Serbian Orthodox Church of the Apostles St Peter and St Paul - Derby, Derbyshire, England
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N 52° 55.006 W 001° 28.696
30U E 602317 N 5864095
Christ Church, Derby is a Grade II listed former Church of England parish church in Derby now the Serbian Orthodox Church of the Apostles St Peter and St Paul.
Waymark Code: WMQ57X
Location: East Midlands, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 12/22/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Dorcadion Team
Views: 2

"The foundation stone for the new church was laid on 10 July 1838 by Sir William Evans, 1st Baronet. The new church was built to the designs of Matthew Habershon and consecrated on 16 January 1844 by the Bishop of Lichfield. The chancel was added in 1865 and the church re-opened on 16 February 1865 The architects were Giles and Brookhouse.

The church was renovated in 1877 when the pews were replaced by stalls, and the church was redecorated, under the supervision of F J Robinson of Derby, architect.

In 1972 when the parish merged with Holy Trinity Church, Derby, and it was closed in 1976 and disposed of in 1977. The church building was sold to the Serbian Orthodox Church."

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Type of Orthodox Church: Eastern

Type of Building: Church

Status of Building: Actively in use for worship

Date of organization: 01/01/2010

Date of building construction: 07/10/1838

Address:
Christ Church
Normanton Road / Burton Road
Derby, Derbyshire England
DE1 2GP


Relevant Website: [Web Link]

Associated Icons, Reliefs, art, etc.: Not listed

Diocese: Not listed

Archdiocese: Not listed

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