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Catechism Classes & Discover Orthodoxy Sessions

Posted on 28 August 2025 by admin

Orthodox catechism classes start Wed 10 Sept at Church of 318 Holy Fathers, Shrewsbury. Plus Archdiocese Discover Orthodoxy sessions Tues 9 Sept. Continue reading →

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Patriarchal and Synodal Encyclical issued on the occasion of the 1700th Anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council in Nicaea

Posted on 28 May 2025 by admin

Read the Patriarch’s Historic Encyclical for Our Feast
His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew has issued a special Patriarchal and Synodal Encyclical for the 1700th anniversary of the First Ecumenical Council of Nicaea. This profound message speaks directly to our parish’s unique dedication to the 318 God-bearing Fathers.
The Patriarch reminds us why Nicaea matters today: “He became human so that we might become divine.” As the only UK parish dedicated to these Holy Fathers, we have a special calling to understand this timeless message. Continue reading →

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Holy Scripture in the Orthodox Church – the Septuagint

Posted on 1 October 2024 by admin

Introduction The Old and New Testaments of the Holy Bible are part of God’s revelation to mankind.  The Orthodox Church claims that the author of the Old Testament is truly God Himself, but it recognises that it is equally the

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Holy Week & Pascha in Shrewsbury 2024

Posted on 24 April 2024 by admin

Orthodox Christian Holy Week and Pascha will be celebrated with great solemnity once again in Shrewsbury in 2024 from 27 April to 5 May. This year, we enter Holy Week with the reception of eight catechumens on Lazarus Saturday. Below

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Join Us This Sunday To Celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III

Posted on 5 May 2023 by ABowe

We are holding a bring-and-share lunch after the Divine Liturgy on Sunday 8 May to celebrate this historic event. All are welcome – family, friends and neighbours – as we mark the crowning of our new monarch. Please bring foods

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