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 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 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 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 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 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 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