Accession anniversary 2026
Handel’s Zadok the Priest was originally composed for the coronation of King George II. Its unparalleled instrumental introduction, lasting a minute and a quarter, builds up a tension – rising and falling by stages – which leads inexorably to the entry of the choir, a dazzling moment (dare I say it) somewhat evoking the impact of a nuclear explosion. Thanks to the initiative of Fr. Hugh and the generous donation of […]
September music agenda
Music for September Sunday 6th 10.30am Holy Communion Setting Missa in Tempore Alligatum (Girdlestone) Hymn 609, 628, 763, 739 Motet Pange lingua (plainchant) Tuesday 8th 7pm Holy Communion Cantiles Walmisley in d minor Anthem Zadok, the Priest (Handel) Preces and Responses William Smith of Durham Psalm 121 Hymns St. Paul’s Hymn, and National Anthem Sunday 13th 10.30am Holy Communion […]
8 Sept – A Service to Mark the King’s Accession
On September 8th at 7pm, an evensong service will be held at St Paul’s church to mark the Accession of His Majesty the King to the throne. In the same way as in previous years, the service will include music conducted by our Music Director EG, and performed by a vocal octet, accompanied by a […]
August-September Crossword
Crossword N°16 – by Patricia Cerrone In this puzzle you’ll find references to some of the trees and plants mentioned in the Bible, i.e. the clues with asterisks. These might be good starting points, as well as numbers 8 and 19 Across which can be looked up easily online. It’s useful to remember that usually phrases indicating the start or end of a word very […]
August music agenda
Music for August Sunday 2nd 10.30am Holy Communion Setting Byrd three-part (Gloria – Girdlestone) Hymn 545, 255, 729, 593 Motet Sicut modo geniti (Buxtehude) Sunday 9th 10.30am Holy Communion Setting Missa in Tempore Alligatum (Girdlestone) Hymn 2, 602, 721, 713 Motet Parce Domine (Obrecht) Sunday 19th 10.30am Holy Communion Hymn 649, 658, 394, 650 Sunday 30th 10.30am Holy Communion Setting Merbecke Hymn 799, 262, 451, 546 Motet Come, Holy Ghost (Attwood)
July music agenda
Music for July Sunday 5th 10.30am Holy Communion Setting Missa in Tempore Alligatum (Girdlestone) Hymn 537, 131, 462, 739 Motet Panis Angelicus (Franck) Sunday 12th 10.30am Holy Communion Setting Darke in F (Gloria – Girdlestone) Hymn 623, 116, 691, 702 Motet Cantique de Jean Racine (Fauré) Sunday 19th 10.30am Holy Communion Setting Merbecke Hymn 763, 387, 464, 710 Motet O via escatorum (M. Haydn) Sunday 26th 10.30am Holy […]
A Patronal Festival to Remember at St Paul’s Monaco
A providential encounter several months ago between the Bishop of Cyprus and the Gulf and Harry Bearn (Leading Hand) serving in the Royal Navy on Bahrain at the time led to an invitation from the Chaplain that an episcopal visit take place on the Feast Day of St Paul. Last Sunday’s Patronal Festival at St […]
28th June 2026 Bring a Friend to Church
Spreading the Good News can feel daunting, but one of the easiest ways we can clearly signal our faith is by telling people that we enjoy going to church and then inviting them to see the warmth and life we find there. The 28th of June is a doubly special day because as well as […]
A Call Across the Airwaves: Remembering De Gaulle’s Historic BBC Broadcast
Beneath clear Monaco skies and in the shadow of the Winston Churchill bust on Avenue de Grande-Bretagne, a small but distinguished gathering recently came together to commemorate one of the most consequential broadcasts in modern history: General Charles de Gaulle’s appeal to the French people, transmitted by the BBC from London during the dark days […]
St Martin-in-the-Fields
In May 2026, the Chamber Choir of St Martin-in-the-Fields, London, had the privilege of visiting St Paul’s Church, Monaco. At St Martin’s, music forms an integral part of worship, outreach, and community life, drawing on a tradition that spans many decades. The church is home to a wide range of musical activity, from congregational singing […]
