With the blessing of his Grace, Archbisop Hilarion, Father Nicholas Karipoff will be giving a talk on Friday the 23 November at the Cathedral Hall at 6.30pm.
Topic: “Christ, the Church and mankind”
It will be in English, although he has a Russian version as well.
The parish of Saint Nicholas in Adelaide is developing a new website.
– Your Eminence: in May of this year, the long-awaited reunification of the two branches of the Russian Orthodox Church took place. Of course, the full meaning of this event can only be understood with time. How do you evaluate the results of the reestablishment of Eucharistic communion between the ROC and the ROCOR?
– In the reestablishment of ecclesiastical unity, the Lord “gave strength unto His people; the Lord blessed His people with peace.” This peace strengthens us in witnessing Christ, strengthens us in the service of the Church of Christ, in the preservation and dissemination of our Holy Russian ideals both in the Fatherland and beyond its borders. The main thing is to live in peace, help one another and support each other in the work of the Church, showing others the example of love, humility, patience and the good Christian life.Continue Reading
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Hilarion
English talks by Priestmonk Kosmas have been scheduled for the first Tuesday of the next few months
Topic: The Struggle of a Young Christian to Preserve her Virginity
Date: Tuesday 6 November 2007
Venue: Saint George Russian Orthodox Church
15 Garfield St Carlton NSW 2218
For more information see here.
Holy Cross Mission on Spring Street in Melbourne celebrated its patronal feast-day recently, that of the Exaltation of the Cross. It was an especially significant celebration this year, as our much loved Archbishop Hilarion was with us.
The feast day itself was celebrated with the usual Vigil Service with the bringing out of the holy Cross and its veneration; and on the day itself Liturgy was celebrated by Priestmonks Benjamin and Kyril.Continue Reading
