Diocesan News and Events

Vladika Mark's next visit to the UK

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:24:00 +0000

His Eminence Archbishop Mark, ruling hierarch of the British ROCOR Diocese is visiting Britain this coming weekend. He will be attending a meeting of the Canonical Orthodox Bishops of the British Isles on Friday 24th April 2015 and a Hierarchal Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Dormition and All Saints, Ennismore Gardens the next day. He will be serving at a Hierarchal Divine Liturgy in his cathedral in Chiswick on Sunday morning. For more details please see the cathedral website.

Holy Week at the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Royal Martyrs

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Sat, 04 Apr 2015 00:02:00 +0000

Visit the: Cathedral website

Saturday, April 4

Lazarus Saturday

09:00 - Divine Liturgy

17:00 - Vigil

19:30 - Confession

Sunday, April 5

Entry into Jerusalem. Palm Sunday

09:15 - Confession

10:00 - Divine Liturgy

17:00 - Vespers and Matins

Monday, April 6

Great Monday

09:00 - Watches, fine, the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

18:15 - Vigil

Tuesday, April 7

Great Tuesday. Annunciation of the Virgin

09:00 - Clock. Vespers. Divine Liturgy

18:15 - Matins

Wednesday, April 8

Great Wednesday

09:00 - Watches, fine, the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts

18:15 - Matins

Thursday, April 9

Holy Thursday. Remembrance of the Last Supper

09:00 - Divine Liturgy

18:15 - Matins. Reading 12 Passion Gospels

Friday, April 10

Good Friday

08:00 - Royal Hours

18:30 - Prayer with the singing of the Akathist to the Mother of God

Next Cheltenham Divine Liturgy

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Fri, 03 Apr 2015 23:57:00 +0000

The next Church Slavonic (with English) Liturgy at St Vladimir's Parish, Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, Bentham, GL51 4UT near Cheltenham: Saturday 25th April, 10.00am
Full details of how to get there may be found on the parish website. Please arrive early for confession.

Upcoming services in Cheltenham

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Mon, 15 Dec 2014 21:47:00 +0000

15/12/2014

The next Church Slavonic (with English) Liturgies at St Vladimir's Parish, Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, Bentham, GL51 4UT near Cheltenham:

10am Saturday, 20th December 2014 (pick up a Christmas gift pack for children after the Liturgy)
10am Saturday, 31st January 2015

Next Cheltenham Divine Liturgy

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Wed, 26 Nov 2014 22:43:00 +0000

26/11/2014

The next Divine Liturgy of the St Vladimir's Parish in Cheltehnham will be at 10 am Saturday, 29th November. This will take place in the Greek Orthodox Church of St John Chrysostom, Benthem Lane. Full details of how to get there may be found on the parish website. Please arrive early for confession.

Founder's Day at Mettingham

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 04:58:00 +0000

29/09/2014

This year will mark the fourth anniversary of the repose of the Foundress and this will be marked by the usual requiem services at the College of Our Lady of Mettingham.

Friday 14 November: Vigil for the Departed at 7.30 pm.
Saturday 15 November: Hours and the Divine Liturgy at 10.10 am. This will be followed by a Pannikhida at the graveside in the churchyard.

A buffet lunch (Memorial Meal) will be served in the college dining room. All are welcome.

Events at Cheltenham

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Fri, 19 Sep 2014 05:12:00 +0000

19/09/2014

The next Divine Liturgy of the St Vladimir's Parish in Cheltehnham will be at 10 am Saturday, 27th September. This will take place in the Greek Orthodox Church of St John Chrysostom, Benthem Lane. Full details of how to get there may be found on the parish website. Please arrive early for confession.

Please also get in touch if you would like to take part in the catechism classes to learn about the Orthodox Christian Faith.

Mettingham College Day

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Mon, 04 Aug 2014 20:12:00 +0000

04/08/2014

The trustees of Mettingham Orthodox Trust are pleased to extend an open invtation to College Day on Saturday, the 30th of August.

An afternoon of prayers, refreshments, and fellowship will be hosted at the College of Our Lady of Mettingham. There will also be an opportunity to browse the books, devotional items, and other items for sale at the College.

