Welcome

Welcome to our website which we hope will be of interest or a source of information to you. Ours is a parish of the Antiochian Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Antioch, which is in communion with all the canonical Orthodox Churches and the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. In line with Orthodox practice, our services are in the language of the people; in our case, English, Orthodox visitors of other backgrounds saying the Lord's Prayer in their native tongue. 

The Orthodox Church lies in a tradition that goes back in an unbroken line to the Church of the Apostles and the earthly life of Christ Himself. We are often portayed as a very conservative church but this is a matter of faith and history; one cannot change the truth to fit into a very fleeting, passing, timescale when viewed with the eternity of God and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit.

In our church you will see many icons of Christ, the Mother of God and many saints and sacred events; a feature of Orthodoxy that proclaims the Incarnation of our Lord and God Jesus Christ and are often referred to as "windows into heaven". The priestly vestments are very beautiful; not for the glorification of the clergy but for the glory of sinful humanity transformed by the Grace of God. The Divine Liturgy is the principal service, when the faithful may receive the Body and Blood of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Incense is used in all our services and permeates the fabric of the church itself. Thus we have a church that is internally very beautiful visually, has the aroma of sanctity and our ears are filled with beautiful music (Just human voices: instruments are not allowed). In some way the church building reflects the glory of Heaven and a place fitting for God.

Anyone may come to our church to "have a look" and you are assured of a warm welcome. Do not worry about how to act or what to do; just let the experience take care of itself. If you need any information about any aspect of our church or the Orthodox Church in general, do not hesitate to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Fr. George (Evans), Parish Priest.

Fr George's Letter for November

Does Anybody Read This?*

At our last Church Council meeting this question was asked. Sub-deacon James spends his own time and resources to produce this newsletter every month and often there are a lot left. Hopefully our monthly leaflet will be more edifying than the election leaflets that will drop through our letter boxes over the next few weeks. This coming Sunday our leaflet will be given out when folk come for the antidoron.

If you read this please try and remember those who need our Church's help, especially the Foodbank in Edlington who do a great job in feeding those who, for whatever reason, would otherwise go hungry. Please bring any gifts of food, especially seasonable items like mince pies, Christmas puddings, selection boxes, etc. Do not judge but have compassion as the Lord himself taught us, not just by His words but by His actions. We will be donating money to other organisations as part of our gifts for the Christ Child. The last day for bringing items for the Foodbank before Christmas will be Sunday 8th December. Thank you.

Politicians and their games come and go but unfortunately the poor we will always have with us and, as the Lord Himself told us, "Assuredly, I say to you, inasmuch as you did it to one of the least of these My brethren, you did it to Me."

                            Much Love,

Fr. George.

(Note from Subdeacon James: *The title and first line of Fr George's letter this month refers specifically to the printed version of the newsletter. I had been putting them on the table at the back of the Chancel but as this is now our little shop I wonder if people thought they were no longer free. I can assure you they are still very much free so please take one. If ever you find there are none left please let me know and I can print more. Alternatively, if you log on to the website [www.orthodoxdoncaster.org], you can sign up for getting the newsletter by email each month.)