THE FRIENDS OF MOUNT ATHOS
HILANDAR APPEAL
Patron
HRH The Prince of Wales
It is now four years since the catastrophic fire at Hilandar gutted almost half of the monasteryÕs buildings. Since that time, the Friends with the encouragement and support of HRH The Prince of Wales have been actively involved in supporting the brotherhood in its task of restoring the monastery. So far, the money raised by the Friends has been applied to the rebuilding of the monasteryÕs bakery. Much has been done; but much remains to be done.
To launch the next phase of the Hilandar Appeal, the Friends are holding a reception in the presence of HRH The Prince of Wales at Bridgewater House by kind permission of the Latsis family.
The evening will include musical entertainment, provided by an ensemble led by Dimitri Conomos. The ensemble will perform chant appropriate to the various traditions represented on the Holy Mountain, as well as vocal and instrumental folk music from the Balkans. Dr Vladeta Jankovic, formerly Serbian ambassador to the United Kingdom, now ambassador to the Holy See, will speak about the progress made to date on the rebuilding work at Hilandar.
Admission will be by ticket only and all sums raised will be applied to the rebuilding and refurbishment of the monasteryÕs library. Members are warmly encouraged to include an additional donation towards this most important project, or if unable to attend, to make a contribution in support of this important project. UK taxpayers are asked to complete a Gift Aid Declaration, which will increase the value of their contributions.
Applications for tickets should be made on the downloadable reservation form. whose content is reproduced below.
Cheques in pounds sterling should be made payable to the Hilandar Appeal and returned together with completed application forms as soon as possible to: Alasdair Cross, La Mare au Chanteur, La Neuve Rue, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1SD, Great Britain.
Checks in US dollars should be made payable to The Friends of Mount Athos – Hilandar Appeal and returned to Robert Allison, 45 N. Saunders Rd., Greene, ME 04236 USA together with a duplicate copy of the attached form.
Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Some allowance will be made for members applying from overseas.
THE FRIENDS OF MOUNT ATHOS
invite you to a reception with music
in the presence of HRH The Prince of Wales
in aid of the
at Bridgewater House, 14 Cleveland Row, London SW1
on Thursday 15 May 2008 at 5.15 for 5.30 pm
Admission by ticket only, price £50/$100 each
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You are warmly encouraged to include a generous donation to the appeal using the enclosed form, but not to apply for more tickets than you can use since numbers are limited. All receipts will go to the appeal. All are welcome to attend, to bring guests, and to contribute generously to the appeal for the rebuilding of this great monastery. Tickets will be allocated on a first come, first served basis. Some allowance will be made for members applying from overseas.
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Payments in pounds sterling: please send this form together with your cheque as soon as possible to Alasdair Cross, La Mare au Chanteur, La Neuve Rue, St Peter Port, Guernsey, GY1 1SD, Great Britain.
Payments in American dollars: please send this form to Alasdair Cross at the above address and a duplicate copy together with your check (payable to The Friends of Mount Athos – Hilandar Appeal) to Robert Allison, 45 N. Saunders Rd., Greene, Maine 04236 USA