: Appeal of the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia to the God-loving flock in connection with the coronavirus pandemic

Dear in the Lord fathers, brothers, and sisters!

I sincerely greet you with the very warmest well-wishes for the blessings of God, good health, spiritual calm, and the patience so needed in this trying time! I especially greet the doctors, nurses, and all who work in the hospitals, sincerely wishing them increased strength and Heavenly aid! I wish for those who are sick – and for their friends and relatives – comfort in the hope of God’s will, which always directs man toward the good. Our prayers are with all of you. (more…)

: Заявление Преосвященнейшего Епископа Георгия относительно проведения церковных служб во время эпидемии

: Statement from His Grace Bishop George concerning conducting church life during the pandemic

: Заявление митрополита Восточно-Американского и Нью-Йоркского Илариона, Первоиерарха Русской Зарубежной Церкви, в связи с распространением коронавируса

Дорогие о Господе отцы, братья и сестры!

Чувствуя бремя ответственности не только за вечное спасение душ человеческих, но и за телесное здравие клира, монашествующих, прихожан и богомольцев Русской Зарубежной Церкви, внимательно слежу за развитием событий, связанных с распространением коронавирусной инфекции, молитвенно испрашивая всем благословения Божия и заступничества Его Пречистой Матери. (more…)

: The Rite of Orthodoxy celebrated at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral Strathfield

The feast of Orthodoxy, also known as the Sunday of Orthodoxy or the Triumph of Orthodoxy is celebrated on the first Sunday of Great Lent. This year this feast fell on Sunday, 8 March 2020.

His Grace Bishop George together with the Cathedral clergy, Archpriest George Lapardin (dean), Priest Michael Storozhev, Protodeacon Alexander Kotlaroff, Protodeacon Martin Naef, cleric of St Panteleimon’s church, Gosford and Deacon Michael Matys, cleric of St George’s church, Carlton celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral Strathfield. Following the Liturgy, Bishop George performed the “Rite of Orthodoxy” which was intoned by Protodeacon Alexander Kotlaroff. (more…)

: Послание Управляющего епархией о церковном служении, в связи с распространением коронавируса

Послание Управляющего Западно-Европейской епархии, опубликованным на сайте этой епархии, нажав здесь.

: A Message from the Diocesan Bishop Regarding Church Life and the Coronavirus

A message regarding the coronavirus from His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe is posted in three languages on his diocese’s official website.

: Резолюция 19-ого Собрания духовенства и мирян Австралийско-Новозеландской Епархии РПЦЗ

: The 19th Triennial Assembly of clergy and laity of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese

: His Grace Bishop George celebrates the Baptism of Our Lord at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral Strathfield

On Saturday 18th of January 2020 and Sunday 19th January 2020, His Grace Bishop George of Canberra celebrated Vigil and the Divine Liturgy at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral Strathfield NSW. Following the litugy, His Grace served the rite of the Great Blessing of Waters.

A photo-report from the celebration of the Great Feast is available below.

 

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