About St George and St Athanasius Cathedral
Among the Orthodox congregations of Tyne and Wear, St George and St Athanasius Cathedral gathers in Newcastle Upon Tyne. The building stands at Brighton Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne. We do not currently hold service times for this church; a quick phone call will confirm the weekly pattern.
Orthodox churches form a well-established strand of Christianity in the United Kingdom. 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. Newcastle Upon Tyne lies within Tyne and Wear, whose county town is Newcastle upon Tyne. Visitors are welcome, whether you live in Newcastle Upon Tyne or are simply passing through.
If you are thinking of visiting, there is no need to book: most congregations are delighted to see new faces. Getting there is usually easiest on foot or by local bus, since on-site parking can be scarce, and anyone who needs step-free access should contact the church beforehand to check what the building offers.
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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 George and St Athanasius Cathedral?⌄
St George and St Athanasius Cathedral is at Brighton Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear.
What denomination is St George and St Athanasius Cathedral?⌄
St George and St Athanasius Cathedral worships within the Orthodox stream of Christianity. 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 George and St Athanasius Cathedral?⌄
Service times for St George and St Athanasius Cathedral are not yet listed in our directory. Please contact the church directly to confirm when services are held.
How do I get to St George and St Athanasius Cathedral?⌄
The church is at Brighton Grove, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear. 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 George and St Athanasius Cathedral 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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