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, 15 March 2026
Third Sunday of Lent (Sunday of the Cross) *** NOTICE The Divine Liturgy starts at 10am this Sunday, not at 11 as usual. *** Matins / Morning prayers: 09:15 - 10:00 Divine Liturgy: 10:00 - 12:00 *** Epistle of the Sunday: Hebrews 4: 14-16; 5; 1-6 Gospel of the Sunday: Mark 8: 34-38; 9:1 *** |
"The serpent locked up the Eden with wood long ago; and the wood of the Cross opened it to all who wish to purify themselves through fasting and tears. Therefore, seeing the cross placed before us, let us, the faithful, fall before it with fear, crying: Open, Cross, the gates of heaven to those who love you."
(Stichera at Vespers of the Sunday of the Cross)
(Stichera at Vespers of the Sunday of the Cross)
Schedule for the Sacrament of Confession in March 2026
Wednesday 4th March Thursday 12th March Thursday 26th March from 4pm - 6:30pm |
We are continuing with the booking system, as before. Please sing-up via the link provided.
*** 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 |
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What is the Triodion?
The Triodion is a 70-day liturgical period (approximately 10 weeks) that includes preparation for Great Lent, the fast itself, and Holy Week. The Triodion begins with a preparatory period (Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, of the Prodigal Son, of the Last Judgment, and of the Expulsion of Adam from Paradise) and continues with the 6 weeks of Great Lent. The Triodion ends on Holy Saturday, before Holy Easter. |
"Open to me the gates of repentance, O Life-Giver,
For my spirit rises early to pray towards Your holy temple, bearing the temple of my body all defiled; But in Your compassion, purify me by the loving-kindness of Your mercy." "Lead me on the paths of salvation, O Mother of God, For I have profaned my soul with shameful sins, and have wasted my life in laziness. But by your intercessions, deliver me from all impurity." (hymns from Matins during the Triodion period) |
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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