Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation, Manchester

The Greek community in Manchester was started in the early 19th century by emigrants from the Aegean island of Chios after the Chios massacre. The growing Greek and Cypriot community in Manchester meant that a more permanent residence was required and a site in Broughton was acquired where building work started in 1860. From the 1950s to 1970s the community grew further as more Greek-Cypriots emigrated to Manchester from Cyprus, some in response to the Turkish invasion of Cyprus and ongoing Cyprus dispute. Around 150 to 200 people attend Sunday services at the church in Broughton. The church celebrated its 150th anniversary on Sunday 9 May 2010 with a sermon by the Archbishop of Thyateira…

The church building is located on the Bury New Road (A56) in Broughton, Salford, and was designed by the architects Clegg & Knowles who also designed many of the commercial warehouses in Manchester. The Pevsner Architectural Guide for Lancashire The church building was first listed by Historic England on 18 January 1980 and under the Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990 as amended for its special architectural or historic interest. An annexe was built to accommodate a school and serves as a church hall for other events.