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St John the Theologian's Church, Norwich

Coordinates: 52°37′35.5″N 1°17′58.23″E / 52.626528°N 1.2995083°E / 52.626528; 1.2995083
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St John the Theologian's Church, Norwich
St John the Theologian's Church, Norwich
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52°37′35.5″N 1°17′58.23″E / 52.626528°N 1.2995083°E / 52.626528; 1.2995083
OS grid referenceTG 23464 07762
LocationNorwich, Norfolk
CountryEngland
Previous denominationChurch of England
History
DedicationJohn of Patmos
Architecture
Heritage designationGrade I listed

St John the Theologian's Church, Norwich is a Grade I listed[1] 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.[2] It was also known as St John Sepulchre.

History

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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

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A specification of the organ can be found on the National Pipe Organ Register.[3]

References

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  1. ^ Historic England. "Church of St John de Sepulchre (1280767)". National Heritage List for England. Retrieved 22 September 2024.
  2. ^ The Buildings of England. Norfolk. Nikolaus Pevsner. p.244. First Edition. 1962. Penguin Books Limited
  3. ^ "NPOR [N18454]". National Pipe Organ Register. British Institute of Organ Studies. Retrieved 2 February 2015.