Address and contact details may be found here.

Wallasey Patronal Feast

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Sat, 12 Jul 2014 09:30:00 +0000

13/07/2014

The parish of St Elisabeth the New-Martyr, Wallasey, will celebrate its patronal feast on Sunday, the 20th of July, being the 7th of July by the Church calendar. With Archbishop Mark's blessing, the feast will be transferred from the Friday.

Vespers will be served at 7 p.m. on the Saturday evening, followed by Confession.

On the Sunday morning, the Blessing of the Waters will be served at approximately 8.45.

The Hours and Divine Liturgy will be served at 9.45 a.m. followed by a processional Moleben, and a bring-and-share parish barbecue. Please arrive early if you wish to confess on Sunday morning.

Next Divine Liturgy in Cheltenham

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Fri, 11 Jul 2014 19:24:00 +0000

11/07/2014

The next Divine Liturgy at the Mission of the Holy Prince Vladimir in Cheltenham will be served on Saturday, the 19th of July, being the 6th of July in the Church calendar.

The Liturgy will be served at approximately 10 a.m. Please arrive early for Confession.

Please note that there will be no Liturgy in August, so this will be the last one until September.

For directions or contact details, please consult the mission website.

St Vladimir's Dates for Your Diary

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 05:59:00 +0000

12/06/2014

Please note dates for your diary:

Saturday 14th June 14 июня, в субботу

Divine Liturgy at 10 am.
Location: St Vladimir's Parish at the Greek Orthodox Church, Bentham, Cheltenham GL3 4UD

Memorial Service for Father Anthimos Papandreou, Bentham Church, Cheltenham

Sunday 15th June 15 июня, в воскресенье

Divine Liturgy in Greek with English from 10 am. -12.30 pm.
Location: Parish of St John Chrysostom, Greek Orthodox Church, Bentham, Cheltenham GL3 4UD

The Liturgy will be followed by a BBQ & Family Fun Day organised by the Greek Orthodox Parish.

Tuesday 17th June 6.30 pm.

Catechism Class at 6.30 pm.
Location: Glendale House, Montpellier Terrace, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 1UX

Class to include multimedia presentation with Father Stephen Platt in English, with explanation in Russian if required.

(Please confirm your attendance)

Pilgrimage to Iken

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Sat, 10 May 2014 19:02:00 +0000

10/05/2014

The annual pilgrimage of the community at the Church of the Mother of God: the Joy of All Who Sorrow, to St Botolph's church in Iken, will take place again this year.

The Moleben with Akathist will be served at 12 noon on Saturday, 28th June 2014, followed by fellowship and refreshments.

A poster may be dowloaded and printed here.

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Fri, 09 May 2014 09:21:00 +0000

09/05/2014

Christ is risen!

It is with great joy that we announce that the Wonderworking Kursk Icon of Our Lady of the Sign will visit the Diocese of Great Britain and Ireland in June 2014.

Please make a special effort to venerate the icon. Below is the schedule of planned services while the icon is in the diocese. In order to arrange visits of the Kursk-Root Icon to homes and to the sick, parishioners are asked to make arrangements with their parish priest. Contact details can be found here.

Wednesday, 4th June

Arrival and Akathist at the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother and Holy Royal Martyrs, Harvard Road, London W4 4ED. Time of arrival to be announced - please check the cathedral website nearer the time.

Thursday, 5th June

At the Cathedral in Harvard Road: Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.
At the Russian Orthodox Community, St Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church, Greek Church Street, Butetown, Cardiff, CF10 5HA: Akathist 6 p.m.

Friday, 6th June

At the Cathedral in Harvard Road: Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.
At Saint Elisabeth's Orthodox Church, Rake Lane Cemetery, Rake Lane, Liscard, Wallasey, CH45 5DE: Akathist 6 p.m.

Saturday, 7th June

At Saint John’s Orthodox Church, Military Road, Colchester, Essex CO1 2AN: Moleben and Akathist 10 a.m.
At the Cathedral in Harvard Road: All-Night Vigil 5 p.m.

