Sts Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Institute
10 Apr 13: Ukase No: 4-6 / 13
10 Apr 13: 3rd Sunday of Great Lent, Veneration of the Cross, and Annunciation at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral – photoreport
In 2013 the feast of the Annunciation coincided with the 3rd Sunday of Great Lent which is the Veneration of the Holy Cross.
The combined festal service was served at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral by the cathedral clergy.
Attached below is a short photoreport. (more…)
18 Mar 13: “Path to Pascha” – a free eBook gift for you
As we enter Great Lent we would like to take this opportunity to remind our readers of the special podcasts for Great Lent – Path to Pascha – that have been released by Russian Orthodox Podcast.
As part of these special edition podcasts, an eBook was also written to complement the podcasts, which is available to download in two formats, pdf or iBook for the iPad. (more…)
18 Mar 13: Lenten Epistle of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
Lenten Epistle of
His Eminence Metropolitan
H I L A R I O N
of Eastern America and New York,
First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
Eminent Brother Archpastors, Honorable Father-Concelebrants, Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord: (more…)
15 Mar 13: Inaugural Conference of Russian Orthodox Monastics in Australia
From 4-5 March 2013, representatives of the monks of the Australia and New Zealand Diocese met together in Dandenong for a period of fellowship in support of their shared monastic life. A majority of the monks of the diocese were present for the period of prayer, reflection and fraternal fellowship. (more…)
8 Mar 13: Metropolitan’s Decree No. 2-28-13
Metropolitan’s Decree
February 23, 2013
No. 2-28-13
In view of his violations of the canons by disrespect of the person of the Patriarch and other members of the Hierarchy, lengthy absences from his parish in Hobart, Tasmania, (more…)
19 Feb 13: First Hierarch of ROCOR visits Mumbai, India
On 10th of January 2013 His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion arrived in Mumbai, India where he spent a number of days visiting the Indian Orthodox Mission.
The former Metropolitan of the Anglican Church in India, John Augustine hosted a welcome dinner later that evening to mark the historic event of the first ROCOR Metropolitan to visit the Indian sub continent. (more…)
29 Jan 13: Priest Ioann (Ian) Bojko reposed in the Lord
The Diocesan Administration wishes to inform all clergy and parishioners that Priest Ioann (Ian) Bojko, the last priest of the Orthodox Church in America still residing in Australia, passed away after a long illness on 25th January 2013. Fr John was rector of the Holy Annunciation Church in Brisbane and it was in his term of office that the parish joined ROCOR and became a parish of the ANZ Diocese.
Fr Ioann was a gentle soul and his passing will be greatly felt by all. (more…)
29 Jan 13: Baptism of our Lord Jesus Christ celebrated at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Strathfield
A photo-report from the celebration of the Great Feast of the Baptism of our Lord at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Strathfield is available below.
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