Religion

All Saints Church can be seen in the background.

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When this high street church was bombed and then lost forever

Romsey Choral Society perform under the spotlights at the Abbey.

Romsey Choral Society perform under the spotlights at the Abbey.

Abbey launches fundraising campaign to replace spotlights in a bid to go green

Swastikas and antisemitic logos graffitied on Southampton underpass

Swastikas and antisemitic logos graffitied on Southampton underpass

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Swastikas graffitied on Southampton underpass branded ‘a gross form of indecency’

Clancy team joins Langar during spiritual commemoration in Southampton

Clancy team joins Langar during spiritual commemoration in Southampton

Gurdwara hosts contractors in tribute to Sikh Guru’s legacy of service

The peregrine chicks at Romsey Abbey

The peregrine chicks at Romsey Abbey

Peregrine falcons

Four peregrine chicks hatch at Romsey Abbey

Friends of Romsey Abbey have held their annual general meeting.

Friends of Romsey Abbey have held their annual general meeting.

Friends of Romsey Abbey

Friends of Romsey Abbey celebrate AGM with afternoon tea

Northam Methodist Church.

Northam Methodist Church.

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Echoes of faith: Southampton's 'little church with the big welcome'

Montage of Mary I and Winchester Cathedral

Montage of Mary I and Winchester Cathedral

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Hampshire came alive for the wedding of England's first queen

Dave Martin, committee member at St Matthew's Church

Dave Martin, committee member at St Matthew's Church

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Church that’s been closed since 2023 hopeful of completing renovation this summer

Father Michael Dennehy, Parish Priest for St Joseph and St Edmund.

Father Michael Dennehy, Parish Priest for St Joseph and St Edmund.

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Groups gather to commend 'gift' of Pope Francis at special mass

All invited to mass in Southampton set to be held during Pope's funeral

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Religious leaders pay tribute to 'great' Pope Francis after death

The crowd in the Guildhall Square for the Good Friday Easter service

The crowd in the Guildhall Square for the Good Friday Easter service

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Hundreds gather in Guildhall Square for Good Friday service

Meon Voices Choir thanks departing Chair for 10 years’ service as he helps raise £790 for two charities.

Meon Voices Choir thanks departing Chair for 10 years’ service as he helps raise £790 for two charities.

Phil Coundley bids farewell as chair of Meon Voices after 10 years

Southampton Vaisakhi parade and celebrations.

Southampton Vaisakhi parade and celebrations.

Best pictures as streets of Southampton fill with colour for Vaisakhi

Southampton Vaisakhi parade and celebrations.

Southampton Vaisakhi parade and celebrations.

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Thousands of people line the streets of Southampton for Vaisakhi Festival

Demonstrators gathered outside Norwood primary School in Eastleigh on Thursday afternoon after the school cancelled Easter festivities.

Pictured - Demonstration outside Norwood Primary School

Photos by Alex Shute

Demonstrators gathered outside Norwood primary School in Eastleigh on Thursday afternoon after the school cancelled Easter festivities.

Pictured - Demonstration outside Norwood Primary School

Photos by Alex Shute

Headteacher at centre of Easter storm praised as 'amazing' amid school protest

Norwood Primary School

Norwood Primary School

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‘Valued’ school should be allowed to ‘celebrate Easter in peace’ amid protest plans

Muslim pupils at Weston Secondary School will be allowed a day off from school next week to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

Muslim pupils at Weston Secondary School will be allowed a day off from school next week to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

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Students at secondary school to be allowed day off to celebrate end of Ramadan

Norwood Primary School

Norwood Primary School

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Headteacher's letter in full as school axes two Easter celebrations

The New Community Church in Southampton

The New Community Church in Southampton

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Church to celebrate two major anniversaries

The Islamic community in Southampton have come together to celebrate Iftar

The Islamic community in Southampton have come together to celebrate Iftar

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Muslim community gathers at Medina Mosque to celebrate Iftar

Holi is coming to Southampton

Holi is coming to Southampton

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Large-scale Holi festival set for Guildhall Square

Bishop of Southampton Rt Rev Rhiannon King touring Rose Road Association's purpose built Bradbury Centre on Aldermoor Road.

Bishop of Southampton Rt Rev Rhiannon King touring Rose Road Association's purpose built Bradbury Centre on Aldermoor Road.

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Charity supporting young people with disabilities gets bishop's backing

St Mary's Church Reverend Garry Roberts, who says cuts have come at the worst time as his church is forced to fundraise for repairs.

St Mary's Church Reverend Garry Roberts, who says cuts have come at the worst time as his church is forced to fundraise for repairs.

