The Church of St. Basil and St. Paisios, Lincoln also known as the Greek Orthodox Church of St. Basil and St. Paisios in Lincoln is an active

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, England. The building was formerly St Botolph's Church.

History

The church is a former

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church which was dedicated to

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and was active between 1721 and 2020/21. The church tower was built in 1721 and the nave and north aisle in 1861, with later changes and additions. In 2020/21, it was sold to the Greek Orthodox Church. The bells were moved from the church as part of the sale. The church is in the

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, Its rededication is to St. Basil and St. Paisios. The church is a Grade II listed building. In 2024, support was secured from the

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to undertake a full survey of the building's fabric.

References

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