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EVERY SUNDAY, MATINS & DIVINE LITURGY: 8.45-11.30
Dear visitor,
I welcome you in the Name of Our Lord, God, and Saviour, Jesus Christ!
A church's website is often called its front door, and as the Parish Priest of St. Charalambos, I'm delighted you've arrived at ours! Whether you're a long-time member seeking information or someone new looking for a church home, step inside and explore. You'll discover plenty of details about our worship, activities, and ministries. If you have any questions, you can ask through our Contact Us page.
We are an Orthodox church in the Archdiocese of Thyateira, under the Ecumenical Patriarchate. The main worship language is Greek; however, as an Orthodox Church, we welcome Orthodox Christians of whatever background. We are a very diverse community with members from many parts of the world. Depending on the composition of the congregation English, Romanian, Church Slavonic, and even Arabic, may be also used during services.
We also welcome all visitors to our Divine Liturgy. While Holy Communion may only be received by prepared Orthodox Christians, our non‐Orthodox guests are welcome to join us for receiving blessed bread (antidoron) at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy.
Whether you are visiting the area, seeking your local Orthodox Church, or simply searching for a nearby church, we assure you of a heartfelt and warm welcome. Join us as we come together to glorify God and share in fellowship as His beloved children in this sacred place. Feel the embrace of our community and the love that binds us all as one family in Christ.
Yours sincerely in Christ,
Father David
Father David, whose secular name is Panayiotis Somalis, hails from Greece and has been living in Britain for several years. He earned a degree in Biomedical Sciences from the University of Westminster and later worked as a Science Teacher at a London Inner City Secondary School after completing his PGCE at the Institute of Education. He also worked in Tender Management and Regulatory Affairs for pharmaceutical companies before taking on a role as Support Officer in the Adult Care Services of a Local Government Authority, a position he has held for several years.
Father David studied both Byzantine and European Music in Greece and became a Senior Chanter at St Charalambos Community in 2015. Trained by the Sunday School and Youth Ministry Training Institute of his home diocese, he has taught Sunday School classes and led Youth Bible studies. After completing Overseas Missionary Work Courses, he served as a lay missionary and paramedic in the Orthodox Archdiocese of Kenya for two summers.
On September 19, 2020 His Emminence Archbishop Nikitas ordained Panayiotis to the Diaconate renaming him 'David' in honour of St David the Elder of Euvoia and on December 27, 2020 His Eminence ordained Deacon David to the Priesthood.
In his spare time, Father David enjoys baking, listening to classical music, and studying history and languages. Fluent in Greek, English, and French, he also understands Romanian, Bulgarian, and Serbian, and can conduct church services and hear confessions in multiple languages.
Email: father.david@btinternet.com
Mobile: 07392 151 668
N.B. Please note that Father David has a full-time job during the week (and sometimes on weekends) as the church cannot sustain a full-time priest. Keep this in mind when contacting him!
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