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Tags: Pokrov Chronicle
After three and a half years of work by a parishioner, this comprehensive history was completed to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Pokrov parish.
The book of 258 pages recounts the life of the parish beginning in 1949 to the present day with over 100 pages of text, interviews and anecdotes plus 300 images (including photographs, plans and tables).
A copy can be purchased from the Pokrov Cathedral candle kiosk or email: pokrovhistory@gmail.com for further information. It is available in A4 format hardcover only
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Tags: Archbishop George, Great Lent
On the third week of Great Lent, known as the Veneration of the Cross, His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney Australia and New Zealand, officiated the All-Night Vigil at the Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield. Archbishop George was joined by the clergy of the cathedral.
At the end of Matins, His Eminence performed the Rite of bringing out the Cross, symbolizing spiritual support on the journey of Great Lent. (more…)
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Tags: Archbishop George, Pastoral Conference
This year, the pastoral conference of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese took place on 18th and 19th March at the Holy Protection Cathedral in Melbourne. The gathering of clergy was an important event that contributed to strengthening unity among the clergy and discussing current pastoral issues.
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Tags: Archbishop George, Forgivness Sunday
On Cheesefare Sunday, the day of the commemoration of Adam’s expulsion and Forgiveness Sunday, His Eminence George Archbishop of Sydney Australia and New Zealand celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield. Co-served with his Eminence were the Cathedral clergy.
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Tags: Archbishop George, Youth
On February 9, the Sunday of the Publican and the Pharisee, and the feast of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of the Russian Church, His Eminence Archbishop George of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral Strathfield.
Co-served with His Eminence were the Cathedral clergy, and Fr. Andrew Morgan, Youth Co-ordinator. The Liturgy was served in English, allowing the youth to better understand the spiritual significance of the service.
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Tags: Archbishop George, Theophany
19 января, в день праздника Крещения Господня, Высокопреосвященнейший Георгий, Архиепископ Сиднейский и Австралийско-Новозеландский, совершил Всенощное бдение, Божественную Литургию и чин Великого освящения воды в Петропавловском кафедральном соборе в Стратфилде.
Архиепископу Георгию сослужило духовенство собора. Праздничное богослужение сопровождалось великолепным пением хора под управлением Андрея Лаптева.
Служба собрала большое количество верующих и многие причастились Святых Христовых Тайн. (more…)
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Tags: Archbishop George, Nativity
On 6th and 7th January 2025, the joyous occasion of the Nativity of Christ, His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia, and New Zealand, presided over the divine services at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield.
His Eminence was co-served by the Cathedral clergy, while the altar was graced by 21 dedicated altar servers. The divine Liturgy began with the bishop’s vesting. Following the vesting, Vladyka George bestowed a special blessing upon three altar servers, granting them the honour of wearing the orarion.
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On Monday, January 6, 2025, on the eve of the Nativity of Christ, a solemn divine service was held at the Cathedral of Sts Peter and Paul in Strathfield. The Divine Liturgy was led by His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand.
The service began with the reading of the Royal Hours, a special service for the feast of the Nativity of Christ. This was followed by the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great. (more…)
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Tags: Metropolitan Nicholas
Eminent brother-archpastors, reverend fathers,
Beloved brothers, sisters, and children in the Lord!
With a feeling of rejoicing in the Newborn Christ, I greet my brother-archpastors, reverend fathers, monastics, and all the faithful children of the Russian Church Abroad with the feast of Christ’s Nativity, salvific for the world, the Theophany, and the New Year 2025, fervently wishing everyone all-strengthening joy in the Son of God’s coming into the world. (more…)
Sts Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Institute
After three and a half years of work by a parishioner, this comprehensive history was completed to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Pokrov parish.
