St. Saviour Parish Church
St Saviour's Hill, St Saviour, Jersey, JE2 7LF, Channel Islands.
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Details
The Parish Church of St Saviour, one of the largest and most beautifully situated of Jersey's island churches, dates from the second half of the 11th century. Both the church and its churchyard are steeped in the history of Jersey, serving as the resting place for veterans of the Battles of Waterloo and Trafalgar, as well as French refugee families who fled to Jersey after the Revocation of the Edict of Nantes in 1685. Most famously, Lillie Langtry, daughter of a former Rector of St Saviour's, is buried in the churchyard.
Today, St Saviour's continues to be a welcoming place of worship with a faithful congregation. It maintains a strong choral tradition, with music playing an essential part in its services. The church is of fundamental importance to Jersey's heritage, recognised as one of the oldest and most significant historic buildings on the island. Its long and complex structural history reflects centuries of ecclesiastical, political, and social change. The oldest parts of the current structure are believed to be the 12th-century chancel and parts of the nave, with a north chapel added in the 13th century and significant alterations in the mid-15th century. The church and its grounds are of significant archaeological interest.
Location
Opening Hours
Sunday services at 08:00 (Holy Communion) and 09:45 (Parish Communion/Family Service on 2nd Sunday). The Parish Hall office is open Mon-Fri 08:45-15:45. The church building is open to visitors; specific times are not listed, but visitors are encouraged to pop in.
Contact
Reverend Martin Evans: 01534 736679 or 07970974277, [email protected]. Parish Hall: 01534 735864, [email protected].