Church Overview

An unusual octagonal church, with pebble-dashed walls and a striking green copper roof topped with a cross. The roof has no central supporting pillars in the sanctuary below, ensuring visitors are left with a feeling of the “magnificent spaciousness” inside the church. Designed by architect Charles W. Gray, it was opened in December 1962, taking just over two years to build at a cost of around £50,000. It has a stone statue of St Teresa of Lisieux  (1873-1897) above the main entrance.

Containing a fine pipe organ, its baptistry furnishing was provided by fundraising by local Craigmillar children, in advance of the church’s opening. In the weekday chapel is a copy of the San Damiano crucifix, a reminder that the church was built and staffed by Franciscan Friars from its opening until 2017, when it passed into the pastoral care of the Capuchin order.

Services

Vigil Saturday 6.00pm; Sunday 10.30am, Monday to Friday 9.30am; Saturday 10.00am

Opening Arrangements

Open by arrangement

Disclaimer

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