St Andrew Orthodox Church

We are a Christian Orthodox community located in the Englefield Green Cemetery and the parish is dedicated to St Andrew the Apostle. As a community, we were founded by Greek, Cypriot and Orthodox Christians who initially moved to the United Kingdom to set a new life here. However, we welcome Orthodox Christians from all ethnic backgrounds to join us. We believe in being an integral part of people spiritual, religious and social life and are committed to promoting unity and harmony among all members of our community.

We welcome individuals from any other Christian background and other faiths, to join our services. We believe in fostering a sense of community and inclusivity, and we aim to provide a welcoming and supportive environment for all who wish to explore the Orthodox faith. Our parish operates under the spiritual and administrative guidance of the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain, and the Ecumenical Patriarchate.  Our permanent priest oversees our community in spiritual and administrative matters.

Our church serves the Orthodox community in the wider area. Sunday Divine services are celebrated and complemented by additional weekday and evening ones. These are always published on the monthly programmes and schedules. Special events are published on the event page which can be access through this website. We are also available to celebrate Holy mysteries, these being weddings, baptisms, chrismation funerals and memorials. Our Sunday school provides an opportunity for the advancement of faith after the services every Sunday. The daily activities and operation of the church are undertaken and coordinated by the committee in collaboration with the priest of the church.