St Thomas the Martyr Oxford

St Thomas the Martyr Oxford The 12th century mother church of west Oxford, under the patronage of St Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury in the 1100s.

A fascinating history, standing at the gateway to a busy city The 12th century mother church of west Oxford, under the patronage of St Thomas Becket, Archbishop of Canterbury, martyred in 1170. St Thomas the Martyr was in the forefront of the Tractarian and Ritualist Movements. Today the parish is served by clergy from the parish of St Barnabas with St Paul, which was itself created out of the anc

ient parish of St Thomas the Martyr in the mid-19th century. Mass is said on Wednesday and Friday at 12.30, and on Saturday at 5:30 there is a quiet candle-lit vigil service of reflection and sacramental devotion in preparation for Sunday. Details of services throughout the two parishes can be found in the weekly bulletin at www.achurchnearyou.com/oxford-st-barnabas-jericho

Our Lady’s Lace in the Churchyard.
07/05/2026

Our Lady’s Lace in the Churchyard.

Happy New Year. The light in the sanctuary from the south chancel window
01/01/2026

Happy New Year. The light in the sanctuary from the south chancel window

A blessed Feast to all.
29/12/2025

A blessed Feast to all.

18/12/2025
Our next candle-lit Mass will be on Saturday 1 November as we celebrate the Feast of All Saints’! Join us at 5pm
20/10/2025

Our next candle-lit Mass will be on Saturday 1 November as we celebrate the Feast of All Saints’! Join us at 5pm

Sung Compline by candlelight at St Thomas the Martyr, Saturday at 5pm
10/10/2025

Sung Compline by candlelight at St Thomas the Martyr, Saturday at 5pm

🕯️ Ever prayed by candlelight?It’s ancient, simple, beautiful — and everyone’s welcome.✨ Sat 11 Oct – Sung Compline (pea...
20/09/2025

🕯️ Ever prayed by candlelight?
It’s ancient, simple, beautiful — and everyone’s welcome.

✨ Sat 11 Oct – Sung Compline (peaceful night prayer)
✨ Sat 1 Nov – Candlelit Mass for All Saints’ Day

⏰ 5.00pm | St Thomas the Martyr, Oxford

Step out of the noise, step into the glow.

The disruption caused by the Botley Road works/Oxford Railway Station upgrades has caused local residents concern and di...
31/08/2025

The disruption caused by the Botley Road works/Oxford Railway Station upgrades has caused local residents concern and distress. Many don’t feel that their voices are being taken seriously.

We need to be heard and need to come together.

And so, the Vicar of St Barnabas/St Thomas the Martyr, Fr Christopher along with the Revd Rachel Cross from St Frideswide Church are inviting all residents of Abbey Road, Cripley Road and Cripley Place (or their representatives) to a meeting to share hopes and concerns and to consider what can be done in the next year.

St Frideswide Church, Botley Road, Tuesday 9 September, 7.30pm-9.00pm

Our Vicar, Fr Christopher Woods has been raising awareness regarding the impact that the latest decisions in the Botley ...
14/07/2025

Our Vicar, Fr Christopher Woods has been raising awareness regarding the impact that the latest decisions in the Botley Road/Newtork Rail project are having on the residents of Abbey Road/Cripley Road/Cripley Place.

Father Christopher Woods has created a video of residents struggles because of bus rerouting.

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Becket Street
Oxford
OX11JL

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 7pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 11am - 5pm
Sunday 8am - 7pm

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