St Saviour's Church, Eastbourne facts for kids
Quick facts for kids St Saviour's Church, Eastbourne |
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| Church of St Saviour and St Peter | |
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| 50°45′57″N 0°16′59″E / 50.7659°N 0.283°E | |
| Country | England |
| Denomination | Church of England |
| Churchmanship | Traditional Catholic |
| History | |
| Former name(s) | Church of the Holy Saviour |
| Status | Active |
| Consecrated | 31 January 1867 |
| Architecture | |
| Functional status | Parish church |
| Heritage designation | Grade II* listed |
| Designated | 17 May 1971 |
| Architect(s) | G. E. Street |
| Specifications | |
| Spire height | 176 feet (54 m) |
| Administration | |
| Parish | St. Saviour and St. Peter, Eastbourne |
| Deanery | Eastbourne |
| Archdeaconry | Archdeaconry of Hastings |
| Diocese | Diocese of Chichester |
St Saviour's Church is a special Church of England church in Eastbourne, East Sussex. It is a parish church, which means it serves a local community. The church is also a grade II* listed building, which means it is a very important historical building. A famous architect named G. E. Street designed it.
History of St Saviour's Church
The church was designed by George Edmund Street, a well-known architect. The first stone for the new church was put in place on October 17, 1865. The main part of the church was built between 1865 and 1866. Its tall tower, called a steeple, was added a bit later, from 1870 to 1872.
The church was officially opened and blessed on January 31, 1867. This ceremony was led by Ashurst Gilbert, who was the Bishop of Chichester at the time. The church is built from red brick and has special Bath stone decorations. Its roof is made of colorful clay tiles.
Over the years, some parts were added to the church. A special area for baptisms, called a baptistry, was built in 1892. A small chapel was added to the south side in 1903. Later, in 1954, a church room was built for community activities.
The church was first named the Church of the Holy Saviour. In 1971, another nearby church, St Peter's Church, was taken down. The two church areas were then joined together. However, the church kept its original name, St Saviour's Church.
Because of its historical importance, the church was officially named a grade II* listed building on May 17, 1971. This protects it for the future.
St Saviour's Church Today
Today, St Saviour's Church is part of the parish of St. Saviour and St. Peter in Eastbourne. It belongs to the Archdeaconry of Hastings and the Diocese of Chichester.
The church was built following a movement called Tractarianism. This means it has a traditional style of worship. The church still follows a traditional style within the Church of England, known as Anglo-Catholicism.
Because the church does not agree with the ordination of women as priests, it receives special guidance. This guidance comes from the Bishop of Chichester, currently Martin Warner. This is called alternative episcopal oversight. The church is also a member of two groups, Forward in Faith and The Society. These groups support traditional church practices.
Vicars of St Saviour's Church
Here is a list of the people who have served as the main priest, called a Vicar, at St Saviour's Church:
- 1867–1897: Henry Robert Whelpton
- 1897–1927: Henry Urling Whelpton
- 1928–1944: Claude Williams
- 1944–1961: Joseph Guy Heatherington
- 1962–1976: Owen Whiting
- 1976–1991: Derek William Allen
- 1992–2004: Derek Mottershead
- 2005–2015: Jeffery Thomas Gunn
- 2016–2017: Christopher Yates
- 2018-date: Mark McAulay SSC
