Our Ladye Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church
Catholic church in Greenwich
Address: 68 Crooms Hill, London SE10 8HG, United Kingdom
Phone: 442088580662
Region: Greenwich
Nearest station: Greenwich (0.3 miles)
Rated: 4.8/5 on Google.
Opening Times
| Monday: | Closed |
| Tuesday: | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| Wednesday: | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| Thursday: | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| Friday: | 9:30–10:30 AM |
| Saturday: | 10–11 AM |
| Sunday: | 9–10 AM |
About Our Ladye Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church
- 🏰 The exterior of Our Ladye Star of the Sea Roman Catholic Church is stunning.
- 💔 However, the inside needs some improvements, such as cleaning and replacing the worn-out lino tiles on the floor.
- 🕯️ Some visitors feel that the absence of holy water in the fonts and reliance on electric candles takes away from the traditional ambiance and reverence.
- 😺 A cat seems to be a regular visitor at the church, much to some people’s amusement or frustration.
- 📚 The church has a rich history, dating back to 1793 when it was originally built for Catholic seamen near Royal Hospital. It has a diverse congregation with Irish and Portuguese-speaking seamen among its members.
- 🏛️ Our Ladye Star of the Sea was designed by William Wardell and features beautiful stained glass windows. Pugin contributed furnishings including Canon Richard North’s tomb chest.
- ⛪ The church boasts an ornate tower with a spire that complements another spire on an adjacent stair turret.
Options: Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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