The seat of the Ukrainian Catholic bishop in Britain, this cathedral serves London’s Ukrainian Greek Catholic community from a discrete location in Mayfair.
At a glance
The Cathedral of the Holy Family functions as the episcopal seat for the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family of London. It occupies Duke Street, just off Oxford Street in the heart of Mayfair, one of London’s most prestigious addresses. The cathedral remains open daily for worship.
History
Originally designated the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Family in Exile, the cathedral reflects the historical diaspora of Ukrainian Catholics in Britain. Its dedication to the Holy Family commemorates their biblical flight into Egypt—a symbolic reference to displacement and refuge that resonates with the Ukrainian exile experience.
What you see
The cathedral’s architectural character and style are not detailed in available sources, but its urban setting within Mayfair’s Georgian streetscape suggests integration into London’s Georgian townhouse fabric.
Cultural significance
This cathedral represents the institutional heart of Ukrainian Catholic religious life in the United Kingdom. As the bishop’s seat, it holds jurisdiction over the eparchy while coexisting within the broader ecclesiastical geography overseen by the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Westminster—a testimony to the complex jurisdictional tapestry of Catholic Christianity in London.
Key facts
- Location: Duke Street, Mayfair, City of Westminster, London
- Country: United Kingdom
- Coordinates: 51.51343, −0.150657
- Function: Seat of the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Eparchy of the Holy Family of London
- Status: Open daily for worship
Practical information & getting there
The cathedral is located on Duke Street, accessible from Oxford Street in central London. You can reach it via the District, Central, and Elizabeth lines serving nearby stations. The cathedral welcomes visitors for daily worship; contact details for specific service times are recommended before visiting.
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