Moved by the most profound feelings of fraternal love and joy for the Savior of the World born in Bethlehem, I congratulate the archpastors, clergymen, monastics and all the faithful flock of the Russian Church Abroad on this great and holy feast of the Nativity of Christ!
O, blessed Nativity night! (more…)
From 19-23 December, 2016, the Diocesan Teen Retreat was held on the Sunshine Coast in southeast Queensland, with the blessing of Metropolitan Hilarion.
The organising committee, successively headed by Priest John Weir and Priest Andrew Smith, had selected the Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre as the place for just over 50 teens, travelling from near and far, to draw closer to God and develop connections that will last a lifetime. When planning, the successful balance of spiritual with social was maintained – the mornings had talks and discussions from invited guests, the afternoons had organised outdoor activities, while the evenings had enjoyable indoor activities and free time for socialising. (more…)
Dear friends,
We are overjoyed to announce the launch of our new Orthodox Life website! OrthodoxLife.org provides Orthodox Christians and inquirers with the sober teachings and reflections of the Orthodox Church that they may know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent (John 17:3). New content will be posted on a weekly basis utilizing all the best forms of digital media. Best of all, OrthodoxLife.org is provided free of charge to all visitors. Please join us, bookmark the site, and like our Facebook page to see new articles as they are posted! (more…)
С вечера среды 16-го ноября до вечера субботы 19-го ноября 2016 г. много духовенства и верующих Австралийско-Новозеландской Епархии собралось в Сиднее на Восемнадцатое Епархиальное Собрание и на празднование двадцатой годовщины служения Митрополита Илариона Правящим Архиереем.
В среду вечером служили в прекрасном храме Покрова Пресвятой Богородицы в Кабраматта, шт. Н.Ю.У. Службу вёл иерей Александр Парамонов при протодиаконе Василии Козулине. Пел хор под управлением Андрея Лаптева. Митрополит Иларион, Епископ Георгий и Епархиальное духовенство молились в храме. Впоследствии многие собрались в прицерковном зале на ужин. (more…)
From the evening of Wednesday 16 November until the afternoon of Saturday 19 November 2016, a great many of the clergy and faithful of the Australian-New Zealand Diocese gathered in Sydney, NSW, for the Eighteenth Diocesan Assembly and for the celebration of the twentieth anniversary of Metropolitan Hilarion’s service as Ruling Bishop.
On Wednesday evening Matins was served at the beautiful church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin in Cabramatta, NSW. The service was led by Priest Alexander Paramonov with Protodeacon Vasily Kozulin assisting. A choir sang under the direction of Andrei Laptev. Metropolitan Hilarion, Bishop George and the Diocesan clergy prayed in church. Afterwards, many gathered in the church hall for supper. (more…)
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