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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
Weekly Bible Study Sessions during October. Tuesdays at Fr Stephen's House
Weekly bible study will once again begin on the 6th October and every Tuesday thereafter until our chosen book is finished. Sessions will be at 7pm at St. Fursey’s House, 111, Neville Road, Sutton, Norfolk, NR12 9RR, followed by evening compline at around 8pm, which usually lasts around half an hour. If you have any further questions, do not necessitate to call Fr. Stephen’s number on 01692 581849.
The Baptism of Nicola, Lynn, Luke, Suzanne and Karl on Sunday 20th December 2026
Glory to God for the growth of our humble parish. This year we will be receiving five new converts into the Eastern Orthodox Church. The catechumens Nicola, Lynn, Luke, Suzanne and Karl will be getting baptized on Sunday 20th December 2026. The baptism service will begin at 9:30am, which will be followed by the regular Divine Liturgy at St. Fursey’s Orthodox Chruch, Yarmouth Road, Stalham, NR12 9PG. All friends and family are invited. We are expecting a large turn out so if you would like to reserve a seat, please contact Fr. Stephen on 01692 681849.
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.
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
"Shine, shine, O New Jerusalem, for your light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon you" (LXX Isaiah 60:1)
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