Historic churches · London
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain
In or near Tyburn.
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 30 min–1 h
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster Gate · 0.4 km
- Free entry
About
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain is a church in england-london, United Kingdom, listed in the Wikipedia register of British heritage and tourism sites. See the linked Wikipedia article for full details.
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Place summary
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain is a church located in London. It serves as the spiritual centre for the Greek Orthodox community in the UK and is part of the broader Greek Orthodox Church.
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Background
History
The first recorded organised Greek Orthodox community in England was established in 1670 by a group of 100 Greek refugees from Mani. There were also theologians, students, coffee shop owners, traders and sailors. Their priest was Daniel Boulgaris, who also seems to have taken the initiative to gain permission from the Anglican Bishop of London to build a permanent church for his growing flock. His efforts were boosted in 1676 by the arrival of the Archbishop of Samos, Joseph Georgerines, who had originally travelled to London to publish his Anthologion, "for the use of the Eastern Greek Church". Soon, the London authorities granted them permission to build a church. Georgerines then…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5130, -0.1802
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- W2 3DT
- Parliamentary constituency
- Kensington and Bayswater
- Established
- 1922
- Nearest railway station
- Lancaster Gate — 0.4 km
- Official site
- en.wikipedia.org
Sources
- wikipedia: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain?
- Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W2 3DT), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain?
- Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain — a church in england-london, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster Gate, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode W2 3DT.
- When was Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain built?
- Built or established in 1922.
- Is Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain free to visit?
- Yes, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain is free to enter.
- How do I get to Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain?
- The nearest railway station is Lancaster Gate, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W2 3DT.