# Eastern Orthodox

> Canonical: https://churchnearme.org.uk/denominations/orthodox · 17 UK churches · Directory data verified 1 July 2026

Eastern Orthodox is one of the Christian traditions covered by Church Near Me, with 17 UK churches listed — most numerously in London, Birmingham, Manchester. This page explains its history, beliefs and worship, and links to every local congregation (directory data verified 1 July 2026).

An ancient family of churches rooted in the Christian East, preserving the liturgy, theology and spirituality of the early Church through the centuries.

The Orthodox churches trace their origin directly to the apostles. They became distinct from the Roman Catholic Church after the Great Schism of 1054. Today they are organised as a communion of self-governing national churches — Greek, Russian, Romanian, Serbian, Antiochian and others — many of which have parishes throughout the UK.

Browse all Eastern Orthodox churches: https://churchnearme.org.uk/denominations/orthodox