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Tags: Bishop George, Nativity
Nativity Epistle
of His Grace
George Bishop of Sydney,
Australia & New Zealand
Nativity of Christ, 2023/2024
And the angel said unto them, Fear not, for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord… And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. (Luke 2: 10-11, 13-14) (more…)
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Tags: Bishop George
On Saturday 2 December and Sunday 3 December we had services for the Twenty-Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, for the Forefeast of the Entry of the Mother of God into the Temple, and in honour of Venerable Gregory the Decapolite (+816 AD).
All-night Vigil was served on Saturday evening. Early on Sunday morning the parish rector served the lesser blessing of water, following which we welcomed Bishop George on his first visit to our parish since 2019. (more…)
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Tags: Youth
The Diocese has released a survey to understand and plan the strategy for Youth Ministry and activities. This survey looks to understand the relationship young people have with the church and what they would see as a need to grow in the faith, build lasting relationships and grow as a disciple in Christ. The survey is for youth up to the age of 35, as well as parents of younger children.
We would also like to know if you are interested in receiving the upcoming Youth Newsletter and if you would like to be involved more officially in Youth Ministry, assisting or leading in the future – you can also note that in the survey.
You can use the QR code on the flyer above or use this link
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Tags: In memoriam
ORTHODOX BURIAL ON YOLNGU LAND
Archpriest Nicholas Karipoff and Matushka Anna|9th November 2023 (more…)
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Tags: Bishop George
On Sunday, 19th November, the 24th week after Pentecost, His Grace Bishop George of Sydney Australia and New Zealand was invited to celebrate the Divine Liturgy at Holy Archangel Michael’s parish in Blacktown NSW to commemorate the parish feast which this year fell on Tuesday, 21st November. Co-served, with His Grace were priest Adrian Augustus (parish rector), protodeacon Stephen McKay and deacon Michael Matis. (more…)
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Tags: Website
The diocese is looking for updated photographs from each parish showing particularly the outside of the building and preferably during a significant feast or event. For example a cross procession on a feast day showing clergy and parishioners would be ideal.
These will be used in the future updating of the Diocesan Website. Please email applicable photos to youth.rocor.anz@gmail.com.
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Tags: All Diaspora Youth Conference, Syezd
The All-Diaspora youth conferences have always been a wonderful tradition of the Russian Church Abroad. The first Conference took place with the blessing of the future First Hierarch of the ROCOR, Metropolitan Vitaly (Ustinov) of Montreal and Canada, in 1972 in Montreal (Canada). The Metropolitan invited Orthodox youth from ROCOR parishes on all continents to participate in the Conference. (more…)
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Tags: Bishop George, Bishop Siluan
On Saturday, 4th November 2023, the great feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, His Grace Bishop George of Sydney Australia and New Zealand together with His Grace Bishop Siluan of Australia and New Zealand, Serbian Orthodox Church, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Our Lady of Kazan Convent (also known as “Novoye Shamordino”) in Kentlyn – located 57 km West of Sydney. (more…)
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Tags: Bishop George, Melbourne
On the 13th and 14th October, 2023, His Gace George, Bishop of Sydney Australia and New Zealand celebrated the services for the Holy Protect of the Mother of God at the Holy Protection Cathedral Brunswick VIC. Co-serving with His Grace were all the clergy for the Southern Deanery. Following the divine liturgy, the sisterhood prepared a festive lunch for the faithful. (more…)
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