Debre Bisrat St Gabriel Tigrayan Orthodox Tewahido Curch London
From Journey to Joy: A New Cathedral Rises as a Seat of Faith for Europe’s Tigrayan Orthodox Community
“O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.”
Psalm 95:1
On 24 th and 25 th April 20226, Debre Bisrat St Gabriel Tigray Orthodox Tewahedo Church in London joyfully celebrated the official opening and consecration of its new permanent home in a historic and deeply spiritual ceremony led according to the ancient traditions of the Tigray Orthodox Tewahedo Church. This long-awaited milestone marks a moment of profound joy, spiritual fulfilment, and historic significance for the congregation, representing the culmination of nearly two decades of perseverance, sacrifice, and unwavering faith. With its elevation to cathedral status as the official seat of the Archdiocese of Europe, the occasion also heralds the beginning of a new and even more consequential chapter in the life of the community.
This is more than a building — it is a lasting spiritual home for generations to come.
“Thanks be to God for His indescribable gift.” – (2 Corinthians 9:15)
The primary objectives and purposes are:
- To establish and maintain a Church of religious worship in accordance with the teachings of Christianity as adopted by the Tigray Orthodox Tewahido Church.
- To conduct and maintain services of divine worship according to Orthodox tradition.
- To offer Orthodox Tewahido services every Sunday and holy days.
- To provide spiritual and cultural programs promoting Tigrayan heritage.
- To provide Baptism, Marriage and Burial rites.
- To build a strong orthodox community rooted in love and unity.