St Julian's church is one of the four Saxon foundations in Shrewsbury. The tower dates from the 12th century whereas the present nave was designed by Thomas Farnolls Pritchard who also designed the Iron Bridge at Telford. Pritchard was born in Shrewsbury and baptised in St Julian's Church on 11 May 1723.
The building is privately owned and has recently been returned to public worship.
Opening hours: Tuesdays 11.00 - 13.00 and 15.00 - 15.00 (rear only); Wednesdays 10.00 - 13.00 (rear only); Saturdays 12.30 - 14.30 (front and rear).
Disabled access from the rear entrance.
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Eternal Light: An exhibition of Holy Icons
A rare exhibition of sacred icons by contemporary icon painters of Britain, including works by Aidan Hart - one of the leading liturgical artists in the Western world
St Julian’s Church, Wyle Cop, Shrewsbury SY1 1UH
Saturday May 24 to Friday June 6
Daytime: Mondays to Saturdays, 11am – 4pm
Evenings: Tuesday May 27 & Thursday June 5, 7pm – 9pm
See over 80 works, both large and small, by 15 contemporary iconographers and artists. Some icons are for sale.
The exhibition is part of the @nicaea2025shrewsbury festival that is taking place this May and June, marking 1700 years since the First Council of Nicaea, a pivotal event in the history of Christianity.
Aidan has icons, frescoes, mosaic and sculpture in churches, cathedrals and private and royal commissions in more than 25 countries of the world. He was also the designer of the Anointing Screen used at the Coronation of King Charles III.
Aidan, who is also an author and international speaker, will be giving a series of talks during the exhibition too (both daytime and evening).
Other exhibitors include the Greek Orthodox nun Sister Theovouli, who has been a painter and teacher of iconography in Britain for more than 40 years; the international artist Markos Kampanis, who has exhibited around the world; Tamara Penwell, who has been painting icons for 30 years, and young talents, such as Joseph Craveiro and the artist, illustrator and wood carver Ewan Craig.