Welcome to the website of 'St. John the Evangelist’
Romanian Orthodox Parish in Cambridge, UK!
Romanian Orthodox Parish in Cambridge, UK!
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Sunday 17 May 2026
Sixth Sunday after Pascha (Sunday of the man blind from birth) Matins 10:00 - 11:00 Divine Liturgy 11:00 - 13:00 *** Epistle reading this Sunday: Acts of the Apostles 16: 16-34 Gospel reading this Sunday: John 9: 1-38 *** Troparion of Pascha Christ is Risen from the dead, trampling down death by death, and to those in the tombs bestowing life! Kontakion of Sun. of the Man born blind (Tone 4) I come to You, O Christ, as the man blind from birth. With the eyes of my soul blinded, I cry out to You in repentance, "You are the resplendent Light of those in darkness." |
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Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
Thursday, May 21, 2026 Divine Liturgy 08:00 - 09:30 *** Epistle of the day: Acts of the Apostles 1: 1-12 Gospel of the day: Luke 24: 36-53 *** Apolytikion of Holy Ascension (Tone 4) You ascended in Glory, O Christ our God, and gladdened Your disciples by the promise of the Holy Spirit. Your blessing assured them that You are the Son of God, the Redeemer of the world. Kontakion of Holy Ascension (Tone 6) O Christ our God, upon fulfilling Your dispensation for our sake, You ascended in Glory, uniting the earthly with the heavenly. You were never separate but remained inseparable, and cried out to those who love You, "I am with you and no one is against you." |
Sacrament of Confession in May
Wednesday 6 May, Thursday 14 May and Thursday 21 May, 16:00 - 18:00 Please use the link below to sign up. Thank you. Fr Dragos |
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The Sacrament of Confession - a catechesis Would anyone wishing to come to Confession (particularly after a long time), please read this catechesis, by way of preparation and as an encouragement. Thank you. Fr Dragos |
Gift Aid Form
Our parish is registered as a charity in England and Wales. As such, we are eligible for 'Gift Aid' from HMRC.
Gift Aid is a UK government scheme allowing charities to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate, at no cost to you. It works by reclaiming the basic rate tax (20%) you already paid on your income. For example, a £10 donation becomes worth £12.50.
If you are a UK tax-payer and have made a donation to the parish in the last year, or you make a donation, completing the Gift Aid form helps us collect government support for charities. The parish bank account details are available on the Donations page.
You can complete the form at the link below. Thank you.
God bless you for your help and for sustaining our community! Fr Dragos
Our parish is registered as a charity in England and Wales. As such, we are eligible for 'Gift Aid' from HMRC.
Gift Aid is a UK government scheme allowing charities to claim an extra 25p for every £1 you donate, at no cost to you. It works by reclaiming the basic rate tax (20%) you already paid on your income. For example, a £10 donation becomes worth £12.50.
If you are a UK tax-payer and have made a donation to the parish in the last year, or you make a donation, completing the Gift Aid form helps us collect government support for charities. The parish bank account details are available on the Donations page.
You can complete the form at the link below. Thank you.
God bless you for your help and for sustaining our community! Fr Dragos
Parish Membership Register St John the Evangelist Romanian parish Cambridge
As our Orthodox parish community in Cambridge continues to grow, we are establishing an official Parish Membership Register to deepen our connection with one another and ensure that our spiritual family remains united.
Signing up is voluntary and free, and offers you direct personal benefits, ensuring you are the first to know about service schedules, family-oriented events, and vital parish news, while also simplifying administrative processes for pastoral needs like baptisms, weddings,
or pastoral visits at home.
For the Parish Priest, this register is an essential tool to better know, understand, and serve the spiritual needs of the flock. Furthermore, by registering your membership, you help us build a stronger foundation for the future.
Accurate numbers allow us to organize more effectively for charitable outreach, ambitious capital projects, and community initiatives that will serve our children for generations to come.
Fr Dragos Herescu, parish priest, and the Parish Council
As our Orthodox parish community in Cambridge continues to grow, we are establishing an official Parish Membership Register to deepen our connection with one another and ensure that our spiritual family remains united.
Signing up is voluntary and free, and offers you direct personal benefits, ensuring you are the first to know about service schedules, family-oriented events, and vital parish news, while also simplifying administrative processes for pastoral needs like baptisms, weddings,
or pastoral visits at home.
For the Parish Priest, this register is an essential tool to better know, understand, and serve the spiritual needs of the flock. Furthermore, by registering your membership, you help us build a stronger foundation for the future.
Accurate numbers allow us to organize more effectively for charitable outreach, ambitious capital projects, and community initiatives that will serve our children for generations to come.
Fr Dragos Herescu, parish priest, and the Parish Council
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Useful resource for parents in our parish:
Positive Parenting |
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