Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Divine Wisdom (Hagia Sophia)
Greek Orthodox church in Westminster
Address: Moscow Rd, London W2 4LQ, United Kingdom
Phone: 442072297260
Region: Westminster
Nearest station: Bayswater (0.17 miles)
Rated: 4.8/5 on Google.
Opening Times
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | Closed |
| Wednesday: | Closed |
| Thursday: | Closed |
| Friday: | Closed |
| Saturday: | 4:30–5 PM |
| Sunday: | 9:30 AM–12:30 PM |
About Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Divine Wisdom (Hagia Sophia)
- 👍 Some visitors have negative opinions about the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Divine Wisdom (Hagia Sophia), particularly for Christian Orthodox attendees.
- 🎶 They mentioned that the chorus used during Liturgy made them feel like they were in a Catholic or Protestant church, rather than hearing traditional Byzantine psalms.
- ⏰ The reserved seats were seen as unacceptable, as they appeared to be for people who arrive late and want to show up for only 10 minutes.
- 😕 Mixed opinions exist about the attendance of free-masons at this cathedral.
- ❌ However, some visitors recommend going to another Orthodox Church instead of this one due to these concerns.
- 🇬🇷 On a positive note, a visitor from Greece described it as “the cradle of Orthodoxy in London” and expressed their admiration for an Easter liturgy attended in 2023.
- 😊 Another visitor praised the beautiful design with icons and mosaics, and found it to be a wonderful place for worship or simply getting lost in old songs.
- 💒 The illuminated mosaic of Christ inside the dome was described as incredibly stunning by one reviewer.
Options: Wheelchair-accessible car park, Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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