St John Orthodox Romanian Church | Registered Charity No. 1216902

The parish is part of the Romanian Orthodox Archdiocese of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, and is placed under the omophorion of His Eminence, Archbishop ATANASIE.

The Romanian Orthodox Church, represented by its Diocese in Great Britain, is an active member of Churches Together in Britain and Ireland (CTBI), now commonly known as Churches Together UK, affirming its commitment to Christian unity in Britain.”

Support Our Mission
“Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.” (2 Corinthians 9:7). Your generosity helps us maintain our place of worship, preserve our cultural traditions, and serve the local community in Sussex and Kent. As a self-funded parish, every contribution—large or small—is a blessing that ensures our mission continues.

 

  • Acc Name: St John Orthodox Romanian Church
  • Sort Code: 04-14-50
  • Account Number: 65747594]
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Services
We invite you to join our community in prayer and fellowship. We primarily conduct our services in Romanian, adhering to the rich traditions of the Orthodox Church.
Our Regular Schedule Divine Liturgy – Sundays: 12:30 

Sacraments & Special Requests

We are available for the following holy mysteries by appointment with the Parish Priest:
Holy Baptism, Holy Matrimony, Confession, Memorial Services, House Blessings

Parish Priest: Rev (Fr) Marian Efimov
Phone / WhatsApp: +44 7925 044735 Email: contact@bisericaromaneasca.co.uk

Location & Accessibility
All services are held at:
Holy Trinity Church: Titmus Drive, Tilgate, Crawley, RH10 5EU
  • Parking: Free parking is available on-site and in front of the local shops
  • Families: Children are very welcome to attend and participate in the liturgy.

Beloved in Christ,

“For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). This is the Good News we gather to experience within our Romanian Orthodox Church community in Crawley, UK.

Our lives are shaped by God’s perfect love, revealed through our Savior Jesus Christ. He is the beginning and the end of all things, making Himself known in all creation! As St. Siluan the Athonite profoundly expressed: “The soul… delights in the earth’s beauty, the sky, the sun, gardens, seas, rivers, forests, plains, and music. But when it knows our Lord Jesus Christ, it desires nothing earthly any longer.”

Together in our community, we seek to live out God’s love daily, striving to have “the mind of Christ” and to “think Christ in all things” (St. Maximus the Confessor).

If you haven’t already, we warmly invite you to join our spiritual family. Bring your unique gifts to help Christ’s Church grow and flourish. Remember: “Whatever you do, work heartily, as for the Lord and not for men, knowing that from the Lord you will receive the inheritance as your reward. For you are serving the Lord Christ” (Colossians 3:23-24).

Heed this call to serve the Lord wholeheartedly! We have a shared mission, including the vital task of building a house for God.

 

Our Beliefs:

We confess the Holy Trinity – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit – and proclaim Jesus Christ as our Savior: fully God and fully man. Through His incarnation, cross, resurrection, and ascension, He restored humanity to communion with God.

Our Path: Theosis (Deification)
We are called to partake of God’s life (2 Peter 1:4) – transformed by grace through:

  • ✝️ Sacramental Life: Baptism, Eucharist, Confession, and other Holy Mysteries

  • 📜 Holy Tradition: Scripture, Councils, and ancient worship

  • 🙏 Prayer & Fasting: Drawing near to God in humility

One Holy, Catholic & Apostolic Church
We maintain the unbroken faith of the Apostles, expressed in:

  • ❤️ Love: Serving Christ in every person

  • 🕊️ Unity: One faith across time and culture

  • 🕯️ Holiness: Pursuing sanctity together

Come Journey With Us
Discover timeless truth, embodied worship, and a community seeking union with God.

“I am the Way, the Truth, and the Life” – John 14:6

 

The Resurrection Service of the Lord – Crawley 2026

The Resurrection Service will take place at “St John’s” Church, located in Crawley town centre.
📍 Church Walk, RH10 1HE
⏰ Schedule:
    • The church will open at 22:30 (Saturday, 11 April).
    • The Resurrection Service will begin at 00:00 (midnight)

🙏 We encourage everyone to bring a Paschal basket (red eggs, pascal cake, meat, wine etc) for the blessing. A special area will be set up inside the church for this purpose.
🚗 Parking:
Parking is available on the High Street, at PCP (RH10 1HB), as well as in nearby car parks.