On Saturday 30 May and Sunday 31 May we had services for the Great Feast of Pentecost.  All-night Vigil with the blessing of wheat, wine, oil and five loaves was served on Saturday evening and the Hours and  Divine Liturgy were served on Sunday morning.  Our church was decorated beautifully with green branches in the honour of the Life-giving Trinity.  On both days we were joined by friends from Newcastle.  At Divine Liturgy the customary prayers were offered for Orthodox unity, peace in Ukraine, and peace in the Holy Land.  In accordance with Orthodox custom, Divine Liturgy was followed immediately by Vespers and the special "kneeling prayers" appointed to be read on this day.