About St Michael and St Bishoy Orthodox Coptic Church
In Margate, Kent, St Michael and St Bishoy Orthodox Coptic Church carries on the Orthodox tradition of worship. Its home is Northdown Road, Margate. To confirm when services are held, it is best to get in touch with the church directly.
The Orthodox family of churches carries a long and particular story within the wider Church. Orthodox Christians in the UK worship in parishes of the Greek, Russian, Romanian, Serbian, Antiochian and other patriarchates, alongside Oriental Orthodox communities such as the Copts. The ancient liturgies are usually sung, often in a mixture of English and the community's heritage language. Migration has made Orthodoxy one of the growing streams of British Christianity, with several hundred thousand adherents. The tradition traces its modern form to the 1st century. As a measure of its reach, the wider family today counts Several hundred thousand adherents in the UK.
It is one of many congregations found across England, whose landscape holds everything from Saxon churches to congregations meeting in converted warehouses. Margate lies within Kent, whose county town is Maidstone. Visitors are welcome, whether you live in Margate or are simply passing through.
Thinking of coming along? Simply turn up: no invitation is needed. Allow a little extra time for getting there, as parking close to older church buildings can be tight, and if accessibility is a concern, a quick call ahead will confirm arrangements such as ramps, accessible toilets or a hearing loop.
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Getting there
Parking near older church buildings can be limited, so allow a few extra minutes or arrive on foot where you can.
Frequently asked questions
Where is St Michael and St Bishoy Orthodox Coptic Church?⌄
St Michael and St Bishoy Orthodox Coptic Church is at Northdown Road, Margate, Kent.
What denomination is St Michael and St Bishoy Orthodox Coptic Church?⌄
St Michael and St Bishoy Orthodox Coptic Church is part of the Orthodox family of churches. Orthodox Christians in the UK worship in parishes of the Greek, Russian, Romanian, Serbian, Antiochian and other patriarchates, alongside Oriental Orthodox communities such as the Copts.
When are services at St Michael and St Bishoy Orthodox Coptic Church?⌄
Service times for St Michael and St Bishoy Orthodox Coptic Church are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
How do I get to St Michael and St Bishoy Orthodox Coptic Church?⌄
The church is at Northdown Road, Margate, Kent. Use the map and directions link on this page, and allow a little extra time if you are driving, as parking near the building may be limited.
Is St Michael and St Bishoy Orthodox Coptic Church accessible?⌄
Accessibility provision varies between church buildings. Contact the church directly to ask about step-free access, accessible toilets or a hearing loop before you visit.
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