling to be following in the footsteps of those who have walked this ancient route.
I’m looking forward to visiting local churches, cathedrals, and holy sites along the route, and to meeting people, praying with them and hearing their stories.
As I walk this path I will be praying for our Church and our world and asking God to bless those we meet. Every Christian life is a pilgrimage, a journey with God.
As I begin this new chapter in my own life and ministry, I am grateful to be walking with God and with others.
archbishopofcanterbury.org/a…
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The Girl with the Church Window Tattoo retweeted
Mar 15
A new exhibition @York_Minster seeks to promote the life of a medieval cleric who was twice Archbishop of York. Vicky Walker visits
#YorkMinster
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