st_nicholas_bris03On Sunday, 30th December 2012, the participants of the Youth Syezd attended the Divine Liturgy at St Nicholas Cathedral, Brisbane.

The liturgy was led by His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad and sung antiphonally by a male choir and a youth choir. His Eminence was co-served by the local clergy and clergy from different parts of the Diocese. On the 6th hour, reader Alexander Paramonov was elevated to the rank of subdeacon and during the Little Entrance, His Eminence awarded priests John Weir and Gabriel Lapardin the right to wear the skufia.Continue Reading

st_seraphim_bris01On Saturday, the 29th of December 2012, the participants of the Youth Syezd attended the All Night Vigil at St Seraphim’s Parish, Brisbane. The vigil was led by His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad and sung by a male choir made up of clergy and parishioners from the 4 parishes in Brisbane. His Eminence was co-served by the local clergy and clergy from different parts of the diocese. The service was followed by a meal in the newly renovated church hall catered by the sisterhood.Continue Reading

Свободных мест для захоронений на существующих русских секциях кладбища Руквуд практически не осталось. Сейчас временно появилась возможность членам нашей православной общины приобрести места на новом подготовленном участке, прилегающем к существующему участку  «старого русского кладбища» RO-4. Новый участок рассчитан на 373 могилы.Continue Reading

По благословению Высокопреосвященнейшего Митрополита Илариона в Австралийско-Новозеландскую епархию прибыл на месяц Архиепископ Женевский и Западно-Европейский Михаил.  Владыка Михаил посетит приходы епарxии и познакомится с церковной жизнью.

With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, Archbishop Michael of Geneva and Western Europe will visit the Australian and New Zealand Diocese for one month. Archbishop Michael will have a chance to serve in most parishes and get acquainted with the clergy and church life.