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 October

Our Beautiful Temple

 When we come into our church, which from the outside is not always so beautiful, we encounter the loving presence of God, and are surrounded by the Holy Icons of Christ, the Most Holy Mother of God and all the saints. We try to make this place beautiful for God in our own little way. The Holy Altar is separated from the body of the church by the icon screen, the doors and curtains of which remain closed when services are not being celebrated. The Altar is the sacred space that contains the Holy Table and all that is needed for the ordering of services. In the tabernacle the Holy Mysteries are kept for the communion of the sick and we acknowledge the presence of Christ by keeping a vigil lamp constantly burning on the Holy Table. This is a place of great peace and holiness and is only to be entered with permission from the priest. Any bad or evil thoughts and actions have no place here and the priest always acknowledges his unworthiness before he enters the Altar.

Beauty does not only come in the surrounding of our Temple but in the people God has brought to us and who are our spiritual brothers and sisters. None of us are perfect but we are all children of God, who like all children have our faults and difficulties. If we really want to make our Temple beautiful for God we should make a reality of the phrase "see how Christians love on another"!

On a more practical level, Mihai is setting up a stall where we can buy things for use in our Orthodox life. It would be helpful if you have any special requests for anything specific that you would like to be available, to let Mihai know.

We are still collecting toiletries for the Food Bank until Sunday 14th October before we start collecting Christmas food and treats from Sunday 21st October.

Much Love,

Fr. George.