Sts Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Institute
11 Jan 13: Invitations – All Saints of Russia Church, Croydon
6 Jan 13: Nativity Epistle of the First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad
Most Reverend fellow archpastors, most honorable fathers, God-loving monastics, dear brothers and sisters, faithful children of the Russian Church Outside Russia!
With heartfelt love I greet all of you with the great, all-joyous Feast of the Nativity of Christ!
All that took place in the sacred cave of Bethlehem on that joyous night of the coming into this world of the Son of God bears a deep imprint of humility. The Omnipotent God Himself, the Creator of the world, the One who holds all in the palm of His hand, becomes a creature, one of us. He humbles himself even “unto death upon the cross,” all in order to save man. The most blessed Virgin, contemplating the mystery of our salvation, humbly accepts the prophecy of St. Simeon, who foretells the pain her motherly heart would endure, pierced by the double-edged sword. (more…)
6 Jan 13: Divine Liturgy at Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Brisbane, with His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion
On Sunday, 30th December 2012, the participants of the Youth Syezd attended the Divine Liturgy at St Nicholas Cathedral, Brisbane.
The liturgy was led by His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad and sung antiphonally by a male choir and a youth choir. His Eminence was co-served by the local clergy and clergy from different parts of the Diocese. On the 6th hour, reader Alexander Paramonov was elevated to the rank of subdeacon and during the Little Entrance, His Eminence awarded priests John Weir and Gabriel Lapardin the right to wear the skufia. (more…)
6 Jan 13: All-Night Vigil at Saint Seraphim Church, Brisbane, with His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion
On Saturday, the 29th of December 2012, the participants of the Youth Syezd attended the All Night Vigil at St Seraphim’s Parish, Brisbane. The vigil was led by His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad and sung by a male choir made up of clergy and parishioners from the 4 parishes in Brisbane. His Eminence was co-served by the local clergy and clergy from different parts of the diocese. The service was followed by a meal in the newly renovated church hall catered by the sisterhood. (more…)
25 Dec 12: Parish Feast Day of Saint Nicholas Cathedral, Brisbane
On 6/19 December 2012, the feast day of Saint Nicholas, Archbishop of Myra in Lycia, the Saint Nicholas Cathedral in Brisbane – named in his honour – celebrated it’s Parish Feast Day.
The Divine Liturgy was concelebrated by all of the clergy of the Queensland deanery.
Please find below a photo-report of the day. (more…)
24 Dec 12: His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion serves the Divine Liturgy at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Strathfield
On 10/23 December 2012, the 29th Sunday after Pentecost, His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, served the Divine Liturgy together with the cathedral clergy – Archpriest George Lapardin and Protodeacon Alexander Kotlaroff.
After the liturgy, the sisterhood held a lunch for the clergy and members of the parish council in honour of Vladyka’s return. (more…)
28 Nov 12: Teen Retreat Schedule – Note: Applications close 30th November 2012
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15 Nov 12: Great Martyr Demetrius celebrated at Holy Annunciation Parish with Russian Orthodox Male Choir of Brisbane
Singing at only its third service, the multi-parish Russian Orthodox Male Choir of Brisbane ably rose to the challenge of singing at its first English-language service. The Vigil service, commemorating Great-Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica, was held at Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church and attracted a large number of visitors who were able to pray with an exceptional standard of liturgical singing, sung in the language of this land. (more…)
2 Nov 12: Holy Protection Cathedral Parish Feast Day, Melbourne
On Sunday 1st/14th October 2012 the Holy Protection Cathedral in Melbourne celebrated its Parish Feast Day.
There were six priests and three deacons present for the Blessing of the Water, Divine Liturgy and procession around the church.
Over three hundred people attended the trapeza following the services.
Photographs: Alec and Nick Rudakov (more…)