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5 Must See Greek Orthodox Churches in London
The Greek diaspora community in the U.K. has a rich history, and like most Greek diasporas, is preserved and maintained thanks in large to the Greek Orthodox Church. It is with no surprise, that the Greek community of London is the largest in the UK, estimated at 300,000.
Here is a list of the 5 must see Greek Orthodox Churches in London:
1. Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Church London
Saint Sophia is a Greek Orthodox church in London established in 1882 for the Greek community in the Paddington, Bayswater, and Notting Hill suburbs of London. Named after the famous church in Constantinople, meaning Holy Wisdom, Saint Sophia’s in London features a Byzantine Revival design.
2. All Saints Greek Orthodox Church London
All Saints is a Greek Orthodox church in the Camden Town area of London. It was built for the Church of England, but became a Greek Orthodox church in 1948.
3. Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church London
Saint Martin’s Anglican Church was purchased in December 1980 from the Church of England and was renamed Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church in honour of the then Patriarch of Constantinople, Demetrios. It was consecrated on 30 September 2001.
4. Saint Mary Greek Orthodox Church London
St Mary’s Greek Orthodox Church in London was built in 1871 as a Methodist Church and became Greek Orthodox in 1970. It was greatly rebuilt after a fire in 1986.
5. Greek Orthodox Church Of Saint John The Theologian in London
Saint John the Theologian is a Greek Orthodox church near London Fields. This church was formerly a Catholic Church built in 1873.
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