The Orthodox Church of the Ascension in Rugby, Warwickshire, provides a place of worship in English for Orthodox Christians of all ethnic backgrounds, as well as for non-Orthodox Christians and others who are interested in the Orthodox Christian Faith.
Parishioners are from many backgrounds, and are of many different nationalities. Our services are mainly in English, although some hymns and prayers are also offered in other languages.
The parish is part of the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain, the largest Orthodox diocese in this country, which is part of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
REGULAR SERVICES
God willing,
the Divine Liturgy is served each Sunday at 10.30 am,
preceded by the Hours at 10.10 am.
The service of Vespers is sung on most Saturdays at 7 pm.
Further information and the programme of Services may be found here.
FATHER KOSMAS
Father Kosmas has been unwell for some weeks, at first with a bad infection to his chest and ears, and currently with sinusitis and post viral syndrome. On some Sundays during this time, he has been in church to serve the Divine Liturgy, but each time this has led to worse symptoms. He is currently (10/01/2026) under medical advice to take at least two weeks off work for complete rest and recuperation. So the first possible Sunday when he could be in church is Sunday 18th January 2026. Meanwhile, he has asked HG Bishop Maximos if he is able to send another priest to serve the Divine Liturgy in his absence. We are pleased to announce that His Grace has asked Father Yiannis Provatas to cover for him on Sunday 11th January. Details of other services will be posted on the website here once they are available.
The Orthodox Community of the Ascension and St Chad is a Registered Charity – number 1122061. Orthodox Christians aged 18 and over may become members of the Community.