Who we are

St. Michael’s Eritrean Orthodox Church in London was established in Earls Court by the late HG Abona Markos in 1989 in collaboration with members of the Eritrean community in London. The congregation, lacking a permanent place of worship remained in a rented church in west London until 1997. In the same year on the 23rd of November 1997 St Michael’s Eritrean Orthodox Church through the tireless service and dedication of HG Bishop Markos, Liqe Tiguhan Fr Yohannes Sibhatu and members of the church who were willing to sacrifice their time, money and life, and with the blessing of our beloved Archangel was able to acquire a modest property located at 78 Edmund Street, in Camberwell, South East London.

“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; consider your ways. Go up to the mountain, and bring wood, and build the house; and I will take pleasure in it, and I will be glorified, saith the LORD” (Haggai: 1: 7-8).

By the Grace of God, the spiritual leadership of the Clergy and the commitment of the faithful we have continued to flourish and have established a close community within the diverse and multicultural city of London. The church continues to expand and provide modern and flexible services for Eritreans and others willing to learn about the faith through weekly Sunday school and bible study sessions for youth (Corner Stone).

In addition to this the church, through ECC (that runs under its umbrella) has developed a programme aimed at the integration of young Eritreans new to the UK.

Hence, the spiritual and social services have grown and expanded, weekly serving masses, monthly masses on St Michael’s day (Qdus Michael 12 geez), St Mary’s day (Beale Maryam 21 geez), counselling, conducting spiritual, educational, financial seminars from time to time.

This website is designed to spread the Gospel to the world as accepted by the Apostles of our Lord Jesus Christ according to the Eritrean Orthodox Tewahdo Church`s belief. We welcome you to explore and learn about our church and its beliefs.

May God Bless Us All. Amen.