Sunday, 8th June (Pentecost-Trinity Sunday)

At the Cathedral in Harvard Road: Divine Liturgy, followed by Vespers for the Day of the Holy Spirit 10 a.m.
At the Cathedral of the Holy Dormition (Moscow Patriarchate), Ennismore Gardens, London SW7. Service time to be announced - please check the cathedral website nearer the time.

Monday, 9th June (Day of the Holy Spirit)

At the Cathedral in Harvard Road: Divine Liturgy 9 a.m.
At the St Colman Russian Orthodox Church, Abbeyleix Road, Stradbally, Co. Laois, Ireland: Akathist 6 p.m.

Tuesday, 10th June

At the Church of the Holy Apostles Peter & Paul, Harold's Cross Road, Dublin 6, Service time to be announced - please check the parish website nearer the time.

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Fri, 02 May 2014 07:47:00 +0000

02/05/2014

Notices from St Vladimir's Parish, Cheltenham

Next Divine Liturgies

Saturday 3rd May 2014 at 9.30 am / 3 мая, в субботу, 9:30
Saturday 14th June 2014 at 9.30 am / 14 июня, в субботу, 9:30

Divine Liturgy in Church Slavonic with English [Location: St Vladimir's Parish at the Greek Orthodox Church, Bentham, Cheltenham GL3 4UD]

Catechism Class

Tuesday 6th May 2014 at 6.30 pm

Catechism Class with Father Stephen Platt in English, with explanation in Russian if required [Location: Glendale House, Montpellier Terrace, Montpellier, Cheltenham GL50 1UX]

Cheltenham Liturgy

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 20:26:00 +0000

19/03/2014

The next Divine Liturgy of the Parish of the Holy Prince Vladimir, in Cheltenham, will be served on Saturday, the 22nd of March. The hours will begin at 9.30 a.m. Please try to arrive early for confessions.

Diaconal Ordination

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Tue, 18 Feb 2014 23:33:00 +0000

18/02/2014

On 16th (3rd) February 2014, being the Sunday of the Prodigal Son and the Feast of St Werburgh of Chester, His Eminence Archbishop Mark of Great Britain performed ordinations at the parish of St John the Wonderworker in Colchester.

Sergei Dorofeev was tonsured and ordained to the rank of reader to serve the parish, while Ioan Iana was tonsured and ordained to the rank of reader, then subdeacon, and ultimately, deacon.

Deacon Ioan (John) has been a faithful member of the parish for some time. He is Romanian, while his Matushka, Ekaterina, is Russian. They have one daughter.

This is a great blessing to the parish and diocese, and an inspiration to others who may be called to serve God in his holy Church.

A few parishioners with the archbishop and new deacon after trapeza. (Photographer: Alexander Body)

May God grant them many years!

Cheltenham Mission Upcoming Liturgies

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Tue, 29 Oct 2013 09:25:00 +0000

29/10/2013

The next Divine Liturgies for the mission at Cheltenham have been scheduled for 10 o' clock on the following Saturdays:

16th November, 2013.
14th December, 2013.
25th January, 2014.
22nd February, 2014.

Further details and any changes will be announced on the mission website.

Mettingham Patronal Feast

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Mon, 28 Oct 2013 08:37:00 +0000

28/10/2013

The Community of Our Lady of Mettingham will host its patronal feast on Wednesday 6th November, being the 24th of October by the Church calendar.

The feast of the icon of the Mother of God: the Joy of All Who Sorrow, will be celebrated with the Divine Liturgy at 10.30 am. Please arrive early for confession.

College Day at Mettingham

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 06:44:00 +0000

08/08/2013

The College of Our Lady of Mettingham will celebrate its first anniversary on Saturday, the 31st of August, with a procession, Akathist, and afternoon tea. All are welcome. Further details may be read here.

Please support the College in celebrating this event.

Priestmonk Lazarus Suspended

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Wed, 07 Aug 2013 17:38:00 +0000

07/08/2013

With effect from the 7th of August, being the 25th of July by the Church calendar, Priestmonk Lazarus (Smith) is suspended from all priestly duties. He has withdrawn from our diocese without canonical release, and no longer has a blessing to perform any priestly functions.

