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Paschal Epistle of Archbishop George of Sydney, Australia & New Zealand
Pascha 2026

Yesterday I was buried with Thee O Christ;
today I rise with Thine arising.
Yesterday I was crucified with Thee;
Do Thou Thyself glorify me with Thee,
O Saviour, in Thy kingdom.
(Pascha Matins, Third Ode.)

Beloved in the Lord, Clergy and Faithful
of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese!
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After arrival and prayer the previous day the Clergy conference the proceedings on Wednesday Morning began with a solemn and beautiful Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts concelebrated by Archbishop George and Diocesan Clergy at St Nicholas Cathedral. Many local parishioners took the opportunity to attend this service also and to hear the beautiful Lenten Hymns sung by the Cathedral Choir and also the Children of St John of Kronstadt Academy.Continue Reading

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From 26-30 December 2025, Fr Gabriel Makarov accompanied a group of 18 youth to the Kazan Convent in Kentlyn to stay at the convent and fulfill physical obediences with the aim of acquiring some spiritual experience and contributing to the monastery and its sisters through their physical labour.

With the blessing of Archbishop George and the convent’s Abbess Maria (Miros), the pilgrimage was organised by the Brisbane St Nicholas Cathedral Youth and included youth from 3 other parishes in the Northern Deanery. During the convent stay, 4 other young men from Perth and Sydney also joined the group and participated in much of the pilgrimage programme.

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В день памяти святого праведного Иоанна Кронштадтского, 1 ноября, в Австралии состоялось освящение нового храма, воздвигнутого в честь великого угодника Божия. Это первый храм на пятом континенте, посвящённый «Батюшке всея Руси».

Храм расположен на территории Русского благотворительного общества «Кронштадтские сады» (Ruscare), небесным покровителем которого на протяжении уже семидесяти лет является святой праведный Иоанн Кронштадтский. Председатель правления РБО и настоятель храма, протоиерей Михаил Протопопов, приложил большие усилия, чтобы осуществить этот замысел. Новый храм возведён в стиле русского деревянного зодчества XV века, что придаёт ему особую теплоту и духовную красоту.Continue Reading

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On the feast day of St John of Kronstadt, 1 November, a new church was consecrated in Australia in honour of this great servant of God. This is the first church on the fifth continent dedicated to the “Father of All Russia.”

The church is located on the grounds of Kronstadt Gardens (RusCare), whose heavenly patron for seventy years has been St John of Kronstadt. The Chairman of the Board of RusCare and the rector of the church, Archpriest Michael Protopopov, devoted great effort to bringing this vision to life. The new church has been built in the style of 15th-century Russian wooden architecture, lending it a unique warmth and spiritual beauty.Continue Reading

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С 23 по 26 октября 2025 года в кафедральном соборе свв. апп. Петра и Павла в Стратфилде состоялось 21-ый Епархиальный Съезд, в котором приняли участие духовенство, монашествующие и мирские делегаты Австралийско-Новозеландской епархии.

В ходе Собрания делегаты рассмотрели текущую жизнь и деятельность епархии, приняли участие в сессии вопросов и ответов, а также имели возможность пообщаться друг с другом. Прекрасное питание было приготовлено сестричеством кафедрального собора под руководством старшей сестры Ирины Лаптевой.Continue Reading

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From 23 to 26 October 2025, the clergy, monastics, and lay delegates of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese gathered at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield for the 21st Triennial Diocesan Assembly.

Over the course of the Assembly, delegates reviewed the life and work of the diocese, participated in a Question-and-Answer session, and enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect with one another. The Cathedral sisterhood, led by Irene Laptev, provided beautiful and much-appreciated catering throughout the event.Continue Reading