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Welcome to Saint Fursey's Orthodox Christian Community Website
St. Fursey’s Church is an English-speaking Orthodox Christian community in Stalham, serving the beautiful Norfolk Broads area of England. The Orthodox Church is the ancient Christian church founded by Jesus Christ and our faith has been handed down by the Apostles’ successors in every generation to the present day. Our parish is part of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of the British Isles and Ireland which is part of the Patriarchate of Antioch: the current Patriarch, John X, is the 169th successor to St Peter.
We seek to bear witness to the ancient Christian heritage of the British Isles, and our patron saint is Saint Fursey who founded a Christian monastery in the seventh century only 20 miles away at Burgh Castle. Orthodoxy is a living, experiential faith, and we warmly invite visitors to “come and see” and experience our life in Christ.
News & Announcements
Funding Appeal for Two UK Parish Communities to Become Permanent Places of Worship
His Eminence, Metropolitan Silouan Oner has written to our parish with a heartfelt appeal on behalf of two beloved parish communities: St. Constantine in York and The Twelve Apostles in Eastleigh. By the grace of God, both communities have found opportunities for permanent homes of worship. Yet these opportunities bring financial needs beyond what these communities can carry alone. If you would like to support, just click the above links for their respective GoFundMe page. Follow this link if you would like to read His Eminence’s full letter.
Weekly Bible Study Every Tuesday at Fr. Stephen's House
Having taken a long break from our regular weekly bible study sessions for Lent and Pascha, we resumed reading Exodus on 26th May and every Tuesday thereafter. Once we finish that book we will take another break for the summer. Sessions are at 7pm at St. Fursey’s House, 111, Neville Road, Sutton, Norfolk, NR12 9RR and will be followed by and evening compline at around 8pm, which usually lasts around half an hour. If you have any further questions? Fr. Stephen’s phone number is 01692 581849.
Bi-weekly Singing Practice on Monday
Choir practice sessions every 1st and 3rd Monday of the month until further notice. Sessions are at 7:00pm at St. Fursey’s Orthodox Church, Yarmouth Road, Stalham, NR12 9PG. Access to further information as well as singing resources such as service books and audio files are available at the bottom of the Service Info page. Any questions? Fr. Stephen’s contact is 01692 581849.
For our annual pilgrimage, we have decided to go to the ruins of Burgh Castle Roman Fortress, Yarmouth, the site where our patron St. Fursey set up his monastery. The meeting point will be St. Furse’s Orthodox Church, Yarmouth Road, Stalham, NR12 9PG where we will have morning prayers at 9am. We will set off around 9:30am […]
Next Open Day: Friday 4th September 2026
We will be having our bi-annual open day on 4th September, starting 10am, at St. Fursey’s Orthodox Church, Yarmouth Road, Stalham, NR12 9PG. There will be tombola and raffle prizes as well as Books, DVDs and Icons on sale. There will also be free tea and coffee and lots of cakes and food on sale. Feel free to stay for a chat or just stop by for a quick pop in. You’re also welcome to explore our beautiful church. Fr Stephen will be there to answer any question you may have about the faith. Further questions? Fr. Stephen’s phone number is 01692 581849.
Sunday Divine Liturgy
Divine liturgy at St. Fursey's Orthodox Church begins at 9:30 AM and finishes at 11:00 AM. Everyone is welcome although to take communion you must be Orthodox. We also have a feast afterward with more than enough food for all!
Evening Vespers on Saturday
Our Saturday vespers at St. Fursey's Orthodox Church begins at 4:00pm and finishes 4:45 PM. Everyone is welcome and if you are a Reader and would like to participate in singing do not hesitate to contact Fr. Stephen.
Weekday Services at Church
Tuesday 3rd Hour (led by Fr Stephen) & Thursday 3rd Hour (readers service), both at 9:00 AM. At St. Fursey's Orthodox Church, Yarmouth Road, Stalham, Norfolk, NR12, 9PG
Weekday Services at Chapel
Monday & Tuesday 3rd Hour, with a reading from the Holy Fathers, both at 9:00 AM. Monday & Tuesday Vespers, both at 4:00 PM. At St. Fursey's House, 111, Neville Road, Sutton, Norfolk, NR12 9RR
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