Churches

St. Michael's - North Piddle

Church Profile:

Dedicated to St Michael. The origins of the church can be traced to 1289, the present church was rebuilt in 1876. For further information please contact Betty Curthoys on 01905 381248

St. Michael, the Archangel. Feast Day 29 Sept.

The name Michael signifies "Who is like to God?" and was the war cry of the good angels in the battle fought in heaven against Satan and his followers. Holy Scripture describes St. Michael as "one of the chief princes," and leader of the forces of heaven in their triumph over the powers of hell. He has been especially honoured and invoked as patron and protector by the Church from the time of the Apostles. Although he is always called "the Archangel," the Greek Fathers and many others place him over all the angels - as Prince of the Seraphim. St. Michael is the patron of grocers, mariners, paratroopers, police and sickness.

Village Profile:

There is a population of 80 inhabitants representing a good cross section of a rural community including a recent influx of younger families. The whole parish is designated as open countryside. There is no ‘centre’ to the village which has no shop etc.