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 in March 2026
Πρόγραμμα Ἀκολουθιῶν Μηνὸς Μαρτίου 2026
Matins and Divine Liturgy every Sunday 08.30-11.30
Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία κάθε Κυριακή 08.30-11.30
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On Tuesdays: Lenten Vespers 18.30
Catechism 19.00
On Wednesdays: Presanctified Liturgy 18.30
(except 25 March, see below)
On Fridays: Small Compline with Salutatiions 19.00
On Saturdays: Vespers 18.30
Additional Services:
Monday 9 March: Presanctified Liturgy 18.30
(40 Martyrs of Sebasteia)
Wednesday 25 March: Matins and Divine Liturgy 08.00-10.45
(Feast of the Annunciation)
Wednesday 25 March: Small Compline with Great Canon 19.00-21.15
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Την Τρίτη: Εσπερινός 18.30
Κατήχηση 19.00
Την Τετάρτη: Λειτουργία των Προηγιασμένων 18.30
(εκτός 25 Μαρτίου, βλ.κάτω)
Την Παρασκευή: Μικρόν Απόδειπνον και Χαιρετισμοί 19.00
Το Σάββατο: Εσπερινός 18.30
Άλλες Εορτές:
Δευτέρα 9 Μαρτίου Λειτουργία των Προηγιασμένων 18.30
(τῶν 40 Μαρτύρων ἐν Σεβαστείᾳ)
Τετάρτη 25 Μαρτίου Όρθρος και Θεία Λειτουργία 08.00-10.45
(Τοῦ Εὐαγγελισμοῦ)
Τετάρτη 25 Μαρτίου Μικρον Απόδειπνον και Μέγας Κανών 19.00-21.15
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.