Joy of All Who Sorrow

The Collegiate Church of the Ikon of the Mother of God Joy of All Who Sorrow, Mettingham, Suffolk, England

The only Orthodox place of worship between the urban centres of Ipswich and Norwich, and conscious of Christ’s command to preach to all nations, our church serves Orthodox Christians and enquirers regardless of ethnic origin.

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Details of our daily, Saturday and Sunday services, and special services, including Prayers before the Ikon, Vigil and Divine Litury

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This issue features: a report of the recent service of Unction at our London Cathedral; mention of our Parish AGM and election of new parish officers; details of an appeal by the Parish of the All-Merciful Saviour in St Leonards; notice of our church clean on Lazarus Saturday as well as our Holy Week Schedule and Services Schedule for April.