Welcome to our parish website. We are a large, diverse, and friendly community of Orthodox Christians from many different cultural backgrounds. Our services are in English, and everybody is welcome to come and experience them. (scroll down for service times)
We are part of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of the British Isles and Ireland, which is under the Patriarchate of Antioch and all the East; we operate under the omophorion if His Eminence Metropolitan Silouan (Oner). You can find more information about our parish and clergy in the About pages, including a brief introduction on the beliefs of the Orthodox Christian faith, and FAQ. Our parish also runs a monthly newsletter, which can be found in the relevant page.
In early 2022, the parish purchased historic St Martin’s church in West Stockwell St, Colchester (CO1 1HN). There, most of our main services are held. We also operate the small, ancient chapel of St Helen, in St Helen’s Lane, Colchester (CO1 1UB), a mere 200 metres away.
Regular Service Times
Saturdays: Great Vespers 4:30pm St Martin’s Church
Sundays: Matins & Holy Liturgy from 9:30am St Martin's Church
Weekday Services for October-December 2026 |
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Thursday 1 October |
Protection of the Theotokos, 8:10am, Hours and Holy Liturgy, St Helen’s Chapel |
Wednesday 7 October |
St Osyth, 8:10am, Hours and Holy Liturgy, St Helen’s Chapel |
Saturday 24 October |
St Demetrius (Saturday of Souls), 9:30am, Hours and Holy Liturgy, St Martin’s Church |
Monday 26 October |
St Demetrius, 8:10am, Hours and Holy Liturgy, St Helen’s Chapel |
Wednesday 11 November |
PATRONAL FEAST: Martin the Merciful, Bishop of Tours, 8:10am, Hours and Holy Liturgy, St Martin’s Church |
Saturday 21 November |
Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple, 9:30am, Hours and Holy Liturgy, St Martin’s Church |
Wednesday 25 November |
Great Martyr Catherine, 8:10am, Hours and Holy Liturgy, St Helen’s Chapel |
Wednesday 9 December |
Conception of Theotokos by Righteous Anna, 8:10am, Hours and Holy Liturgy, St Helen’s Chapel |