The Greek Orthodox Community of Middlesbrough

08/04/2026

You are warmly invited to join us in decorating the Epitaphios on Good Friday, 10 April, at 11:30am at our church and take part in this beautiful and meaningful tradition. We look forward to seeing you there.

The photo is from the decorated Epitaphios of 2024.

05/04/2026

Services for Holy Week and Pascha 2026

https://www.middlesbrough-annunciation.co.uk/news/3098024_services-for-holy-week-and-pascha-2026

02/04/2026

Dear all!

From Lazarus Saturday onwards, you will find in our church Easter decorated candles (Paschalines lampades), which are part of our Easter fundraising campaign!

Your donation makes a difference!
Our church is supported from the donations and efforts of volunteers like you and me.
We do not receive any funding from government grants, businesses, or outside organisations.
Every donation, no matter how small, takes us a long way to provide services and comfort.
Thank you for supporting our cause to keep the church doors open!

07/03/2026

COTY Lenten Gathering Birmingham

Greek Orthodox Church Of The Holy Trinity & St Luke, Birmingham, B23 7SJ

Saturday 7th March 2026

Schedule
12:00 Commencement
Introductory Prayer, Welcome, Opening Remarks
12:20 Ice Breaker Activity
12:40 Talk by His Grace Bishop Maximos of Melitene:
‘The Lenten Period as a way to overcome fear and loneliness in an age of social
media’
13:10 Q&A Discussion
13:30 Lenten Lunch
14:10 Workshops
Iconography - Liturgics - Prosphoro
15:30 Talk by Fr Nikitas Banev:
‘The Journey of Lent: in the History of the Church and Today’
16:00 Q&A Discussion
16:20 Concluding Thoughts
16:30 Tea Break
17:00 Vespers
* For those travelling by bus from London: 0830 departure from the Greek Orthodox
Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Wood Green and 18:00 departure from the
Church of the Holy Trinity and St Luke, Birmingham, returning to London.

06/02/2026

Memorial Saturday - Ψυχοσάββατο

- Friday 13 February, 7-8pm
- Vespers and Commemoration of the Departed

Please bring the names of the people you wish us to pray for with your kollyva.

15/01/2026

Dear Brothers and Sisters,

We are delighted to share the news that Bishop Raphael will be visiting our church on Sunday, 25th January 2026.

This will be a special occasion for us, celebrating 50 years of our existence as a Community.

We warmly invite all to join us in welcoming our Bishop and celebrating our Feast all together.

Following the Divine Liturgy, a shared meal will be offered, providing an opportunity for fellowship, conversation, and further strengthening our bonds as a community.

To help cover the cost of the meal and to support the ongoing sustainability of our church, a suggested donation of £10 is kindly proposed.

Please note that this contribution is entirely voluntary and everyone is most welcome regardless of their ability to give.

Any support offered will be deeply appreciated and will greatly assist our Parish.

We hope you can join us for this memorable day.

Father Nikita and the Committee

02/01/2026

Programme of upcoming Services:

4 JAN, SUN
11:30 - Matins - Preparation of the Offerings of Bread and Wine
12:30 - Divine Liturgy

6 JAN, TUE
09:30 - Matins of Theophany
10:30 - Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom
12:00 - Great Blessing of the Waters

7 JAN, WED
10:00 - Feast of the St John the Baptist. Hours & Divine Liturgy

15/12/2025

Take note of the additional Services in our schedule for the Festive period:

- Christmas Eve, Divine Liturgy of St Basil
- Christmas, Divine Liturgy of St John Chrysostom.

Note the early service on Christmas day, 25 Dec., when we will need to finish and exit the church before 9:45 to allow for the Anglican service from 10am.

10/11/2025

Feast of St John Chrysostom & Catechism

- On 12 November, Wednesday, from 18:30 we will celebrate Great Vespers with the Blessing of Loaves to mark the Feast of St John Chrysostom.
- The service will be followed by our first catechism, from 19:30, aimed especially for those who wish to embrace the Christian Orthodox Faith.

May God help us.

Your priest in Christ,
Nikita

03/10/2025

This year's pilgrimage to the Holy Island will take place on Saturday 4 October

Note: please make sure to check the safe times to cross the causeway: https://holyislandcrossingtimes.northumberland.gov.uk/

The information given for Saturday 4 October is as follows:

Safe to cross from 03:30 until 11:40
Unsafe to cross from 11:40 until 16:35

This means that we are safe to arrive between 9-10am for the start of the Liturgy and to leave after 4:35pm.

His Grace our Bishop Raphael will celebrate:

the Divine Liturgy from 10:00 at St Mary the Virgin historical Church.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/jNw7pYiMAuVTMpMc6

Bring and share fellowship at the Island Community Hall after the service.

Bishop Raphael will lead a Q&A session after the fellowship, to be followed by a walk around the Island.

https://www.middlesbrough-annunciation.co.uk/news/2685516_saturday-4-october-2025-pilgrimage-to-lindisfarne

This year's pilgrimage to the Holy Island will take place on Saturday 4 October 2025.

22/09/2025

Services this week (note earlier Sunday service)

⛪ Tuesday 23 Sept. – Vespers with the Blessing of Loaves at 18:30 pm

⛪ Sunday 28 Sept. – Matins 9:00 am, Divine Liturgy 10:00 am (note earlier timings)

📝 Save the Date:
Saturday 4 October - pilgrimage to Holy Island (Lindisfarne). More details will follow.

With my best wishes in Christ,

Nikita
Priest of the Community

https://www.middlesbrough-annunciation.co.uk/