Archdiocese of Thyateira & Great Britain
Greek Orthodox Church of St. Andrew
Serving the faithful in Torquay and South Devon since 1976
The Original Christian Church
Eastern Orthodoxy
Eastern Orthodoxy is the original Christian Church, tracing its unbroken lineage back to the apostles and the early Church Fathers. Rooted in Holy Tradition and guided by the Holy Spirit, it preserves the fullness of the Christian faith through its ancient liturgy, theology, and sacramental life. Centred on the worship of the Holy Trinity, Eastern Orthodoxy invites all people into a transformative relationship with Jesus Christ, lived out in the mystical Body of the Church, through prayer, repentance, and participation in the Divine Mysteries.
Our History
A Living Parish
Since 1976
After WWII, Greek and Cypriot immigrants began forming an Orthodox community in Torbay. Services were first held at St John's in 1969, but the parish soon found a permanent home in the medieval church of St Saviour's on Tor Church Road. A formal agreement was reached in 1984, and the building became the Church of St Andrew.
Today the parish remains vibrant under Fr Trayan Goranov, appointed priest-in-charge in 2024, with active trustees and a new choir serving Orthodox Christians in Torquay and beyond.
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Services
Divine Liturgy every Sunday at 10.30am. Matins at 9.30am. Vespers Saturday at 6pm.
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Our Faith
The Orthodox Church upholds the ancient Nicene Creed and practises the faith handed down through the centuries.
What Do We Believe? →
Community
Greek Orthodoxy in Devon — learn about our history, our people, and the wider Orthodox presence in the South West.
Learn More →Holy Orthodoxy
The Orthodox faith is not just a set of doctrines but a way of life that invites all people to experience the peace, joy, and hope that come from knowing Christ.Explore the Faith →
Visit Us
19 Tor Church Road, Torquay, TQ2 5UP
Tel: 07800 644 599 · otrayan@gmail.com
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