Tristan da Cunha Births and Christenings

Birth of Emily Tahlia Swain

Christening of Liam Glass

Photos from Rachel Green

Liam Glass was christened on the 11th September 2022 in St Joseph’s Church. Normally a reception is held after the church service, however due to offloading the ship arriving with goods from CapeTown the reception was held a bit later in the evening at the Prince Philip Hall.

Liam and his parents Rachel Green and Leo Glass

Father Dominic carrying out the ceremony at St Joseph's Catholic Church

Liam with his Godparents: Back L-R : Patrick Green, Nathan Swain, Jason Green, Kelly Green, Caryn Green, Conchita Repetto and Nicky Swain

Front L-R : Father Dominic, Stephanie Glass, Ramon Repetto, Mum Rachel with Liam and Dad Leo, Lay Minister and Great Grandmother Anne Green, Natalie Swain and Sasha Swain

Christening of Riley Ellen Glass

Photos from Georgina Jones, Kate Sherry and Robert Urquhart

Riley Ellen Glass was Christened on Sunday the 4th September 2022 at St Mary's Church followed by a reception which was held at the Prince Philip Hall. Riley's sister Rosslin and mum Stacey were also baptised on the same day.

Riley with sister Rosslin	Riley with great grandmother Catherine Glass
Riley with her Grandparents: L-R: Conrad Glass, Sharon Glass, Martha White, Greg Kessler, parents Stacey Lee-White, Leon Glass and sister Rosslin.
Riley's Godparents including some of Stacey's and Rosslin's godparents: L-R Back row: Eric Glass, Warren Glass, Graham Rogers, Justin Green, Patrick Green, Shane Green, Steve Swain, Kelly Green, Front Row: Danny Rogers, Sasha Swain, Adrian Swain, Sheila Glass, Greg Kessler, Lorraine Repetto, Martha White, Judith Green, Julie Green, Samantha Swain, Lynette Green   Absent: Jason Jacobs, Keagan Jacobs, Riaan Willemse, Frank Swain, Matthew Rogers, Magdalena Armstrong and Willem Engelbrecht