Feast of St Athanasius the Great
Thursday 1 May
7pm Vespers at Church of the 318 Holy Fathers
Friday 2 May
9:30am Matins & Divine Liturgy at the Church of the 318 Holy Fathers

Dedication of the icon of St Sylvester & Hosius of Cordoba
Saturday 10 May
5:30pm arrival of icon at the Church of the 318 Holy Fathers
6:00pm Vespers
Sunday 11 May
9:30am Matins & Divine Liturgy at St Julian’s Church
12:30pm Shrewsbury Cathedral: fellowship

Feast of St Constantine & Helen
Tuesday 20 May Vespers at Church of 318 Holy Fathers
Wednesday 21 May Matins & Divine Liturgy at Church of 318 Holy Fathers

St Melangell Pilgrimage
Monday 26 May
1pm Blessing of the Waters St Melangell’s Shrine, Pennant Melangell
4.30pm Vespers St Melangell’s Shrine, Penant Melangell

Holy Ascension
Thursday 29 May
9:30am Matins & Divine Liturgy at Church of the 318 Holy Fathers

Euchelaion / Holy Unction
Friday 30 May
7pm Euchelaion at Church of the 318 Holy Fathers

Other Nicaea Events
May 24, 2025 - Jun 06, 2025
Eternal Light: Exhibition of Holy Icons
Explore the sacred beauty of icons at this unique exhibition, with special evening openings and insightful talks by renowned iconographer Aidan Hart.
May 25, 2025
A Concert of Ancient Music
Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime evening of sacred music, as the Chronos Ensemble and the Mosaic Choir revive the ancient melodies of the early Christian Church.
May 31, 2025
Open Day at 318 Holy Fathers
A day of pilgrimage to the only church in the UK dedicated to the Fathers who participated in the council.
Jun 01, 2025
Ceremonial Celebrations
The Patronal Feast of the community with His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas followed by a lunch reception.
Jun 21, 2025
Symposium
Commemorating the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, featuring Fr. John Behr examining its profound impact on Christian history.
Other Events
In the lead up to the 1700th Anniversary celebrations we will be holding additional liturgies and festal services in honour of the saints who participated.