The Church of the Ikon of the Mother of God 'Joy of All Who Sorrow'

The country church of the Ikon of the Mother of God 'Joy of All Who Sorrow', in Mettingham, Suffolk, England, is the only Orthodox place of worship between the urban centres of Ipswich and Norwich. Conscious of Christ's command to preach to all nations, our church serves Orthodox Christians and enquirers regardless of ethnic origin.


Our Contact Details

Please contact Fr Deacon Andrew or Reader Mark for further information and to receive the Church's monthly bulletin:

Father Deacon Andrew Bond
The White House, Low Road
Mettingham, Suffolk
NR35 1TP
01986 896708

Reader Mark Tattum-Smith, 01986 798834

Email: churchmettingham@aol.com


Our Service Times

Sundays

10am: Hours and Divine Liturgy; or when a priest is not present Hours with Typica (Psalms and Scripture readings).

Fridays

6pm: Service of Little Compline with the Akathist to the Mother of God 'Joy of All Who Sorrow'. At this service the names of all those who have asked for our prayers will be commemorated in front of her ikon. If you would like to have names commemorated then please contact us.

Other Services

Please contact us for information about other services.

All services will be in English.


Our Location

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