Business Details
35 Years
experience
Welcome to Shrewsbury Orthodox Church
Shrewsbury Orthodox Church, part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain, has served Shropshire's Orthodox Christian community since 1991. Our congregation worships at St. Julian's Church on Sundays and the Church of the 318 Holy Fathers for weekday services, offering a full schedule of Divine Liturgies, sacraments, and educational programs. With members from diverse Orthodox backgrounds including Greece, Cyprus, Romania, and the UK, we emphasize English-language services enriched by traditional Greek, Romanian, and Church Slavonic elements.Our community prioritizes spiritual growth through twice-monthly children's activities, adult catechism, scripture studies, and chant training. The Philoptochos committee organizes charitable initiatives like our annual summer fete and Saint Nicholas festival, while our historic church building - a restored 12th-century structure with Saxon foundations - stands as a testament to continuous worship for over 4,000 years at this sacred site.
Services
Divine Liturgy
Catechism Classes
Youth Ministry
Scripture Studies
Chant Training
Holy Unction
Confession
Baptism
Marriage Services
Funeral Rites
Details
- Year established: 1991
Highlights and features
- We offer continuous Orthodox worship since 1991 with historical roots spanning 4,000 years
- Our services combine English language with traditional Greek, Romanian, and Church Slavonic elements
- We provide structured catechism programs for both children and adults
- Our Philoptochos committee organizes impactful local and international charitable initiatives
- We maintain a historically significant church building with Saxon archaeological features
Services
Divine Liturgy
Our principal act of worship follows traditional Byzantine Rite practices. Services include scripture readings, hymns, and the Eucharist. Held Sundays at 10:30am at St. Julian's Church and feast days at the Church of the 318 Holy Fathers. The liturgy combines ancient traditions with modern accessibility through multilingual elements.
Catechism Classes
Structured programs for all ages introduce Orthodox Christian teachings. Beginners' courses cover core beliefs while advanced studies explore patristic writings. Sessions combine biblical study with practical faith application. Held twice monthly for children and weekly for adults through in-person and online formats.
Youth Ministry
The Varangian Guard Youth Club serves ages 5+. Activities include religious education, fellowship, and service projects. Our nine-level catechism program awards badges for progressive learning. Special events connect children with Orthodox traditions through interactive experiences and leadership opportunities.
Holy Unction
This sacramental service for healing combines prayer with oil anointing. Performed by clergy using blessed oil, it addresses both physical and spiritual needs. Typically offered during Lent and major feast periods, reflecting our commitment to holistic Christian care.
Chant Training
Weekly sessions teach Byzantine chant traditions. Students learn the eight-tone system, notation, and service structure. Advanced training covers traditional modes and liturgical application. Our goal preserves authentic worship music while developing new generations of chanters.
People
Archbishop Nikitas
Archbishop of Thyateira and Great Britain
Spiritual leader of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in the UK. Oversees ecclesiastical matters and provides pastoral guidance to congregations across Britain, including Shrewsbury Orthodox Church.
Bishop Maximos
Bishop of the Archdiocese
Assists Archbishop Nikitas in pastoral care and administration. Regularly visits parishes, performs sacraments, and provides theological instruction to support the spiritual growth of Orthodox communities throughout the UK.
Questions
What are your main worship services?
We hold Divine Liturgy Sundays at 10:30am at St. Julian's Church and weekday services at the Church of the 318 Holy Fathers.
Are visitors welcome to attend services?
Yes, all are welcome to experience our traditional Orthodox worship services conducted primarily in English.
Do you offer religious education programs?
We provide structured catechism for children and adults, scripture studies, and chant training opportunities.
What community activities do you organize?
Our Philoptochos committee hosts annual events including a summer fete and Saint Nicholas festival for local families.
What is the history of your church building?
Our church dates back to Saxon times with archaeological evidence of worship at this site for over 4,000 years.
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