The Greek Orthodox Church of St. Charalambos

General information

The church was originally started in 1980 in Luton by Charalampia Sakka and Katina Melanarkitis whose zeal and courage to start a Greek community have been achieved with very hard work.The church was purchased with funds from donations and situated in Luton town until 2009.Structural problems in the building made the community move to the new site in East Hyde, which was an abandoned, non-Functioning Anglican church.The church building has undergone major repairs such as the roof which was very costly and has made the church fall into an ongoing big debt.However the church committee has managed to create a beautiful church with a crafted temple adoring the front and new icons installed.The 3 chandeliers kindly donated by a shop in Cyprus have been installed which brightened and liven the church.Our future plans are to build an adjacent hall and other facilities urgently needed.Our aim is to ensure the church will be the legacy to the generations of Christian Orthodox in Luton and the District but also for all pilgrims and visitors who like to pray and ask for St.Charalambos help.