Cathedrals · London
Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile
In or near Tyburn.
Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Bond Street · 0.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
Getting there & planning your visit
The Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile is located at postcode W1K 5BQ in London. The nearest railway station is Bond Street, which is 0.1 km away. Entry is free, and the cathedral is wheelchair accessible.
About
Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile is a cathedral in the United Kingdom — the principal church of a diocese. Records date its origin to 1891. Designed by Alfred Waterhouse. Built in the Romanesque Revival architecture style. Heritage designation: Grade II* listed building. Affiliated with Catholicism. Named after Holy Family. Address: W1K 5BQ. Coordinates: 51.5134°, -0.1507°.
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Heritage listing
The Cathedral of the Holy Family, previously Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, (Ukrainian: Українська Католицька Катедра "Пресвятої Родини") is the cathedral of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family of London. It is the seat of the nation's Ukrainian Catholic eparchial bishop, and overlaps in jurisdiction with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Westminster, among others. It was named after the Holy Family during their flight into Egypt. It is located at Duke Street (off Oxford Street), Mayfair, London, England.
From the Historic England List Entry under OGL v3.
Official information
The Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile is a place of worship located in London. It offers Divine Liturgy services primarily in Ukrainian, with some services available in English on Sundays.
From the Wikipedia article
The Cathedral of the Holy Family, previously Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, (Ukrainian: Українська Католицька Катедра "Пресвятої Родини") is the cathedral of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family of London. It is the seat of the nation's Ukrainian Catholic eparchial bishop, and overlaps in jurisdiction with the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Westminster, among others. It was named after the Holy Family during their flight into Egypt. It is located at Duke Street (off Oxford Street), Mayfair, London, England. It is open for worship daily.
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Background
History
The building it occupies was designed by Alfred Waterhouse in 1891 for the Congregational King's Weigh House congregation. The church is of red brick with buff terracotta dressings. It has an oval nave and a tower in the south-west corner, built in a Romanesque style. The Congregational church sold it to the Ukrainian Catholics in 1967, to be the new headquarters of the local apostolic exarchate created in 1957 by Pope Pius XII. Internal adjustments were then made to adapt the building to Catholic liturgy. It includes an east window with glass by Robert Anning Bell and a confessional by J. F. Bentley from Westminster Cathedral. Waterhouse's building was Grade II* listed in 1970. The…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5134, -0.1507
- District
- Westminster
- Parish
- Westminster, unparished area
- Postcode
- W1K 5BQ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
- Phone
- +44 (0)20 7629 1534
- Established
- 1891
- Nearest railway station
- Bond Street — 0.1 km
- Opening
- Monday 18:15; Tuesday - Friday 07:00 & 18:15; Saturday 08:00 & 18:15; Sunday 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 & 17:00
- Official site
- www.ucc-gb.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q2942529 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, London, UK - Diliff.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile?
- Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile is in London, United Kingdom (postcode W1K 5BQ), in the parish of Westminster, unparished area.
- What is Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile?
- Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile is a cathedral in the United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile?
- The nearest railway station is Bond Street, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode W1K 5BQ.
- When was Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile built?
- Built or established in 1891. Designed by Alfred Waterhouse.
- Is Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile a listed building?
- Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- How do I get to Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile?
- The nearest railway station is Bond Street, about 0.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode W1K 5BQ.