St Eleutherius, St Anthia and St Luke the Evangelist facts for kids
The St Eleutherius, St Anthia and St Luke the Evangelist Greek Orthodox Church is a special place of worship in Leyton, north London. It is also known as the Greek Orthodox Community of St. Eleftherios and St. Luke. This church is part of the Greek Orthodox Christian faith.
The community started in 1982. Since March 1984, it has been located at 113 Ruckholt Road. The building was originally an Anglican church called St Luke's Church. The church is named after Saints Eleutherius, Anthia, and Saint Luke.
History of the Church Building
The building where the Greek Orthodox church now stands has a long history. It first opened as a mission church for Holy Trinity Church, Leyton. A mission church helps serve people in areas further away from the main church.
In 1914, the original iron hall was replaced with a stronger church building made of grey terracotta. This new church got its own parish in 1932. A parish is an area that a church serves.
During World War II, London was heavily bombed in what was known as the London Blitz. The church building was badly damaged during these bombings. However, it was later repaired and continued to be used.
The Greek Language School
The church is not just a place for worship. It also runs a Greek language school. This school has been helping children learn the Greek language for many years.
The students at the school also celebrate important Greek and Cypriot national holidays. This helps them connect with their heritage and culture.
