About St Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church
St Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church welcomes worshippers in Sunderland as one of the Orthodox churches of Tyne and Wear. The congregation meets at Gardiner Road, Sunderland. Up-to-date service times and contact details are published on the church's website at www.rcdhn.org.uk/churches07/churchcontact.php?chid=250.
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. Sunderland lies within Tyne and Wear, whose county town is Newcastle upon Tyne. Visitors are welcome, whether you live in Sunderland 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 Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church?⌄
St Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church is at Gardiner Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear.
What denomination is St Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church?⌄
St Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church 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 Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church?⌄
Service times for St Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church are not yet listed in our directory. Check http://www.rcdhn.org.uk/churches07/churchcontact.php?chid=250 or contact the church directly to confirm.
Does St Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church have a website?⌄
Yes, the church's website is http://www.rcdhn.org.uk/churches07/churchcontact.php?chid=250.
What is the phone number for St Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church?⌄
You can ring St Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church on +44 191 567 4574. A quick call is the surest way to confirm service times and any special events.
How do I get to St Nicholas Romanian Orthodox Church?⌄
The church is at Gardiner Road, Sunderland, 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 Nicholas Romanian Orthodox 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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