Orthodox Parish of St. Andrew, Romford

15/03/2026

Dear Friends,

Please be reminded that we shall have the Sacrament of Holy Unction (Соборование) at St Edward's RC church in Romford tomorrow, Monday 16th March at 6.00 pm.

Please note that during the Sacrament of Holy Unction the priest will anoint your face, ears, neck, chest and hands with oil. Please dress and tie your headscarf in a way that does not hinder the anointing!

Напоминаем, что во время таинства Собо́рования елеем (маслом) помазываются лицо, уши, шея, верхняя часть груди и кисти рук. Пожалуйста, оденьтесь и повяжите платок на голову так, чтобы это не мешало помазыванию!

God bless you all,
Fr Joseph

02/03/2026

Dear Friends,

We weren't able to arrange a Saturday service in Romford this month, but we shall have two weekday evening services. Note that the order is the other way round from what was announced in church on Saturday.

Monday 9th March - First and second Finding of the Head of St John the Baptist
18:00 9th Hour, Typika and Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts (Литургия Преждеосвященных Даров)
This will be the first time that we have had this beautiful Lenten service.
Those wishing to receive Holy Communion should fast from all food and drink at least from 12:00.

Monday 16th March
18:00 Sacrament of Holy Unction (Соборование)
Please come appropriately dressed to allow anointing on the face, chest and hands.

I hope many of you can come to these special services.

God bless you all,
Fr Joseph

02/03/2026

Our Parish life.

27/02/2026

Dear Friends,

Greetings with the beginning of Lent! We shall have the Liturgy for St Theodore Saturday on this Saturday, Feb 28th.

10:00 Hours and Confessions
10:30 Divine Liturgy

There will be the usual coffee hour but Lenten food only, please.

I look forward to being with you again.

God bless,
Fr Joseph

Location:
St Edward the Confessor RC church
5 Park End Rd
Romford
RM1 4AT

21/02/2026

Dear matushka Sarah!
Многая и Благая лета!
May God grant you good health, deep joy, peaceful days, and the comfort of knowing how deeply you are loved and appreciated.
Thank you for your example of faith, dignity, and compassion.
May your 70th year be filled with light, laughter, and many precious moments.
With heartfelt love and warmest wishes,
Your children in Christ.

22/01/2026

Christ is Born!
Dear Brothers & Sisters,

On Saturday 24th January, Feast of Venerable Theodosius the Great - There will be a Divine Liturgy service at 10:00 AM.
Service will be led by Priest Vasily Gandzyuk.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

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Our 2026 service schedule: https://www.romford-orthodox.org.uk/en/services/

Address:
St.Edward the Confessor RC Church, 5 Park End Rd, Romford RM1 4AT

Services Services The next services in Romford will take place: 22.06.24 at 10 am. Hours, Confession, Liturgy 13.07.24 at 10 am. Hours, Confession, Liturgy Our address : St. Edward the Confessor RC Church,5 Park End Road,Romford,RM1 4AT The Divine Liturgy will be served at St Andrew’s Church, St A...

09/12/2025

Dear Friends,

The next service in Romford will take place this Saturday, Dec. 13th at St Edward the Confessor RC Church, 5 Park End Rd, Romford RM1 4AT.

It will be the Feast of St Andrew the First-called and our Patronal Festival.

We have to start earlier than usual as there is another event in the church at 1.00 pm

Hours and confessions 09.30 am
Divine Liturgy 10.00 am.
Refreshments in the Hall 12.30 pm

I look forward to seeing you all.

God bless,
Fr Joseph

11/10/2025

11/10/2025

On Saturday 11th October 2025,
Feast of the Uncovering of the relics of Grand Duchess St Elizabeth Fyodorovna, Archpriest Joseph Skinner celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Orthodox Parish of St Andrew the First-Called, in Romford.

Father Joseph was also assisted by Priest Sergiu Fedorenco
And Protodeacon Ioann Silnic. Liturgy was chanted in English, Slavonic and Romanian.

The liturgical hymns were performed by the Choir under the direction of Matushka Sarah.

After the reading of the Gospel, Father Joseph delivered a small sermon in topic of the Epistle and Gospel, and the temptations we face in life.

At the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy, Father Joseph delivered another sermon about the Grand Duchess Elizabeth. At the end, Father Joseph thanked all who participated in the liturgy and a Happy Feast, especially thanking Father Sergiu visting from the Covenant of Grand Duchess Elizabeth in Bodiam and his Parish Patron Saint name day and Father Ioann visting from The Dormition Cathedral in London.

At the end, a Festive small lunch break was offered to all followed by a Annual Parish Assembly meeting.

[Our next service will be on Saturday 22nd November 2025, Martyrs Onesinhorus and Porphyrius of Ephesus and Venerable Matrona, Abbess of Constantinople]

09/10/2025

Dear Friends,

The next service in Romford will take place this Saturday, October 11th at St Edward the Confessor RC Church, 5 Park End Rd, Romford RM1 4AT.

Afterwards, we shall have a Parish meeting. It's important that all members of the Parish Assembly attend.

Hours and confessions 10.00 am
Divine Liturgy 10.30 am.
Refreshments and Parish meeting in the Hall.

I look forward to seeing you all.

God bless,
Fr Joseph

21/09/2025

On Saturday 20th September 2025, Saturday before the Universal elevation of the Precious and Life-Creating cross of the Lord, a Divine Liturgy was served, led by Archpriest Joseph Skinner.

During the Liturgy, Father Joseph has also served for the Nativity of Our Most Holy Lady, The Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary (Sunday 21st feast).

After the reading of the Epistles and Gospels, Father Joseph delivered a sermon acknowledging the 3 readings of both Epistles and Gospels, and its importance to our lives. Father Joseph also stated the ways we are easily distracted in the real world and how we are easily turned away from our Spiritual Prayer and talk with God.

After the Holy Communion, Father Joseph prayed for the saints of the days Feast. Another sermon was delivered by Father Joseph, thanking all the Parishoners for the warm welcoming return to the parish and the hospitality especially to the sight of many coming to partake in the Liturgy, as well as proclaiming Many Years to our recently wedded long coming parishoner and her Husband.

At the end, by the invite of Father Joseph, everyone was offered a Coffee Break meal in the hall.

[Our next service will be: 11th October 2025]

17/09/2025

Dear Friends,

The next service in Romford will take place this Saturday,20th of September at St Edward the Confessor RC Church, 5 Park End Rd, Romford RM1 4AT.

We shall celebrate the first Great Feast of the Church Year, the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God.

Hours and confessions 10.00 am
Divine Liturgy 10.30 am.
followed by coffee half-hour in the hall.

I look forward to seeing you all.

God bless,
Fr Joseph