Open Day at the Church of the 318 Holy Fathers
Welcome to our special Open Day as we celebrate the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea! Our church in Shrewsbury holds a unique dedication to the 318 God-bearing Fathers who gathered in 325 AD to affirm the foundational teachings of our Orthodox Christian faith.
Event details
Date: Saturday, 31 May 2025
Venue: Church of the 318 Holy Father, Dove Close, Shrewsbury, SY2 6FB
Schedule
- 9:30 AM – Matins & Divine Liturgy
- 12:30 PM – Buffet Lunch
- 1.30 PM – Talk: Who were the 318 Fathers? Fr Stephen Maxfield
- 1.45 to 4.30 PM – Guided tours of the church
- 4:30 PM – Paraklesis
- 6:00 PM – Patronal Vespers with His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas presiding
There will also be a talk at 3pm at the Icon Exhibition at St Julian’s Church: The Mystery of the Icon’s Beauty: Light becomes flesh that flesh might be filled with light, talk by Aidan Hart.
Visitor Information
Location: Church of the 318 Holy Fathers, Shrewsbury, SY2 6FB
Cost: Free (donations welcome)
Accessibility: The church is accessible for wheelchair users. Please contact us in advance if you have specific requirements.
Parking: Limited parking is available at the church. Additional parking at Shrewsbury Town Football Club.
Contact: For more information, please email the events secretary: nicaea2025@shrewsburyorthodox.com.
Come and be part of this historic celebration as we mark 1700 years since the gathering that affirmed Christian belief for millennia.
All are welcome!