The church has a website here in the Serbian language. The
translation using Google reads:
"Our church is one of several Serbian Orthodox Church in
the UK. Under the auspices of the Serbian Patriarchate in Belgrade, belonging to
Anglo-Scandinavian diocese headed by Mr. Bishop Dositej. Save Setog Church is
Catholic, the main and largest Serbian Orthodox church in
England.
Most Serbs settled in London yglavnom immediately after
World War II. These were mostly former soldiers, allies of the British army, who
came to England not wanting to return to his homeland where he reigned communist
regime. According to the recent war in the former Yugoslavia intensified influx
of Serbs who fled from the troubles caused by the dissolution of the local
government. It is estimated that about 40 thousand Serbs living in London and
the surrounding region.
Church of Saint Sava was built in 1903. as an Anglican
church dedicated to Saint Columba. He later converted to the service of the
Serbian Orthodox Church. The consecration was performed 1952nd year.
Cinodejstvovao a large Serbian theologian and philosopher of almost saint,
Bishop Nikolaj Velimirovic. The building is very spacious, with a modest brick
interior. It is decorated with beautiful frescoes which are mostly copies of
works from the walls of Serbian monasteries 13th century, the territory of
Kosovo and Metohija. Especially noteworthy is the iconostasis of carved wood
made of walnut wood and richly decorated with icons. On the two panels are
painted two large Serbian saint, St. Sava and St. Simeon his
father.
In front of the altar are two thrones, izrezbarana also
in walnut. One is for the bishop, and the other royal family. The royal throne
were often sitting members of our royal family while they lived in exile here in
London. We are proud to say that in this throne sat and Her Majesty Queen
Elizabeth II. July 1957. and it was His Royal Highness Prince Philip were
godparents at the baptism of Maria Tatiana, the daughter of Prince Andrew
FRY.
It was not the first time that the Queen was godmother at baptism member
of our royal family. Twenty Fourth October 1945. year, it is still a princess,
Elizabeth and His Majesty King George VI were godparents to Prince Alexander,
son of Peter II. Here is another example of the strong ties between the British
and the Serbian people.
Church Sunday School was very well attended. That
students of all ages to learn Serbian language, history and theology. At school,
teachers work ten volunteers. Our church and the adjacent building of the
Serbian community and is regularly visited by British schools to teach about the
Serbian Orthodox religion and culture in general. Circle of Serbian Sisters,
church choir, school folklore, youth and community groups spiritual St. Alypius
the Stylite, all together make up the forward-looking pious and cultural
community.
When you get tired of worldly cares and want to relax
and take a break, please come visit us. Your Church is expecting
you.
We welcome you all with open arms and open
hearts."
The church website also has a schedule of
services:
"In the Temple of Saint Sava in London:
Divine
Liturgy every Sunday and holidays at 10:30 am
Evening is every third Thursday
of the month at 20.30
Saturdays at 18.00 pm
"Conversations about faith" are every third Thursday of
the month
from 19.00 to 20.30 hours."
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