The Greek Orthodox Church of the Holy Transfiguration
The Greek Orthodox Church, 264 Westwood Heath Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8GP
The Westwood history group present a comprehensive history of the area in general, once part of the Lord Leigh estate, Stoneleigh.
The old school building was consecrated as a Greek orthodox church in 1977, approximately 2 years after its purchase from the council with its new use enthusiastically embraced by Lord Leigh.
The church presently has a considerably larger footprint than the original building but visitors can still easily relate it to its original incarnation.
2024 is a landmark year for the Coventry Greek Orthodox community being the 60th anniversary since its official inception with authority to operate as a church granted by the UK archdiocese , which in turn takes its authority from the patriarch in Constantinople.
in line with this years theme our display area in the Greek school/function hall building will reference the Cyprus connection of the 1960s diaspora & the industrialised Coventry they came to.
There will also be a charity sale of traditional Cypriot lace , to which the community has a connection.
Timings & Tours
- Thursday 12 September:
- 14.00-19.00
Location & directions
The Greek Orthodox Church, 264 Westwood Heath Road, Coventry, West Midlands, CV4 8GP
- Directions:
- 3 large flagpoles outside displaying; union jack, Cyprus, Greece
- Contact on day:
- Michael Joannides
- Telephone number:
- +447834217033
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The site comprises 2 buildings, the displays & refreshments will be in the function hall & visitors are requested not to take these into the actual church.
