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Certificate & Diploma Of Orthodox Studies
One year foundation Certificate Course: two year Diploma Course for in-depth study.
Certificate of Orthodox Studies
The Certificate Course is a one-year practical course that gives a comprehensive oversight of the history, worship, doctrine and practice of the Church, including an introduction to Holy Scripture. As a requirement for admission to the course, students will need to have a good grasp of the English language and Read More...
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Diploma of Orthodox Studies Year I
The Diploma Course lasts for two years and developes the study of Christian theology and worship begun in the Certificate Course. The two years differ in their core themes. This year concentrates on giving a broad historical, theological and liturgical foundation. It provides a ‘map,’ underpinning ongoing study and pastoral Read More...
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The Diploma Course lasts for two years and developes the study of Christian theology and worship begun in the Certificate Course. The two years differ in their core themes. This year concentrates on Pastoral Practice, with specific theological themes designed to help students understand and respond to the deeper issues Read More...
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Online Icon Course – the Study of Icons
The Online Icon Course traces the development of iconography, as it grew technically from the arts of the ancient civilisations around the Mediterranean, into the art of Christian iconography, as artists travailed to find a way to express the revelation of God made man, in Christ Jesus. All the Great Councils Read More...
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Tuesday & Thursday Studies with Fr. Stephen
ONLINE Tuesday Scripture & Orthodox Tradition AT THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY FATHERS The Thursday book The Tuesday book with father Stephen is well established in Shrewsbury! During Covid, we moved Online and a broad swathe of supplementary books, with discussion, have been read during the years. These range from Read More...
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Catechesis & Enquirers Classes
An online introduction to the Orthodox faith is available on YouTube for those enquiring into Orthodox Christianity, catechumens, or those wanting to refresh their knowledge of the basics. The course comprises twelve 45-minute sessions. Click on the link.
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Orthodox Women of Britain
We are formed with the blessing of His Grace, Bishop Maximos of Melitene, and are open to all Orthodox Women of any canonical Orthodox jurisdiction. Patron saints: Nonna, Hilda and Olympias Our vision: We are Orthodox Christian women dedicated to supporting one another in our service to God (diakonia), and Read More...
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Synaxarion Project
Two years ago, we began to collate a British & Irish Synaxarion. There are so many Saints we know nothing about, whose names regularly crop up in the Liturgical Year, that it seems expedient to start to collate information. A big issue with the published Online material is that it Read More...
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TMES ORTHODOX STUDIES
Certificate and Diploma Year I &II The Certificate Course is a one-year practical course that gives a comprehensive oversight of the history, worship, doctrine and practice of the Church, including an introduction to Holy Scripture. As a requirement for admission to the course, students will need to have a good Read More...
Time: 9:30 AM - 14:30 PM
Date: October 11, 2025
ONLINE ICON COURSE
Course I: The World of the First Christians Year I: Roots of Iconography Year II: Studying Scripture Through Icons Course II: The Theology of the Icon Year I: From Nicea I to the Council of Chalcedon & its aftermath. Year II: From the Canons of Trullo to Visual Hesychasm. Each Read More...
Time: 11:00 - 12.30; 14:30 - 16.00 London Time
Date: September 27, 2025
WALSINGHAM LITURGICAL WORKSHOP
SUMMER SCHOOL FOR CHANTERS, READERS & LAITY: AUGUST 28th.- 31s.t Across Britain, Orthodox parishes are growing, missions are appearing, and clergy often travel long distances. Often the congregation does not have trained chanters, readers and few members of the community could step in a guide the service through its various Read More...
Time: 20th. - 31st. August
Date: June 19, 2026
LITURGICAL ART: AIDAN HART
ITS IMPORTANCE & PRINCIPLES FOR REMODELLING THE CHURCH INTERIOR Many Orthodox communities in Britain use churches previously built for Anglican or other Christian denominations. How do we develop an Orthodox liturgical interior under such restraints. Aidan Hart has had much experience of adapting and remodelling church interiors, and a working Read More...
Time: 10:00 AM - 4.00 PM
Date: September 6, 2025
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