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 January

A NEW YEAR, A NEW DEACON!

What a joyful occasion it was on 23rd December when Sayedna Silouan ordained Mihai to be our deacon and James to be sub-deacon. Mihai will be called Fr. Michael and will be a great asset to our parish, sharing in the liturgical life of the Church as well as getting involved with the pastoral side of things. This is a new start for Fr. Michael and a boost to our parish and we all need to support him, Joanna and the children as much as we are able. Let us not forget that Fr. Michael works full time in the world to support his family and gives of his time to the Church with love and deep devotion.     

So, at the start of the New Year, let us thank God for sending us Father Deacon Michael who will be a great help in the work of the parish and who eventually will be a priest, and also for sub-deacon James as he continues his work in the Church. A big "thank you" to all those who have worked so hard, often out of sight, for all of us in many different ways. Thank you, too, to all our dear children whose presence in church is a great joy and shows us how God wants us to be.

Wishing you all a Happy New Year.

Much Love,

Fr. George.