Sts Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Institute
17 Mar 24: Cheesefare Sunday His Grace George Bishop of Sydney Australia and New Zealand celebrates the divine Liturgy at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral Strathfield
On 17th March 2024, the Cheesefare Sunday or Sunday of Forgiveness, His Grace George, Bishop of Sydney Australia and New Zealand celebrated the divine Liturgy at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral Strathfield. Co-serving with Bishop George were the cathedral clergy.
During the sermon Bishop George stressed the importance of receiving Holy Communion throughout Great Lent and asking God for help to hold the fast not only for the first and last week but for the entire duration of Great Lent.
Following the dismissal of liturgy, the service for the Rite of Forgiveness commenced with members of the parish and clergy asking each other for forgiveness.
