Preserving Faith
Nurturing Orthodox Christian life through prayer, worship and spiritual guidance.
Diocese
ABOUT THE DIOCESE
Spiritual Life and Community
The British-Irish Eparchy is part of the Serbian Orthodox Church and serves as the spiritual home of Orthodox Serbs in Great Britain and Ireland.
Founded with the aim of preserving faith, culture and national identity, the Eparchy gathers the faithful through divine services, prayer and community activities.
Churches and parishes across Great Britain and Ireland bear witness to a rich spiritual life and the dedication of the faithful.
The diocesan hierarch, clergy and parish communities actively work to strengthen spiritual values, organize humanitarian initiatives and nurture the Serbian language, culture and tradition.
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Parishes and Church Communities
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Parish Priests
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Countries – the United Kingdom and Ireland
Churches and Parishes
Faith, Culture and Tradition
Within the Eparchy, churches such as the Church of Saint Sava in London hold a special place as important centres of gathering for the Serbian Orthodox community.
Services are celebrated in both Serbian and English, allowing the faithful to remain connected with their spiritual roots while also engaging with the wider community in which they live.
Since its foundation, the British-Irish Eparchy has remained a witness to the faith, tradition and culture of the Serbian people.
Through worship, education, fellowship and community life, the Eparchy continues to pass these values on to future generations.
our mission
What we care about
Its mission is not only to preserve the spiritual heritage of the Serbian Orthodox people, but also to share the Orthodox faith with all those who seek a deeper spiritual life.
Building Community
Gathering the faithful through parish life, fellowship and shared community activities.
Keeping Tradition Alive
Preserving Serbian language, culture and Orthodox heritage for future generations.
Serving in Britain and Ireland
Connecting Orthodox Christians across Britain and Ireland through parishes and community work.
BISHOP
Bishop Nektarije of Britain and Ireland
Nektarije (secular name Ratko Samardžić) is the Bishop of Britain and Ireland and former Vicar Bishop of Jegar (2022–2024).
He was born in Sarajevo to his father Nemanja (†2009) and his mother Nada (née Remić). He began primary school in Sarajevo and completed it in Gothenburg, Kingdom of Sweden, where his family relocated due to the conflicts of the 1990s.
