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Posted: 12 Oct 2012 @ 00:41

Revealed: a painting of Queen Henrietta Maria as St Catherine of Alexandria (c. 1639), by Sir Anthony Van Dyck, which was thought to be lost, has been discovered concealed within a larger painting of the Queen that was altered and over-painted in the 18th century. It is on display at the Banqueting House, Whitehall, until March 2013
www.hrp.org.uk/BanquetingHouse/

Plymouth priest to be Bishop of Crediton

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Rector

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Diocese of Edinburgh St James's Episcopal Church, Leith St James Vestry Invites applications for the position of RECTOR We are a vibrant, creative congregation committed to proclaiming God's l... Read More

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Raising the C of E's Spirit level

The Charismatic movement has had a powerful and growing influence on the Church of England over the past 50 years. Ted Harrison traces its effect Subscribe to read more

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Should every allegation of abuse be referred to the police?

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Repent, report, and reconcile

The C of E needs much more robust child-protection policies, argues Anne Lawrence Subscribe to read more

Tue 21 May 13 @ 14:14
Here's out story on last night's same-sex marriage debate http://t.co/EotNQUqnBV

Mon 20 May 13 @ 11:40
Francis Maude on death of his gay brother and his changing views on same-sex marriage http://t.co/fSL2FgM9O4