Services are held in English on the first Sunday of every month. The Creed and the Lord's Prayer are recited in Greek, Russian (usually) and English - with Georgian, Romanian and other tongues to be heard depending on who is present in the congregation each week. All visitors are welcome to attend the Holy and Divine Liturgy, but you should note that only confirmed Orthodox Christians are permitted to receive Holy Communion. The blessed, but non-sanctified bread, distributed at the end of the Holy Liturgy, antidoron, is offered to all Christians.
Programme of Services for April 2026
Πρόγραμμα Ἀκολουθιῶν Μηνὸς Ἀπριλίου 2026
Friday 3 April 18.30 Vespers
Παρασκευή 3 Απριλίου 18.30 Εσπερινός
Saturday 4 April 09.00-11.30 Matins and Divine Liturgy (Raising of Lazarus)
Σάββατο 4 Απριλίου Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία (Του Λαζάρου)
18.30 Vespers
Εσπερινός
Sunday 5 April Matins and Divine Liturgy 08:30-12:15 Palm Sunday
His Grace Bishop Raphael of Ilion will preside
Κυριακή 5 Απριλίου Ορθρος και Θεία Λειτιυργία 08:30-12:15 (Των Βαϊων)
Χοροστατοῦντος τοῦ Θεοφιλεστάτου Επισκόπου Ιλίου Ραφαήλ
Holy and Great Week
Ἁγία καὶ Μεγάλη Ἐβδομάς
Sunday 5 April Matins of Holy Monday 19.00-20.30 Bridegroom Service
Όρθρος Μεγάλης Δευτέρας 19.00-20.30 Ο Νυμφίος
Monday 6 April Matins of Holy Tuesday 19.00-20.30 Bridegroom Service
Δευτέρα 6 Απριλίου Όρθρος Μεγάλης Τρίτης 19.00-20.30 Ο Νυμφίος
Tuesday 7 April Matins of Holy Wednesday 19.00-20.30 Bridegroom Service
Τρίτη 7 Απριλίου Όρθρος Μεγάλης Τετάρτης 19.00-20.30 Ο Νυμφίος
Wednesday 8 April Service of Holy Unction 18.30-20.00
Τετάρτη 8 Απριλίου Το Ιερόν Ευχέλαιον. 18.30-20.00
Thursday 9 April Vesperal Liturgy 09.00-11.20 The Last Supper
Matins of Holy Friday 18.30-22.15 The Lord’s Passion
Πέμπτη 9 Απριλίου Εσπερινή Λειτουργία 09.00-11.20 Ο Μυστικός Δείπνος
Όρθρος Μ. Παρασκευής 18.30-22.15 Τα Πάθη του Κυρίου
Friday 10 April Great Hours and Vespers 09.15-13.00 Deposition from the
Cross
Matins of Holy Saturday 19.00-20.45 The Burial Procession
Παρασκευή 10 Απριλίου Μεγάλαι Ώραι και Εσπερινός 09.15-13.00 Αποκαθήλωσις
Όρθρος Μεγάλου Σαββάτου 19.00-20.45 Ο Επιτάφιος
Saturday 11 April Vesperal Liturgy 10.00-12.30 Vespers of Resurrection
Resurrection Vigil & Liturgy 23.00-02.30 The Resurrection of Our Lord
Σάββατο 11 Απριλίου Εσπερινή Λειτουργία 10.00-12.30 Πρώτη Ανάστασις
Όρθρος/Θεία Λειτουργία 23.00-02.30 Ανάστασις του Κυρίου,
Sunday 12 April Vespers of Love 12-13.30
Κυριακή 12 Απριλίου Εσπερινός της Αγάπης. 12-13.30
Friday 17 April Matins and Divine Liturgy 09.00-11.00 (Life-giving Spring)
Παρασκευή 17 Απριλίου Όρθρος / Θεία Λειτουργία 09.00-11.00 (Της Ζωοδόχου Πηγής)
Saturday 18 April Vespers 18.30
Σάββατο 18 Απριλίου Εσπερινός 18.30
Sunday 19 April Matins and Divine Liturgy 08.30-11.30 (St Thomas)
Κυριακή 19 Απριλίου Όρθρος/Θεία Λειτουργία 08.30-11.30 (Του Θωμά)
Wednesday 22 April Vespers 18.30
Τετάρτη 22 Απριλίου Εσπερινός 18.30
Thursday 23 April Matins and Divine Liturgy 08.00-10.15 (St George Great Martyr)
Πέμπτη 23 Απριλίου Όρθρος/Θεία Λειτουργία 08.00-10.15 (Γεωργίου Τροπαιοφόρου)
Saturday 25 April Vespers 18.30
Σάββατο 25 Απριλίου Εσπερινός 18.30
Sunday 26 April Matins and Divine Liturgy 08.30-11.30 (Myrrh-bearing Women)
Κυριακή 26 Απριλίου Όρθρος/Θεία Λειτουργία 08.30-11.30 (Των Μυροφόρων)
Wednesday 29 April Vespers 18.30
Τετάρτη 29 Απριλίου Εσπερινός 18.30
Main worshiping area
We disinfect the main worshipping area before opening the doors. Although the same applies to the toilets, there is no disinfection of the kitchen area.
Access
(i) We expect that faithful will not congregate at the entrance or exit
(ii) We have provided alcohol-based hand sanitizer/gel at both entrance and exit
(iii) If you want to wear a face covering, you can either bring your own or you may ask for one. As these items are costly and difficult to obtain, a 50p contribution will be greatly appreciated
Infection prevention and safety
v All members in attendance must maintain physical distancing at all times, including entrance and exit doors
v Anyone who is unwell or who shows symptoms of COVID-19 (high temperature/fever, cough or loss of smell), or is in the extremely vulnerable group, or is shielding, who is isolating, or is living with someone who is isolating or is unwell, MUST NOT ATTEND THE CATHEDRAL.
v If a face covering is not used for medical or other reasons, please cover the mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve (not hands) when coughing or sneezing
v Please note that there will be no access to the toilets when visiting the Cathedral for private prayer and contemplation
v Avoid close contact with people who may become unwell when within the building; inform immediately one of the officers or volunteers in attendance
v Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
v Do not touch face, eyes, nose or mouth if hands are not clean.
Candles
An adequate supply of candles has been laid out with an officer or a volunteer overseeing their distribution. A POS (point-of-sale) system is installed for your convenience. It accepts all major credit/debit cards, as well as ApplePay and GooglePay.
Icons
The practice of bowing to venerate the icons is recommended, but where visitors touch the icons, these will be sanitised with wipes between each person to ensure hygiene measures are continued.