The formal decree from Archbishop Mark may be viewed here.

Divine Liturgies in Cheltenham and Cardiff

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Sat, 03 Aug 2013 14:33:00 +0000

03/08/2013

The missions in Cheltenham and Cardiff will serve their next Divine Liturgies on Saturday, the 31st of August, and Saturday the 21st of September, respectively. The latter date is the 8th of September by the Church calendar, being the Great Feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God.

Please arrive early for confession.

Wallasey Patronal Feast

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Fri, 19 Jul 2013 06:41:00 +0000

19/07/2013

The parish of St Elisabeth the New-Martyr, Wallasey, will celebrate its patronal feast on this coming Sunday, 21st July.

The Hours and Divine Liturgy will be served at 9.45 a.m., followed by a Cross Procession and Garden Party. All are welcome. Please come early for Confession.

Cheltenham and Cardiff Missions

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Fri, 12 Jul 2013 06:24:00 +0000

12/07/2013

The next Divine Liturgies to be served at the Cheltenham and Cardiff missions will be on the 13th and 20th of this month, respectively.

Full details may be found on the mission websites:
Cheltenham
Cardiff

Colchester Patronal Feast

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Wed, 10 Jul 2013 12:41:00 +0000

10/07/2013

The patronal feast of the parish of St John the Wonderworker, Colchester, was celebrated on the 29th of June. The Divine Liturgy and Cross Procession were attended by parishioners and others from around the diocese and neighbouring parishes, and a festal meal was shared afterwards.

At the Vigil on the previous evening, it was a delight to see Fr Alexander Haig of the Antiochian parish of St Helen in Colchester, which added to the familial atmosphere of the celebration.

noreply@blogger.com (ROCOR Great Britain & Ireland) — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 06:08:00 +0000

09/07/2013

The community of the Church of the Joy of All Who Sorrow, Mettingham, made its second pilgrimage to Iken in honour of St Botolph. An Akathist was sung in honour of the saint, and pilgrims were joined by others from the East Anglia area.

It is hoped that this will become an annual event.

Diocesan News and Events

Vladika Mark's next visit to the UK

Holy Week at the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Royal Martyrs

57 Harvard Road, London, W4 4ED
Tel. 020 364 26 459.

Schedule of Services

Next Cheltenham Divine Liturgy

Upcoming services in Cheltenham

Next Cheltenham Divine Liturgy

Founder's Day at Mettingham

Events at Cheltenham

Mettingham College Day

Wallasey Patronal Feast

Next Divine Liturgy in Cheltenham

St Vladimir's Dates for Your Diary

Pilgrimage to Iken

Cheltenham Liturgy

Diaconal Ordination

Cheltenham Mission Upcoming Liturgies

Mettingham Patronal Feast

College Day at Mettingham

Priestmonk Lazarus Suspended

Divine Liturgies in Cheltenham and Cardiff

Wallasey Patronal Feast

Cheltenham and Cardiff Missions

Colchester Patronal Feast

Diocesan News and Events

Vladika Mark's next visit to the UK

Holy Week at the Cathedral of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and the Holy Royal Martyrs

57 Harvard Road, London, W4 4ED Tel. 020 364 26 459.

Schedule of Services

Next Cheltenham Divine Liturgy

Upcoming services in Cheltenham

Next Cheltenham Divine Liturgy

Founder's Day at Mettingham

Events at Cheltenham

Mettingham College Day

Wallasey Patronal Feast

Next Divine Liturgy in Cheltenham

St Vladimir's Dates for Your Diary

Pilgrimage to Iken

Cheltenham Liturgy

Diaconal Ordination

Cheltenham Mission Upcoming Liturgies

Mettingham Patronal Feast

College Day at Mettingham

Priestmonk Lazarus Suspended

Divine Liturgies in Cheltenham and Cardiff

Wallasey Patronal Feast

Cheltenham and Cardiff Missions

Colchester Patronal Feast

57 Harvard Road, London, W4 4ED
Tel. 020 364 26 459.