Vladika Mark's next visit to the UK

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

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

Visit the: Cathedral website

Schedule of Services

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.