Fr. Alexander is a Canadian residing in London. As a child, he attended the Orthodox Church but was not baptised until his twenties. Thus, he speaks to both 'cradle' and 'convert'. Fr. Alexander has taught the Orthodox faith for twenty years. Graduating from St. Tikhon's Seminary in Pennsylvania, he was ordained a deacon in the Orthodox Church in America (OCA). Coming to England to pursue doctoral research, he was appointed a tutor and later chaplain of the Institute for Orthodox Christian Studies, Cambridge. Upon transfer from the OCA to Antioch, he was ordained to the priesthood by Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware).

Fr. Michael Harper, the founding priest of the parish, was its rector until January 2010. It is my very sad news to have to let you know that just before 4pm on January 6th, on the day of the Feast of the Theophany, Father Michael Harper reposed in the Lord in the hospice he had just recently entered. Pray for the repose of his soul and for his wife Khouria Jeanne. May his memory be eternal.

Email: Father Deacon Justin Garnett

Fr. Deacon Justin Garnett is the deacon of the parish.