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Tags: Archbishop George, Centennial Park
On Monday, 28th July 2025, the parish of St Vladimir Church in Centennial Park, NSW, joyfully celebrated its patronal feast day in honour of St Vladimir, Equal-to-the-Apostles. The occasion was marked with the Divine Liturgy served by His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand.
Co-serving with His Eminence were Archpriest Daniel Metlenko, parish rector, Deacon Mark Shigelski, and clergy from the Sydney Deanery. Despite it being a regular working day, the church was filled with faithful parishioners, the majority of whom partook of Holy Communion.
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Tags: Archbishop George, Perth
В субботу 19 июля 2025 года приход святых Первоверховных Апостолов Петра и Павла в городе Перт, Западная Австралия, торжественно отметил своe 75-летие со дня основания.
По этому радостному случаю из Сиднея прибыл Высокопреосвященнейший Георгий, Архиепископ Сиднейский и Австралийско-Новозеландский. Владыку Георгия тепло встретили настоятель прихода протоиерей Сергий Окунев и диакон Владимир Ивлев.
Владыка Георгий и сопровождающие его духовные лица направились в храм, чтобы поклониться святыням, после чего сестричество пригласило гостей на чаепитие. (more…)
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Tags: Archbishop George, Perth
On Saturday, 19 July 2025, the parish of the Holy Chief Apostles Peter and Paul in Perth, Western Australia, celebrated its 75th anniversary since its founding.
To mark this joyful occasion, His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney Australia and New Zealand arrived from Sydney and was warmly greeted at the airport by the parish rector, Archpriest Sergei Okunev, and Deacon Vladimir Ivliev.
Archbishop George and the accompanying clergy proceeded to the church to venerate the holy icons, after which the parish sisterhood hosted a welcoming tea. (more…)
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Tags: Archbishop George, Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral
В кафедральном православном Петропавловском соборе Сиднея солнечным субботним днем 12 июля 2025 года Божественной литургией и праздничной трапезой отметили престольный праздник клир и сотни прихожан и гостей – читайте здесь.
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Tags: Archbishop George, Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral
On the 11th and 12th of July 2025, the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield joyfully celebrated its patronal feast in honour of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.
The divine services were led by His Eminence George Archbishop of Sydney, Australia & New Zealand. Concelebrating with His Eminence were the cathedral clergy as well as clergy from neighbouring parishes of the diocese.
The cathedral choir, under the direction of Andrei Laptev, beautifully adorned the services with prayerful and inspiring singing. The church was filled with faithful, many of whom partook of the Holy Mysteries of Christ. (more…)
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Tags: Fr John Weir, Funeral
В пятницу, 4 июля 2025 года, в Брисбене, штат Квинсленд, состоялось отпевание новопреставленного протоиерея Иоанна Веира. День начался с Божественной литургии по усопшему, совершённой в 8:00 утра в храме Владимирской иконы Божией Матери в Рокли. Богослужение возглавил протоиерей Гавриил Макаров.
В 10:00 утра началось чин отпевания, которое возглавил Высокопреосвященнейший Георгий, Архиепископ Сиднейский, Австралийский и Новозеландский. Его Высокопреосвященству сослужили священнослужители Австралийско-Новозеландской епархии, многие из которых имели честь служить с отцом Иоанном на протяжении многих лет. (more…)
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Tags: Fr John Weir, Funeral
On Friday, 4 July 2025, the funeral service for the newly reposed Archpriest John Weir was prayerfully held in Brisbane, Queensland. The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy for the Departed at 8:00am at the Church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God in Rocklea. The liturgy was led by Archpriest Gabriel Makarov and clergy of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese.
At 10:00am, the funeral service commenced, headed by His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand. His Eminence was co-served by clergy from the Australian and New Zealand Diocese, many of whom had served with Fr John over the years. (more…)
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Tags: Fr Boris Ignatievsky
Please find attached an Ukase to Fr Boris Ignatievsky relating to outcomes of a sermon that was perceived as support for clergy involved with abuse.
Our Diocese condemns and does not tolerate any abuse, especially the abuse of minors.
Also reattached is the Announcement that was published on the ANZ ROCOR website last week as an additional reminder of the Diocese’ position and expectation of behaviour with these matters, in accordance with the Child Safe Policy of the Diocese (Policy on website).
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Announcement: 
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Tags: Fr John Weir, Funeral
Четверг, 3 июля
– Парастас в 18:00 (храм в честь Владимирской иконы Божией Матери, Рокли)
Пятница, 4 июля
– Божественная литургия в 8:00 (храм в честь Владимирской иконы Божией Матери, Рокли)
– Чин отпевания в 10:00 (храм в честь Владимирской иконы Божией Матери, Рокли)
– Погребение состоится на кладбище Маунт Граватт, участок 4А
– Поминальная трапеза состоится в трапезной Свято-Николаевского собора (улица Валтюр, Вуллонгабба) (more…)
Sts Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Institute
On Monday, 28th July 2025, the parish of St Vladimir Church in Centennial Park, NSW, joyfully celebrated its patronal feast day in honour of St Vladimir, Equal-to-the-Apostles. The occasion was marked with the Divine Liturgy served by His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand.
