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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Yes Francis. Mrs D and I travelled to Spain and back in the car this summer with a narrator who had a voice like a corn crake.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 03/09/2025

I mean. It’s. Er. Well. It’s certainly striking.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 15/08/2025

Boney M at Ely_Cathedral. Wonderful vibes. Can’t wait. #daddycool And before you ask, I think the BVM would LOVE it.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 13/08/2025

Basil doing what Basil does best PS he knows he’s not allowed to sleep on the sofa.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

I think the viewer experience of #Wimbledon is significantly diminished by the removal of line judges. No more folks of all shapes, sizes and ages, crammed into ludicrous stripey Ralph Lauren outfits, bellowing and avoiding 125mph serves. It was all part of the fun.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 31/05/2025

The star of the Siena exhibition depicts the biblical scene where teenage Jesus loses his family for days. This the moment of reuniting. Note Jesus’ crossed arms & grumpy face. Dad giving him the evils & Mary saying “literally what have you been doing?” Nothing changes!!!!!!!

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 30/05/2025

I took Basil the Labrador with me to Durham, and we spent a lot of time in the cathedral on book research. He was immaculately behaved. Most folk were very happy to see him. A few made snarky comments about dogs in places of worship. What’s your view? Here he is with St Bede.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 27/05/2025

The Jesus prayer has been so significant to me over the years. Sometimes when I can’t pray anything else, it’s like holding on in desperation until things get better. And it works!

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 26/05/2025

Just back from dropping Mrs D and Granny D at the airport. I’m home alone with Basil 🐕. *plays Iggy Pop very loud *makes enormous stack of French Toast *Considers beer *Realises it’s only 8 o’clock in the morning

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 25/05/2025

I once repaired my own IPhone. Took hours. I tested it before closing it up - all working perfectly - closed it and smashed the battery connection in the process.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

I’m rapidly coming to the conclusion that the modern habit of storing everything in the enormous fridge (tomatoes, soft fruit, salad etc) renders it all absolutely tasteless. I can’t tell you how much better things taste at room temperature.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 22/05/2025

Me to a young colleague: “I’m sorry if that sounded bossy” Colleague to me: “You are my boss. Bossy is literally what you are supposed to sound like.”

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

We’re singing it this weekend. Our version in unison which is a shame.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

As a Christian I am not morally opposed to assisted dying under any circumstances. But I am absolutely opposed to legislation to allow it being galloped through on a badly drafted private member’s bill. This is too important an issue to do it badly. Literally lives are at stake.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 16/05/2025

I walk past this doorway every morning. It’s on Coe Fen behind the Fitzwilliam. I know nothing about it…I’m guessing it used to be something to do with Peterhouse…but I think it’s beautiful and I wish it was better looked after. #cambridge

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Fr Grant Ciccone @fathergrant.bsky.social · 13/05/2025

The Vatican announces that Pope Leo XIV will maintain an “active social media presence” on X and Instagram.

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Fr Grant Ciccone @fathergrant.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

Pope Leo XIV quoting St Augustine of Hippo: "What I am for you terrifies me; what I am with you consoles me. For you I am a bishop; but with you I am a Christian. The former is a duty; the latter a grace. The former is a danger; the latter, salvation."

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 11/05/2025

Proud Father alert- Master Didymus safely at Stansted having driven an aid convoy out to Ukr4ine, spending a couple of days there and flying home. Back to uni tomorrow. Amazing young man - takes after his Mother!

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

For the BBC to describe the conclave as not having yielded “a clear winner” or “a result” demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of the process and what it means. It’s not a competition. It’s a process of discernment, for a job that no candidate should feel worthy of.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

Today I am struck by the stark differences between how Popes are chosen and the process to choose an Archbishop of Canterbury. Which gives the Holy Spirit the best chance of working, I wonder? (I don’t pretend to know the answer by the way).

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Well done, brave and faithful servant. Rest in Peace. 😔🙏🏻🕊️

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Happy Easter everyone. Thanks for being there.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Yesterday for Palm Sunday we had not one but two donkeys, named Ronnie and Reggie after the Kray twins. They led the congregation in procession to the church. Brilliant fun.

Two vicars dressed in robes and two donkeys.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Our marvellous curate has just had a baby so I just made these for him, praying a blessing at the end of each row. A rather wonderful experience. Actually they’re so cute I don’t want to give them away, but they certainly won’t fit me.

A pair of white hand-knitted booties to fit a newborn.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 23/03/2025

Five years ago today - at the start of the first lockdown - this fella came to live with us. Basil has basically been asleep ever since. But we love him. Note how he grew into his paws…. 🐾

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 21/03/2025

So. Mrs D, expecting her son to be at the door just now, opened the door, arms outstretched to give him an enormous hug which would have been fine had it not actually been a Deliveroo driver.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 15/03/2025

I’m guessing Putin is literally sh*tting himself at this news.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 14/03/2025

Tonight on the way into evensong @Ely_Cathedral the altar that normally sits under the octagon has been removed, so I got to lie on the floor (in clericals - nobody seemed to mind) and take this picture of it. Evensong itself was utterly sublime.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Pondering. What happens when AI starts producing Christian books or even prophetic scripture? Is it possible that God could speak to us through AI? And if not, will we be able to tell the difference?

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

My 92 year old mother messages saying she needs my drainage rods to unblock the drainage outlet from her kitchen. No thank you, she doesn’t need help. She’s basically amazing (cycled 14km last weekend & sang alto at evensong with me yesterday). I do hope I inherited her genes!

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Still recovering from last night’s Shrove Tuesday supper fest. Duck pancakes followed by pancake pancakes. All quite pancakey.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

Spring is a marvellous time of year for bald people. It’s the only time we don’t have to wear a hat. #cueballsRule.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 05/03/2025

There are good YouTube videos.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 02/03/2025

Lightbulb moment: nobody in the CofE hierarchy - from archbishop down to priests and readers in parishes is actually doing the job they thought they were called to do. Missional and pastoral work is a tiny proportion of the role nowadays. No wonder morale is so low.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

I mean it’s an obvious point but the whole Oval Office press conference was a set up. It’s breathtakingly appalling. To do that to the elected leader of another country. Zelensky has absolutely sky rocketed in my estimations.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

I find watching the US Vice President in full swing very triggering - and I’ve realised that it’s because he reminds me of the boys who bullied me mercilessly at school. That’s the point I guess. Side note: you never really get over being bullied as a child.

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 01/03/2025

Morning everyone. Has anyone discovered a drinkable alcohol free wine? 🍷 Woukd you care to share the secret with the rest of us? #LentLooms

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Father Didymus @frdidymus.bsky.social · 26/02/2025

Lenten preparations in full swing.

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