Australian and New Zealand Diocese (ROCOR)

11 сентября (в день памяти Усекновения главы Пророка, Иоанна Предтечи, когда по православной традиции поминаются все воины «положившие свой живот за Веру, Царя и Отечество») в парке при военном мемориальном комплексе Мельбурна “SHRINE OF REMEMBRANCE” у поминальной плиты под раскидистым ясенем служилась заупокойная лития в память о Русской Императорской армии и 1000 русских граждан, служивших в Австралийских частях в годы Первой Мировой войны (1914 – 1918 гг). (more…)

Дружно и с теплым гостеприимством данденонгский приход отметил свой престольный праздник в день Успения Божией матери.

Это – горячо любимый всеми верующими праздник, окрашенный одновременно печалью об окончании жизненного пути Заступницы нашей Небесной, и радостью о соединении Пречистой Матери Господней с Сыном Своим. (more…)

On Sunday, 2 September 2018, the feast day of Prophet Samuel, His Grace Bishop George of Canberra celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield together with Archpriest George Lapardin, dean of the cathedral, protodeacons Alexander Kotlaroff, Constantine Moshegov, Martin Naef and deacon Michael Storozhev.

Following the Great Entrance, deacon Michael Storozhev was ordained to the rank of Priest. Fr Michael is assigned to the clergy staff of the cathedral. After the service the sisterhood prepared a festive lunch for all who attended.

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On Monday 27th and Tuesday 28th August 2018 Our Lady’s Dormition Church, Dandenong VIC celebrated its parish feast day. The services were lead by His Grace Bishop George. Co-served with His Grace were the rector Archpriest Michael Protopopov, priest Alexei Jukov and clergy from the neighbouring parishes.

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On Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th August 2018, His Grace Bishop George celebrates the services at the Holy Protection Cathedral Melbourne. Co-served with His Grace were the cathedral clergy.

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On Saturday the 18th and Sunday the 19th of August 2018, the great feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord, Bishop George of Canberra celebrated the Divine Services at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral Strathfied NSW. Co-serverd with His Grace were the cathedral clergy.

Following the Divine Liturgy, Bishop George blessed the fruit brought by the parishioners as per the tradition of the Holy Church. (more…)

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On Saturday, 28 July 2018, the 1,030th Anniversary of Baptism of Russia, Saint Vladimir’s Parish in Centennial Park celebrated its Patronal feast day. The All-Night Vigil and the Divine Liturgy were celebrated by His Grace Bishop George of Canberra together with the parish rector Archpriest Daniel Metlenko and clergy from the Diocese.

The church was filled with parishioners and other faithful who gathered to celebrate the parish feast day. After the service the sisterhood prepared a festive lunch for all who attended.

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Утро 2 июля 2018 года было самым холодным в году.  Так же холодно было на душе.  Сегодня члены семьи, родственники, прихожане храма в честь иконы «Всех скорбящих Радость» и других приходов Австралийско-Новозеландской епархии, жители Джилонга собрались вместе при гробе протоиерея Симеона Кичакова, чтобы справиться с горем, исцелить душевные раны, скорбь претворить в величайшую радость духовную.

Тело отца Симеона готовили к погребению протоиерей Николай Далинкевич и протодиакон Василий Козулин.  Они крестообразно обтерли его елеем, смешанным с красным вином. После обтирания тело одели в обычные одежды, ибо усопший должен облечься в нетление (1 Кор 15:53), а затем его облачили во всю священническую белую одежду, что означает, что усопший предстанет перед Богом именно как священник и будет давать отчет в той миссии, какая была на него возложена.  Священническое белое облачение, в которое одели отца Симеона, купила ему его мать, Мария Михайловна Кичакова, почившая 15 ноября 2017 года.  Именно в нем отец Симеон завещал его похоронить. (more…)

On Saturday the 9th and Sunday 10th June 2018, the feast of All Saints of Russia, the Divine services were held in Croydon NSW in honour of the parish’s names day. On Saturday evening, the All-Night Vigil was led by His Grace Bishop George of Canberra. Co-celebrating with Bishop George were priest Simon Nekipelov (rector), priest Dionysios Halim, protodeacons Alexander Kotlaroff and Constantine Moshegov.

In the early morning the following day, the lessor blessing of the waters was served by Fr. Dionysios. At 9am the clergy greeted His Grace Bishop George and the Divine Liturgy commenced. The church was full with the faithful and the choir lead by reader Lawrence Boikov sang reverently.

After the Liturgy, a festal banquet was held in the church hall and the marquee was put up to cater for those that did not fit in the hall. The sisterhood prepared plenty of delicious lenten food and everyone enjoyed the warm hospitality. (more…)