Ricky

History Enthusiast - Winchester Based 📍✝️

[Ricky @RickyWiggins9]

The oldest and tallest still standing Norman tower in Britain, all built from recycled Roman brick.
#stalbans #cathedral #history

[Vatican News @VaticanNews]

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

[Ricky @RickyWiggins9]

Shaq dancing for Chuck’s birthday @NBAonTNT

[Ricky @RickyWiggins9]

Merry Christmas! Another beautiful Midnight Mass in @StAlbansCath presided by @BishopStAlbans and @jokellymoore All the best for 2025! 🎄⛪️

[The Beatles Spotify Updates 🎶 @BeatlesSpotify]

George Harrison’s ‘All Things Must Pass’ has now surpassed 1 BILLION streams on Spotify!

— It is George’s first album and the only solo album by one of The Beatles to reach this milestone.

[Ricky @RickyWiggins9]

What a week it has been! Dinner twice with @CriscentiRev meeting @JustinWelby on Friday night and finally bless to talk with Brother Stewart! #Winchester #winchestercathedral #archbishopofcanterbury #mucknellabbey

[Rev'd Joanna Criscenti @CriscentiRev]

Such an inspiring talk given by @ruthvalerio @WinCathedral this evening on developing new habits to help us care for God's creation. @RickyWiggins9 #smallchoices #MakingaDifference #learningvirtues

[Ricky @RickyWiggins9]

O God of spirits who trampled down death and gave life to the world, give rest to the soul of your departed servant Gary, in a place of brightness, a place of refreshment, a place of repose, where all sickness and sorrow have fled away.
Amen

My prayers are with Gary’s family

[Orthodox Christianity @Orthodoxy2019]

Glory to God!

[Ricky @RickyWiggins9]

Congratulations to @CriscentiRev on her ordination at @WinCathedral

[Ricky @RickyWiggins9]

@tomm_26 Rigged

[Ricky @RickyWiggins9]

The Welcome Service for the 98th Bishop of Winchester on the 13th was a spectacular event, steeped in history and tradition! Wonderful to finally see @RevAndrewRumsey and always fun to chat with @CriscentiRev

[Bishop Fulton Sheen @Bishop_Sheen]

No man hates God without first hating himself.

[Diocese of Winchester @CofEWinchester]

On Saturday, we welcomed Bishop Philip into our diocese at a moving service at Winchester Cathedral. Bishop Philip spoke of heritage, healing and hope as we move forward in the life of our diocese.

Take a look at the photos here: https://t.co/p09eIkQpFb

[Ricky @RickyWiggins9]

Lessons and Carols at @StAlbansCath was spectacular! It’s always wonderful to see @BishopStAlbans

[Classic Republicans @gopclassics]

Lord of the Rings films released under…

George W Bush: 3
Barack Obama: 0
Donald Trump: 0
Joe Biden: 0

[The Church of England @churchofengland]

16 - Sheep 🐑

The Very Rev Jo Kelly-Moore, from @diostalbans, shares today's Advent reflection.

Open daily Advent activities for the whole family with our online Advent calendar https://t.co/RP7IaFCGlZ.

[Ricky @RickyWiggins9]

@RevRichardColes @nickbaines @BishopStAlbans potential career advancement?

[St Albans Cathedral @StAlbansCath]

Today we celebrate Edward the Confessor, an 11th century king of the English, known for his work in building Westminster Abbey and for being a holy and devout king.

His shield is on one of our tower ceiling panels and you can also see his statue on our High Altar screen.

[Catherine Ogle @CatherineOgle]

After a marathon of reading legal documents and schedules to my colleagues, in the context of ancient ceremony, the notice is now on the door @WinCathedral sharing news of the election of our new bishop! @pmounstephen #rathermoving #heritage #election #hurrah