The Orthodox Community of Saint Ninian
We are a small group of Orthodox within the Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain who, by kind permission of Bishop Hugh and Fr Ambrose, worship in the Catholic Chapel of Our Lady of Czestochowa in the Parish Rooms of St Margaret's Church, Lerwick.
We are led by an Orthodox nun, Mother Mary, and occasionally worship in her hermitage chapel in Unst which is dedicated to St Sunniva.
Although Saint Ninian never visited Shetland, he has been venerated in several churches here, most notably in the medieval church on Saint Ninian's Isle which traditionally is called 'The Mother Church of Shetland'.
Father John Behr, the well known theologian and parish priest in Aberdeen, is Orthodox priest for Shetland and visits to celebrate the Liturgy when his busy schedule and our changeable weather permit.
Meanwhile everyone is welcome to join us for a range of services; the Typika, Hours, Vespers, Akathist Hymn, Jesus Prayer (and Matins in the near future). This is followed by a 'cuppa' and sometimes a festive meal. We look forward to meeting you!
Saturday 30th August 11 a.m. The Divine Liturgy was celebrated in Saint Margaret's Church followed by a bring and share lunch in the Parish Room. Archimandrite Antonios Kakalis of Edinburgh came up specially for the occasion.
Next Meetings
Sunday 14th June, 2 p.m., Hours & Typika (Prophet Elisha).
Friday 19th June 3 p.m. - Pilgrimage and picnic tea to St Ninian's Isle (weather permitting). Everyone welcome. Email for details.
Saturday 18th July, 3 p.m. Levenwick Hall, Baptism & Chrismation celebrated by His Grace, Bishop Raphael of Ilion who will receive Confessions in the chapel of Our Lady of Czestochowa, 87 St Olaf Street, Lerwick. (Email for more details).
Sunday 19th July, Levenwick Hall, 11 a.m. Divine Liturgy (New Martyr Elisabeth) celebrated by His Grace, Bishop Raphael, with shared lunch and walk to St Ninian's Isle (weather permitting) afterwards. (Email for details).
Saturday 15th August, 3 p.m., St Margaret's Church, Hours & Typika (Dormition of the Mother of God).
Please contact shetlandorthodox(at)gmail.com for further details. Please notify us by email if you are interested in attending a meeting as we sometimes have to postpone or cancel at short notice.
