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The Australian and New Zealand Russian Orthodox Diocesan Music Committee held a Liturgical Music Conference from 8–12 October 2025 at Sts Peter and Paul Diocesan Cathedral, Strathfield. The event brought together over 50 participants of all ages and singing levels from parishes across the diocese. The participants were filled with joy and enthusiasm to once again gather, learn, and sing together.
The conference program featured a series of practical workshops covering a range of essential liturgical music skills, including note reading, vocal technique, conducting, and liturgical reading. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, participants were able to deepen their knowledge and strengthen their service in church choirs.

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On 31 August 2025, the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia & New Zealand, visited the Dormition Mission in Corrimal, NSW, accompanied by Protodeacon Martin Naef.
At 9:00 am, the rector Archpriest Dionisiy Halim and the faithful warmly greeted His Eminence, after which the Divine Liturgy commenced. Following the service, a cross procession was held around the church, in accordance with tradition.

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В день великого двунадесятого праздника Успения Пресвятой Богородицы и Приснодевы Марии, Его Высокопреосвященство, Архиепископ Сиднейский и Австралийско-Новозеландский Георгий возглавил праздничные богослужения в Петропавловском кафедральном соборе в Стратфилде. Его Высокопреосвященству сослужило соборное духовенство.

 

 

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В день Преображения Господа, Высокопреосвященнейший Георгий, архиепископ Сиднейский и Австралийско-Новозеландский, совершил Божественную литургию в кафедральном соборе свв. первоверховных апостолов Петра и Павла в Стратфилде.

Сослужили Его Высокопреосвященству клирики собора, а также протодиакон Никифор Франклин из храма Рождества Пресвятой Богородицы в Олбани, штат Нью-Йорк, США. Богослужение прошло молитвенно и торжественно. По окончании Литургии было совершено освящение винограда и плодов согласно православному обычаю.Continue Reading

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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

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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