You will find on our website information about our community, our services and how to find our church. You will see that we are a diverse community with many nationalities represented in our congregations. All are welcome, and while many of us come from traditional Orthodox countries – Greece, Cyprus, Romania, the Ukraine, Russia etc., many are British people who have found a home in Orthodoxy. This is a surprise for some and they may be equally surprised that most of our services are conducted in English, because it is our common language.
Orthodoxy is not an exotic near Eastern phenomenon somehow left behind as a residue of the Ottoman Empire. It is, quite simply “Christianity”! It is the Church founded by Jesus Christ after his Resurrection, which happened in Palestine, in the near East! Orthodox Christianity is a wonderful religion, full of joy, hope and excitement. Every year we remember the events of Christ’s life, reflect on the meaning and renew ourselves through experiencing these feasts.
Beauty is very important for us, beauty in the icons, beauty in the church buildings, beauty in the singing, beauty in the services. We enjoy our Orthodoxy and hope that anyone who visits our community will have their minds opened to the ineffable glory and majesty of God, the Holy Trinity.
Orthodox Christianity is not a theoretical religion of books and study (though we do have plenty of books) but it is something that we LIVE and DO. It affects the whole of our lives and is certainly not confined to Sundays. Because it is something that we do, it is only by joining in with that “doing” that people can really understand what Orthodoxy is all about. So, if you are interested “Come and See!”
St. Finnian, bishop of Clonard and founder of Skellig Michael (ca. 549). St. Colman of Glendalough (659). St. Columba of Leinster (548). St. Cormac, abbot (6th C). St. Agatha of Wimborne (790).
12th December 2019
Intercession Service
12th December 2019 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Close, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
Catechetical Study
12th December 2019 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Cl, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
St Edburgh of Lyminge, virgin (7th C). St Edburgh, abbess of Minster-in-Thanet (751)
13th December 2019
Thanet (751)
St Hygbald, abbot of Hibaldstow (7th C). SS. Fingar and Phiala, and 770 other martyr companions (5th C).
14th December 2019
Great Vespers
14th December 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Close, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
St. Offa, King of Essex, monk (ca. 709). St. Florentius [Flann], abbot of Bangor (7th C).
15th December 2019
Matins and Divine Liturgy
15th December 2019 9:40 am - 12:00 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Close, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
Children’s Catechesis | Varangian Guard Youth Club
15th December 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm
SY3 7PY, Rocke St, Shrewsbury SY3 7PY, UK
St. Beoc of Lough Derg (5th C).
16th December 2019
St. Tydecho (6th C). St. Briach, disciple of St Tudwal (6th C).
17th December 2019
St Winebald, abbot and missionary in England and Heidenheim (761). St. Samthan, foundress of Clonbroney Convent (6th C). St. Flannan, 1st bishop of Killaloe (7th C).
18th December 2019
England and Heidenheim (761). St. Samthan, foundress of Clonbroney Convent (6th C). St. Flannan, 1st bishop of Killaloe (7th C).
Church cleaning
18th December 2019 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Cl, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
Small Paraklesis
18th December 2019 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Cl, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
St. Manirus, bishop and Apostle of the north of Scotland.
19th December 2019
Intercession Service
19th December 2019 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Close, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
Catechetical Study
19th December 2019 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Cl, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
St. Urscinus, disciple of St. Columbanus and abbot of St. Ursanne (625).
20th December 2019
St. Bernwald of Bampton (8th C)
21st December 2019
Great Vespers
21st December 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Close, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
Matins and Divine Liturgy
22nd December 2019 9:40 am - 12:00 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Close, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
Preparation of the church for feast
22nd December 2019 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Cl, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
St. Frithebert, bishop of Hexham (766). St. Mazota of Abernethy (8th C).
23rd December 2019
St. Caran, missionary (7th C).
24th December 2019
Royal Hours
24th December 2019 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Cl, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
Vesperal Liturgy for the Feast of the Nativity
24th December 2019 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Cl, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
St Alburgh of Wilton, nun (810).
25th December 2019
Christmas Day
25th December 2019
Divine Liturgy for the Feast of the Nativity
25th December 2019 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Cl, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
Boxing Day
26th December 2019
St. Tathai of Glamorgan (6th C). St. Maethlu of Anglesey (6th C).
26th December 2019
Intercession Service
26th December 2019 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Close, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
Catechetical Study
26th December 2019 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Cl, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
Great Vespers
28th December 2019 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Close, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
Divine Liturgy of Saint James
29th December 2019 10:30 am - 12:50 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Close, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
St Egwin, bishop of Worcester and founder of Evesham Abbey (717).
30th December 2019
Vespers for the Feast of the Circumcision
31st December 2019 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
St. Maelryhs of the Isle of Bardsey (6th C). SS. Elvan and Mydwyn, missionaries of Britain (2nd C). St. Beoc, abbot of Lough Derg (5th C). St. Connat, abbess of Kildare (590). St. Cuan (6th C). St. Fanchea, abbess of Rossory (585).
1st January 2020
Divine Liturgy of St Basil the Great
1st January 2020 10:30 am - 12:30 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Cl, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
St. Seiriol (6th C).
2nd January 2020
Intercession Service
2nd January 2020 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Close, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
Catechetical Study
2nd January 2020 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Cl, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
St. Hywyn, companion of St. Cadman in Cornwall. (6th C). St. Finlay (6th C). St. Fintan (6th C). SS Fugatos and Damian (2nd C). St. Wenog.
3rd January 2020
Cornwall. (6th C). St. Finlay (6th C). St. Fintan (6th C). SS Fugatos and Damian (2nd C). St. Wenog.
Royal Hours
3rd January 2020 10:30 am - 11:30 am
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Cl, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
Great Vespers
4th January 2020 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Close, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
St. Ruman of Ireland (5th C). St Cera, abbess (7th C ).
5th January 2020
Matins
5th January 2020 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Close, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
Divine Liturgy in Telford
5th January 2020 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Barclay Court, Barclay Ct, Donnington, Telford TF2 8AP, UK
Great Blessing of the Waters
5th January 2020 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
Barclay Court, Barclay Ct, Donnington, Telford TF2, UK
Children’s Catechesis | Telford
5th January 2020 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
Barclay Court, Barclay Ct, Donnington, Telford TF2 8AP, UK
Great Vespers
5th January 2020 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Cl, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
St. Edeyrn (6th C). St. Eigrad (6th C). St. Merinus (6th C). St. Diman (658). St. Schotin (6th C). St. Peter, abbot of Canterbury (ca. 607).
6th January 2020
Liturgy for the Feast of Theophany followed by blessing of the River Severn
6th January 2020 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
Greek Orthodox Church, Dove Cl, Shrewsbury SY2 6QY, UK
followed by Blessing of the River Severn
St. Brannock of Braunton (6th C). St. Cedd of Lastingham, bishop of the East Saxons (664). St. Cronan Beg, bishop of Aendrum (7th C). St. Kentigerna, mother of St Foellan (734).
7th January 2020
St. Ergnad of Ulster (5th C). St. Albert of Cashel (7th C). St. Pega, anchoress in Northamptonshire (ca. 719). St Athelhelm, 20th archbishop of Canterbury (923). St. Wulsin, bishop of Sherborne (1002).
8th January 2020
Northamptonshire (ca. 719). St Athelhelm, 20th archbishop of Canterbury (923). St. Wulsin, bishop of Sherborne (1002).
Saints Feasts and Readings for 12/09/2019