St Lazar's Church, Bournville

St Lazar's Church is a Byzantine Revival church in Bournville featuring a central dome above the main worship space with religious mosaics and Eastern Orthodox architectural elements. The building combines traditional Byzantine forms with architectural details that reflect Orthodox Christian design principles.

The church opened in 1968 to serve Yugoslav refugees who had settled in Birmingham following World War II. It continued the area's established practice of welcoming displaced communities seeking new homes.

The interior displays Serbian Orthodox iconography and frescoes in bold golds, greens, and blues that reflect Eastern Christian artistic traditions. Visitors can observe how the space is arranged without traditional pews, following worship customs different from Western churches.

The church sits on Cob Lane near Cadbury World and welcomes visitors interested in learning about Eastern Orthodox worship practices. Regular services and educational programs are offered throughout the year for those wanting to understand the tradition better.

The building resulted from a partnership between architect Dr. Dragomir Tadic and the Bournville Village Trust, bringing together two different perspectives on community needs. This collaboration produced modern Serbo-Byzantine architectural forms set within an English residential area.

Location: Bournville

Inception: 1968

Architectural style: Byzantine Revival architecture

Website: http://lazaricachurch.co.uk/English/Hp.html

GPS coordinates: 52.42630,-1.95130

Latest update: December 11, 2025 11:05