Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar in Bournville - Culture, history and faith

The Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar is located in Bournville, Birmingham on Griffins Brook Lane. Built for political refugees from Yugoslavia after World War II,


Where is the Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar?

The Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar is at 92 Griffins Brook Lane, Bournville, Birmingham, B30 1QG

 

In brief

A Serbian Orthodox church located at Cob Lane in Bournville, it was completed in 1968. Built in the traditional 14th century Byzantine form by the Yugoslavian architect Dr Dragomir Tadic and Bournville Village Trust.

Serbian Orthodox Church Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar, Bournville (September 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar - history and details

A hidden gem located in the city of Birmingham,

Lazarica was the first purpose built Serbian Orthodox church in the UK, situated in the model village of Bournville.

Serbian Orthodox ChurchSerbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar, Bournville (September 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

It is located at Cob Lane and Griffins Brooke Lane.

It was built for political refugees from Yugoslavia after World War II with the support of the exiled Prince Tomislav of Yugoslavia.

Serbs have been associated with Bournville since Dame Elizabeth Cadbury sponsored thirteen Serbian refugee children of World War I.

Serbian Orthodox ChurchSerbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar, Bournville (September 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

It was built in the traditional 14th century Byzantine form by Yugoslavian architect Dr Dragomir Tadic and Bournville Village Trust.

It is a replica of a church in Serbia using the same materials from sacred places of worship and was completed in 1968.

Serbian Orthodox ChurchSerbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar, Bournville (September 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

There is no seats inside which is the usual thing for traditional Orthodox churches.

The interior has a full scheme of traditional Byzantine decoration.

Serbian Orthodox ChurchSerbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar, Bournville (September 2019). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

The church is usually open to visitors during Birmingham Heritage Week every September.

Serbian Orthodox ChurchSerbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar, Bournville (October 2020). Photography by Elliott Brown

 

Contact details

Serbian Orthodox Church of the Holy Prince Lazar

92 Griffins Brooks Lane

Bournville

Birmingham

B30 1QG

Call Father Nenad

0121 608 2449

07467 950076

Project dates

02 Aug 2022 - On-going

Passions

History & heritage, Classic Architecture, Faith

Contact

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Jonathan Bostock

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