The Orthodox Community of St Kessog in Falkirk

07/04/2026

HOLY WEEK SERVICES

Holy Wednesday — 8th April
17:30 — Bridegroom Matins and service of the Holy Unction

Holy Thursday, 9th April
18:00 — Matins and reading of the Twelve Passion Gospels

Holy Friday 10th April
17:00 — Taking Christ's body down from the Cross. Shroud Procession.
Please bring flowers with you for this service

Holy Saturday 11th April
🌙 PASCHA — Night Vigil
🕥 22:30 — Midnight Office
“Shroud Procession” into the Altar
🕛 00:00 — Paschal Procession
🕐 00:15 — Paschal Matins
🕜 01:30 — Paschal Liturgy

Please bring your Pascha baskets and festive foods for the blessing and for our joyful communal meal after the Resurrection Liturgy.

29/10/2025

This Sunday, 2nd November after Liturgy, we invite you to stay for a short talk: "Depictions of fear and faith in the New Testament: Questions for every journey".

James Cox will introduce the topic, exploring how fear can both bridge and block our paths of faith - in life and relationships.

We hope to see you there.

05/09/2025

21/04/2025

It was an immense honour to welcome His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas and His Grace Bishop Raphael of Ilion to our recently formed community. Their presence was a great blessing, and we are deeply touched by their support. The words of wisdom of His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas resonated deeply within our hearts, and we are grateful for his prayers and blessings. We are also thankful for the love received from our brothers and sisters in Christ from Edinburgh as they joined our Bridegroom Matins. We are truly humbled and blessed to have had them with us as we started the Holy Week. 🙏🏼💗☦️

02/04/2025

Services during Holy Week

Holy Monday 14th April at 6.30PM: Bridegroom service (Matins in the evening) with His Eminence our Archbishop Nikitas and His Grace Bishop Raphael presiding.
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Holy Wednesday 16th April at 6PM: There will be Holy Unction (соборование) service.

Holy Thursday 17th April at 6PM: Service of the twelve Gospels for the Passions of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Holy Friday 18th April at 6PM: Service of "Shroud procession" ("Плащаница"). Please bring flowers with you.

Holy Saturday 19th April at 10PM: Vigil with procession, followed by Easter Matins and Divine Liturgy of the Resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ (Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom).

Holy Sunday 20th April: NO Divine liturgy at 11AM, as we will have celebrated it early morning on that day.

Sunday 27th April at 11AM: Divine Liturgy starting with Matins at 9.30AM.

20/02/2025

Dear Members of The Orthodox Community of St Kessog,

We wanted to inform you that the heating system in church is currently awaiting essential parts for repairs. As a result, the church may be cooler than usual for Sunday liturgy. We kindly ask everyone attending to dress warmly to ensure your comfort during the liturgy.

We appreciate your understanding and patience as work to resolve this issue is being carried out.

19/12/2024

Services over the Holiday Season.

Over the holiday season, services will continue as normal on Sundays - commencing at 11am.

There will be a liturgy on Wednesday, 25th December at 11am to celebrate the Nativity according to the flesh of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.

Liturgy on Sunday, 5th January at 11 am will be extended to accomodate the Great Blessing of the Waters for the Feast of Theophany.

A very warm welcome to anyone who wishes to join our community.

May the rest of the Nativity Fast be peaceful as we wait for the Feast of the Birth of Jesus.

23/09/2024

ICONOGRAPHY WORKSHOP 25-29/09/2024
For more information and to register visit: https://www.iocs.cam.ac.uk/iconography-5-day-workshop/
Leading up to our celebratory event on the 30th of November, we are offering a 5-day iconography course in Cambridge led by Joseph Craveiro at the professional art studio of Westminster College, Cambridge.
This course is designed to immerse students in the fundamental and advanced techniques of Byzantine Iconography. Participants will explore various aspects of ancient techniques, such as painting with egg tempera and gilding with gold leaf, culminating in a comprehensive understanding and practical application of this ancient art form. At the end of the five days, students will finish their own icon of the face of Christ along with a certificate awarded by the institute to serve as a recognition of their efforts and completion of the course.
For more details about Joseph's work and to see his portfolio visit: https://www.josephicons.com/

20/08/2024

Divine Liturgy
Every Sunday at 11AM

The Worship of God - the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit, - is fundamental to the life and spirit of the Orthodox Church.

We have Divine Liturgy on Sundays within St James Church, Thornhill Road, Falkirk, FK2 7AZ. We worship in English, but we also use Greek and Slavonic.

Celebration of the Divine Liturgy in St James' church is kindly offered and permitted by St James Research Centre.