Listed buildings

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Government grant cuts come at 'worst time' for churches

Chaplain David Featch

Chaplain David Featch

Chaplain's wise words prove a hit in community

A severed deer's head was left in the porch at St Michael and All Angels Church

A severed deer's head was left in the porch at St Michael and All Angels Church

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Severed deer's head dumped at church

The entrance to Magdalen Hill Cemetery

The entrance to Magdalen Hill Cemetery

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Dozens of babies buried in unmarked grave by Christian care home in Hampshire

The Very Reverend Catherine Ogle

The Very Reverend Catherine Ogle

'The greatest honour': Dean of Winchester to retire next year

The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd Justin Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury, The Most Revd Justin Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury

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Archbishop of Canterbury judges motorbike show during visit to Hampshire

Diwali Mela returns to light up Southampton’s social calendar

Diwali Mela returns to light up Southampton’s social calendar

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Diwali Mela makes bold and bright return to Southampton

The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby

The Archbishop of Canterbury the Most Reverend Justin Welby

Archbishop of Canterbury

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Archbishop of Canterbury set to visit Southampton

New mosaic is unveiled at Southampton church

The new rector with the bishop of Winchester. Picture from Linda Dunham Beaulieu Camera Group

The new rector with the bishop of Winchester. Picture from Linda Dunham Beaulieu Camera Group

New rector of Beaulieu is officially welcomed into role

Mayor of Southampton, Dave Shields unveils new mosaic.

Mayor of Southampton, Dave Shields unveils new mosaic.

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Lord Mayor of Southampton unveils highly anticipated mosaic at city church

Estelle Baldry has joined Thrings as a senior associate

Estelle Baldry has joined Thrings as a senior associate

Romsey law firm adds new senior associate to its property team

The Venerable Rhiannon King will be the new Bishop of Southampton

The Venerable Rhiannon King will be the new Bishop of Southampton

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New Bishop of Southampton on 'exciting and surreal' role

The Rev Catherine Cowie is set to become the first female rector at Beaulieu Abbey Church

The Rev Catherine Cowie is set to become the first female rector at Beaulieu Abbey Church

Church set to welcome first female rector in its 495-year history

Canon Gary Philbrick has died after after a short illness

Canon Gary Philbrick has died after after a short illness

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Shock as 'awesome' clergyman dies shortly after being taken ill

Suzy Jackson at St Peter's Church.

Suzy Jackson at St Peter's Church.

Thousands of crocheted flowers brighten up church

Revd Karen James

Revd Karen James

Female ministers mark 50 years of women being ordained in Methodist Church

Betty Singleton has celebrated her 100th birthday in Southampton

Betty Singleton has celebrated her 100th birthday in Southampton

The great grandmother and Christian missionary celebrating her 100th birthday

Gemma Hunt will be hosting church services this weekend

Gemma Hunt will be hosting church services this weekend

CBeebies presenter to host pirate-themed church services

Pritam Kaur's grandchildren carrying her casket at her funeral in Southampton

Pritam Kaur's grandchildren carrying her casket at her funeral in Southampton

Send off for 'very kind' great-grandmother of 53

St Mark's Church (Right: Rev Vanessa Lawrence)

St Mark's Church (Right: Rev Vanessa Lawrence)

'It's really heart breaking': Vicar speaks out after lead stolen from church roof

A proposal to demolish the tower at St Jude's Church in Warren Avenue, Shirley, has been given the green light

A proposal to demolish the tower at St Jude's Church in Warren Avenue, Shirley, has been given the green light

Part of church set to be demolished after structural issues found

Muslims across the city gathered at a Southampton mosque to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

Muslims across the city gathered at a Southampton mosque to celebrate the end of Ramadan.

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Muslims gather for Eid celebrations to mark the end of Ramadan

The wall is in the brink of collapse

The wall is in the brink of collapse

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Church pledges to save baby's grave from destruction after mother pleas for help

Freemantle United Reformed Church, which closed in 2019, is set to be sold

Freemantle United Reformed Church, which closed in 2019, is set to be sold

Local government

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Landmark church set to be sold after relocation plans scrapped

Muslims gather at St Mary's for Iftar

Muslims gather at St Mary's for Iftar

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Iftar held at St Mary's as part of Ramadan celebrations

Hundreds at the Guildhall for a Good Friday Easter service

Hundreds at the Guildhall for a Good Friday Easter service

Hundreds of Christians gather in city centre for Good Friday service

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral

Winchester Cathedral

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Winchester Cathedral is increasing the price of its annual pass next month

Carly Devon was shocked to find her daughter Wynnie, two, reading a 'scary' church booklet posted through their door

Carly Devon was shocked to find her daughter Wynnie, two, reading a 'scary' church booklet posted through their door

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'Scary' church booklets featuring devil posted through Southampton letterboxes

Protestors were seen outside a Southampton church holding a banner and smoke grenades

Protestors were seen outside a Southampton church holding a banner and smoke grenades

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Masked group wave smoke grenades outside Catholic church