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We are a growing Orthodox community established in 2022 in St. Leonards, Sussex, as a parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia. We started at a small church, built by the efforts of the parishioners, near priest's house. It is a beautiful and fitting place for small congregation. The church was blessed by the Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe, ROCOR, in February 2023, and was dedicated to the All-Merciful Saviour.
During the first three years the community has been growing rapidly and now we are in the process of acquiring a new church buiding, which we are presently renting. Our Sunday Liturgies are served there (Albany Rd, TN38 0LR). The church is dedicated to The Icon of the Mother of God of the Sign. We organise fundraisin events in order to re-decorate and finally acquire this church. Please have a look at our News and Announsments section.
Our Parish has no affiliation with any governmental bodies, either in the UK or abroad, and we receive no financial support from any state or church institutions. The work of our parish is funded entirely through the generous donations of our parishioners and friends.
Clergy
Priest:
Fr. Aleksandr Groves
Readers:
John Harwood
Ioannis Sklavenitis
Choir Master
Alexandra Livchak
Our History
Our History
Some years ago, the establishment of a parish of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia in the region was discussed, and plans were made with the blessing and guidance of His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe (ROCOR). A small church in Pevensey Road was built, decorated and furnished through the generosity and hard work of many people, both locally and from the Cathedral parish in Chiswick. Money was raised and donated, and the young people's group from the Cathedral worked on the building. From the first days of the parish Father Aleksandr was busy not only with the weekly services but also with many baptisms of infants and adults, funerals and other ocasional services. A friendly and active community was growing quickly. Sunday Liturgy always was followed by lunch provided by parishioners. We organised several parish pilgrimages: to Walsingham, St Albans, Oxford (St Frideswide), Folkstone (St Eanswith), Minster and Ramsgate (St Mildred and St Augastine) and Darmstadt (New Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and Empress Alexandra).
See more info in Pilgrimage, News and Announsments
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