St John the Theologian's Church, Norwich

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St John the Theologian's Church, Norwich
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St John the Theologian's Church, Norwich
St John the Theologian's Church, Norwich
52°37′35.5″N1°17′58.23″E / 52.626528°N 1.2995083°E / 52.626528; 1.2995083 Coordinates: 52°37′35.5″N1°17′58.23″E / 52.626528°N 1.2995083°E / 52.626528; 1.2995083
Location Norwich, Norfolk
Country England
Previous denomination Church of England
History
Dedication John of Patmos
Architecture
Heritage designation Grade I listed

St John the Theologian's Church, Norwich is a Grade I listed parish church first part of the Church of England, then a Greek Orthodox Church, and finally to be re-opened again for secular use, in Norwich. [1] It was also known as St John Sepulchre.

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History

The church is medieval. After being declared redundant by the Church of England the building was taken over by the Greek Orthodox Church. After being closed again, discussions are underway to re-open the church for secular wedding ceremonies.

Organ

A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register. [2]

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References

  1. The Buildings of England. Norfolk. Nikolaus Pevsner. p.244. First Edition. 1962. Penguin Books Limited
  2. "NPOR [N18454]". National Pipe Organ Register . British Institute of Organ Studies . Retrieved 2 February 2015.