Greek Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary Eleousa facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Greek Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary Eleousa |
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Greek: Ιερός Ναός Παναγίας τῆς Ἑλεούσης
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Greek Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary Eleousa
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| 52°57′19″N 1°09′54″W / 52.9554°N 1.1651°W | |
| Denomination | Greek Orthodox |
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| Former name(s) | Park Hill Congregational church |
| Founded | June 1883 |
| Dedication | Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary |
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| Architect(s) | James Tait |
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| Diocese | Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain |
The Greek Orthodox Church of the Virgin Mary Eleousa is a special place in Nottingham, located on Derby Road. It is a Grade II listed building, which means it is an important historical building. This church is a central spot for many people. It serves Greeks, Greek Cypriots, and other Orthodox Christians living in Nottingham.
The church holds religious services, called liturgies, every Sunday. It also has a church hall next door. This hall is used for a Greek community school. It is also where the community celebrates important holidays. These include Easter and Christmas, following the traditions of the Eastern Orthodox Church.
The Church's Story: How it Began
This church building has an interesting history. It was not always a Greek Orthodox church. In the early 1800s, a group of people called Congregationalists started meeting. They grew quite large and needed their own building.
The first stone for the church was laid in June 1882. The building was finished quickly. It opened for worship in June 1883. At that time, it was known as Park Hill Congregational Church. The architects who designed it were James Tait and John Langham from Leicester.
The Church Organ
The church once had a beautiful pipe organ. This organ was built by a company called Bishop and Son in 1884. Many years later, in 1934, the organ was rebuilt. A person named Roger Yates did this work.
The rebuilt organ was officially opened on Monday, October 22, 1934. A very famous organ player, Marcel Dupré, played it for the re-opening.
See also
- Listed buildings in Nottingham (Radford and Park ward)
Gallery
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A look inside the church, showing icons on the walls.
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The church sign located in the yard.
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A special stone on the church wall, showing the date 1882.
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A view of the Iconostasis and a painting of Theotokos (Mary) and baby Jesus above the altar.
