IN THE DEPOT | This chalice and paten were found after the Battle of Arnhem on the Utrechtseweg near the Sint Elisabeths Gasthuis. The set may have been used in the hospital by one of the approximately 15 British chaplains who were involved in the battle.

You can now register for our Winter Meeting on 'The Military and the Church'. 11 January 2025, online. tickettailor.com/events/ecclesi… You can also submit paper proposals here: ecclesiasticalhistorysociety.com/24-25-winter-m… #twitterstorians #churchhistory #history

New on our blog: Joshua Madrid Joshua Madrid explores how #WWII impacted the Catholic Church in #England. Did total war create a total faith? eccleshistsoc.wordpress.com/2024/08/28/tot… #twitterstorians #churchhistory

It’s a work in progress currently but from 2025, look out for us at living history events!

Today is Battle of Britain Day when we remember The Few, who defended our nation and fought against tyranny. We must never forget the sacrifice they made for our freedom. #LestWeForget #BoB84 #battleofbritainday

Quite astonishing bravery in the circumstances!

This year marks the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem and Operation Market Garden. Army Chaplains will be taking part in services to commemorate the Anniversary, many of which will be taking place this weekend. 🙏 #LestWeForget #Arnhem #OperationMarketGarden

WW2 Pod: We Have Ways of Making You Talk Ant Bomber Brentnall Al Murray - DKMS.ORG.UK 🇺🇦 James Holland

#CfP: "The Church and the #Military" - The EHS is looking for papers for their winter meeting, 11 January 2025, dealing with the complex relationship between military organisations and the #Church as well as #religion in a broader sense. (JB) ecclesiasticalhistorysociety.com/24-25-winter-m…

A British army chaplain removes the personal effects of the dead after the fighting at Neuve Chappelle - find out more about chaplains in our latest podcast "I can't say my prayers on a stolen carpet...." Out this Sunday #ww1

Just a week to go until I give the Royal Army Chaplains' Museum Annual Lecture at the Guards Chapel, reflecting on army chaplaincy at the liberation of Bergen-Belsen. If you can get to London on 15 October 18.30, free tickets are available here - bit.ly/3Z0E4tR

11 Oct 1944, Revd Geoffrey Bernard, British Army Chaplain, died Italy, aged 34. Buried Florence War Cemetery. Born in Bristol. 3 younger siblings & a half-sibling. Educated University of Bristol & @ridleyhall (photo). 1936, married Rose. 1939, living in South Yorks. #WW2 Royal Army Chaplains’ Museum : Faith In The Forces

A British army chaplain prays at the body of a dying German soldier in France in 1918. Find out more about military chaplains in our latest podcast, "I can't say my prayers on a stolen carpet..." out tomorrow #WW1

Thoroughly recommended podcast! WW1 chaplains played a part in preparing chaplains for their role in WW2, so it’s fascinating to hear of their experiences, in the trenches or on the station platform with new testaments and cigarettes!