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St. George's Cathedral in London, Greater London
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Key facts

Denomination
Orthodox
Address
London
Greater London
Listed status
Grade II* listed
Architect
James Pennethorne

Sources: Historic England list entry 1378620, Wikipedia, Wikidata Q1026917, OpenStreetMap

Before visiting St. George's Cathedral

Service times are not recorded in this listing. We cannot confirm when the next service takes place or whether the building opens outside worship hours.

We do not have confirmed information here about step-free access, accessible toilets, hearing support or supervised children’s groups. If these matter for your visit, ask the church about the specific service you plan to attend.

No direct contact details are recorded. Use the linked sources above or the wider local directory to continue your search.

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About St. George's Cathedral

St. George's Cathedral stands where Albany Street meets Redhill Street in St Pancras, within the London Borough of Camden. The Grade II* listed building belonged to the Anglican tradition before serving as an Antiochian Orthodox cathedral between 1989 and 2023. It was permanently shut in 2023 following concerns about its condition, and the metropolitan bishop’s seat transferred to an Orthodox parish in Kensington.

Designed by James Pennethorne, the church opened for Anglican worship in 1837 and served the predominantly working-class community around Cumberland Market. Its classical design uses brick, stucco and stone, with a rectangular footprint, arched windows and broad projecting structures marking each corner. Above the doorway is a tower crowned by a small eight-sided spire. R. C. Carpenter oversaw changes from 1839 to 1843, while William Butterfield added a richly patterned marble floor in 1867. The roof was renewed in 2000.

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Frequently asked questions

What denomination is St. George's Cathedral?

St. George's Cathedral in London belongs to the Orthodox tradition.

How old is the St. George's Cathedral building?

It is on the statutory register as a Grade II* listed building. The architect was James Pennethorne.

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