Attending places of worship
PLEASE NOTE: the rules on places of worship may differ around the UK, and each Church will need a make a decision on opening depending on instructions from the ruling hierarch, as well as the Church’s risk assessment and insurance policies. Some Churches may open with requests to test before attending and/or wearing fact coverings (unless exempt), some may not open, some may continue with broadcasts of services. You should check the rules before attending any Church.
During this difficult time, we have put together a list of resources to help provide spiritual nourishment. If you have further suggestions, send them to OFSJBDirectory@gmail.com.
Public health information and guidance about coronavirus.
Live streamed services
- Bath, Parish of St John of Kronstadt – links to YouTube services provided via parish Facebook page.
- Cambridge, Parish of St Ephraim – Zoom link provided on request.
- Gatten, Monastery of St Antony and St Cuthbert – services on YouTube.
- Hatfield, Parish of the Twelve Apostles – services on website, or download app.
- London, Cathedral of Apostle Andrew Kentish Town – services on Facebook and YouTube.
- London, Cathedral of Dormition and All Saints South Kensington – services on Facebook.
- London, Cathedral of Dormition and the Holy Royal Martyrs Chiswick – services on Facebook.
- London, Parish of St Demetrios – services on Facebook.
- London, Parish of St Nectarios – services and Bible study on Facebook.
- Manchester, Parish of St Aidan – services on Facebook.
- Oxford, Parish of St Nicholas – audio link on website, video live stream via Facebook.
- Plymouth, Parish of St Demetrios and St Nikitas – services on Facebook.
- Shrewsbury, Parish of the Holy Fathers of Nicaea – audio link on parish website, video live stream via YouTube.
Talks and sermons
- Fellowship YouTube Channel with videos of talks and sessions from recent events
- Gatten, Monastery of St Antony and St Cuthbert – YouTube channel with regular Bible study and sermons with Archimandrite Philip.
- Isle of Mull, Monastery of All Celtic Saints – YouTube Channel
- London, spiritual talks by Bishop Irenei – scheduled on Facebook or Zoom, details on Diocesan website website.
Other useful links and information
- https://www.otsamerica.net/coronavirus/
- Creation Care: Christian Responsibility Course – a course created by the group Pan-Orthodox Concern for Animals which can be followed at home
- AGES Initiatives – service texts in Greek and English, including music in Byzantine and western notation.
- Institute of Orthodox Christian Studies – lockdown conversations.
- Sunday School materials ages 6-13 (fee payable) – new material being introduced weekly in US.
Events
- OFSJB 2020-21 winter series of virtual visits to saints and holy places – recordings available.
- OFSJB 2020 summer series of virtual visits to monasteries – recordings available.
- OFSJB Youth Festival 7-9 May 2020 – Zoom conference recordings on Google Drive.
Honour the physician with the honour due him, and also according to your need of him, for the Lord created him. Healing comes from the Most High, and he will receive a gift from the king. The physician’s skill will lift up his head, and he shall be admired in the presence of the great.
Wisdom of Sirach 38:1-3
Live streamed service, Pascha 2020
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