Experience the Christian Orthodox Tradition: An Ecumenical Encounter

Learn more about the rich history and traditions of the Orthodox Church community.

Come and immerse yourself in a vibrant and welcoming atmosphere at one of the most iconic landmarks in the city.

Running order

10am: Doors open

10:30: Welcome

10:40: Introduction to the Orthodox Church by Father Dragos Herescu & Revd Dr John Binns

11:30: Break

11:40: Icons/ the visual arts – Aidan Hart

12:40: Lunch

Opportunity for participants to visits stalls (list forthcoming)

2pm: Archbishop Angaelos

2:45pm: Panel event – conclusions

3:45pm: Break

4pm: Vespers

5pm: End

The Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies is the Orthodox house of theological studies in the ancient university city of Cambridge, England. It is a full member of the Cambridge Theological Federation. As a member of the Federation, the Institute works in partnership with Anglia Ruskin University and the University of Cambridge.

The Institute was founded in 1999 with the blessing of all Orthodox hierarchs in Western Europe. IOCS has rejoiced in having among its guest lecturers and supporters such illustrious teachers as Revd Prof Andrew Louth, Revd Dr John Jillions, Dr Elizabeth Theokritoff, Revd Prof Peter Bouteneff, Archimandrites Symeon and Zacharias of St John the Baptist’s Monastery (Essex), and the late Metropolitans Kallistos of Diokleia, Antony of Sourozh and John Zizioulas.

Established in an ecumenical context, the Institute trains clergy and laity to cooperate, dialogue and share with other Christians, in propagating together the Christian message to an increasingly secular and pluralist world. Its particular mission is to bring its rich Orthodox tradition in dialogue with today’s modern society, responding to the challenging questions of our times.It is – as the Institute likes to call themselves – a ‘house of generous Orthodoxy’.

Serving the Orthodox Church

The Institute serves the Orthodox Church as a whole and is governed by a Board of Directors with representatives from the various Orthodox Churches in Great Britain. There is nothing quite like the Institute elsewhere in the world. Because it is pan-Orthodox, located in a major international academic hub, and includes both lay and ordained people, the Institute can serve the Orthodox Church in a unique way.

Host or Publisher Southwark Cathedral