On Monday, 18th and Tuesday, 19th August 2025, His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney Australia & New Zealand celebrated the Divine Services for the feast of the Holy Transfiguration of our Lord at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield.

Serving with His Eminence were the Cathedral clergy, together with Protodeacon Nikifor Franklin from the Nativity of the Theotokos Church Albany, NY, USA. Following the Divine Liturgy, Archbishop George blessed the fruit according to the tradition.Continue Reading

On Saturday, 9 August 2025, His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney Australia and New Zealand celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the parish of the Holy Great-Martyr and Healer Panteleimon in Gosford NSW, marking the parish’s patronal feast day.

Serving together with His Eminence were Archpriest James Carles, rector of the parish, Archpriest Dionisy Halim, Protodeacon Alexander, and Deacon Michael Matys.Continue Reading

В субботу 19 июля 2025 года приход святых Первоверховных Апостолов Петра и Павла в городе Перт, Западная Австралия, торжественно отметил своe 75-летие со дня основания.

По этому радостному случаю из Сиднея прибыл Высокопреосвященнейший Георгий, Архиепископ Сиднейский и Австралийско-Новозеландский. Владыку Георгия тепло встретили настоятель прихода протоиерей Сергий Окунев и диакон Владимир Ивлев.

Владыка Георгий и сопровождающие его духовные лица направились в храм, чтобы поклониться святыням, после чего сестричество пригласило гостей на чаепитие.Continue Reading

On Saturday, 19 July 2025, the parish of the Holy Chief Apostles Peter and Paul in Perth, Western Australia,  celebrated its 75th anniversary since its founding.

To mark this joyful occasion, His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney Australia and New Zealand arrived from Sydney and was warmly greeted at the airport by the parish rector, Archpriest Sergei Okunev, and Deacon Vladimir Ivliev.

Archbishop George and the accompanying clergy proceeded to the church to venerate the holy icons, after which the parish sisterhood hosted a welcoming tea.Continue Reading

В кафедральном православном Петропавловском соборе Сиднея солнечным субботним днем 12 июля 2025 года Божественной литургией и праздничной трапезой отметили престольный праздник клир и сотни прихожан и гостей – читайте здесь.

On the 11th and 12th of July 2025, the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield joyfully celebrated its patronal feast in honour of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.

The divine services were led by His Eminence George Archbishop of Sydney, Australia & New Zealand. Concelebrating with His Eminence were the cathedral clergy as well as clergy from neighbouring parishes of the diocese.

The cathedral choir, under the direction of Andrei Laptev, beautifully adorned the services with prayerful and inspiring singing. The church was filled with faithful, many of whom partook of the Holy Mysteries of Christ.Continue Reading

On Sunday, 22 June 2025, the parish of All Saints of Russia Church in Croydon, NSW, the Archbishop’s Chapel, joyfully celebrated its patronal feast day. The solemnity of the occasion was marked by the presence of His Eminence Archbishop George of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand, who presided over the divine services.Continue Reading

В неделю Святой Пятидесятницы, в день Святой Троицы, в Петропавловском кафедральном соборе в Стратфилде прошли торжественные богослужения, которые возглавил Высокопреосвященнейший Георгий, Архиепископ Сиднейский и Австралийско-Новозеландский.

Его Высокопреосвященству сослужили клирики собора. Богослужение проходило в торжественной и молитвенной атмосфере.Continue Reading

On the Sunday of Holy Pentecost, the Feast of the Holy Trinity, festive services were held at the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield, led by His Eminence Archbishop George of Sydney and Australia and New Zealand.

His Eminence was concelebrated by the clergy of the cathedral. The service was held in a solemn and prayerful atmosphere.Continue Reading

Его Высокопреосвященству, Высокопреосвященнейшему Георгию, архиепископу Сиднейскому и Австралийско-Новозеландскому Русской Православной Церкви Заграницей

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