Russian Orthodox Church in Birmingham

About Us

We are a Eucharistic Community within the Diocese of Sourozh, Moscow Patriarchate. The Diocese in this country was founded by Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom) of blessed memory. The diocese is headed by Bishop Matthew of Sourozh.

We are a multi-ethnic community and Orthodox Christians from various nationalities worship with us. The services are in Church Slavonic (with some English) and may be attended by anyone who is interested, although only Orthodox Christians may receive Holy Communion at the Divine Liturgy. Services are held in:

The Oratory Church of the Immaculate Conception
141 Hagley Road
Edgbaston
Birmingham B16 8UE

The Church is in Birmingham city centre within walking distance from the station "Five Ways". Please click here for more details on how to find us. Please also note that our services are held in the Upper Chapel. It is on the first floor (please use a separate entry). There is a lift as well.

Here are the nearest services (all start at 10:30am):

9th March (St Matrona of Moscow; St. John the Baptist; St. Cummain Ailbe, abbot of Ilona)

16th March (Great Martyr Theodore Tyro; St. Winwaloe of Brittany)

23rd March (Martyrs Codratus, Saturninus, and Rufinus; St. Kessog, bishop of Loch Lomond)

30th March (Venerable Alexis the Man of God; Venerable Patrick of Ireland)

Confessions are before the Liturgy. Please come for confessions early.

For further information contact Archpriest Michael Gogoleff, tel: 01225 858792 or Inga Popova, tel: 07465206030.

For all other services (Baptisms, Weddings, Panikhidas) please contact the Priest at least 3 weeks ahead. Please click the link to read our Privacy Policy.