Sts Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Institute
11 Jan 13: Invitations – All Saints of Russia Church, Croydon
6 Jan 13: Рождественское послание Первоиерарха Русской Зарубежной Церкви
Собратья-архипастыри, всечестные отцы, боголюбивые иноки и инокини, дорогие братья и сестры, верные чада Русской Зарубежной Церкви!
С любовью и добрым сердцем приветствую всех с великим и всерадостным праздником Рождества Христова!
Все, что совершилось в священной пещере Вифлеемской в эту радостную ночь пришествия в мир Сына Божия, все это носило глубокую печать смирения. Сам Всемогущий Бог, Творец мира, содержащий все в Своей длани, становится тварью, одним из нас, смиряет Себя «даже до смерти крестной» (Флп. 2, 8), чтобы спасти человека. Преблагословенная Дева, созерцая духовно тайну нашего спасения, смиренно принимает то проречение Симеоново, которое предвозвещало ей боль обоюдо острого меча, поражающего Ее материнское сердце. (more…)
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…)
