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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

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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

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On Friday, 4 July 2025, the funeral service for the newly reposed Archpriest John Weir was prayerfully held in Brisbane, Queensland. The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy for the Departed at 8:00am at the Church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God in Rocklea. The liturgy was led by Archpriest Gabriel Makarov and clergy of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese.

At 10:00am, the funeral service commenced, headed by His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand. His Eminence was co-served by clergy from the Australian and New Zealand Diocese, many of whom had served with Fr John over the years.Continue Reading

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Please find attached an Ukase to Fr Boris Ignatievsky relating to outcomes of a sermon that was perceived as support for clergy involved with abuse.

Our Diocese condemns and does not tolerate any abuse, especially the abuse of minors.

Also reattached is the Announcement that was published on the ANZ ROCOR website last week as an additional reminder of the Diocese’ position and expectation of behaviour with these matters, in accordance with the Child Safe Policy of the Diocese (Policy on website).

 

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Четверг, 3 июля
– Парастас в 18:00 (храм в честь Владимирской иконы Божией Матери, Рокли)

Пятница, 4 июля
– Божественная литургия в 8:00 (храм в честь Владимирской иконы Божией Матери, Рокли)
– Чин отпевания в 10:00 (храм в честь Владимирской иконы Божией Матери, Рокли)
– Погребение состоится на кладбище Маунт Граватт, участок 4А
– Поминальная трапеза состоится в трапезной Свято-Николаевского собора (улица Валтюр, Вуллонгабба)Continue Reading

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Сегодня вечером скоропостижно отошёл ко Господу протоиерей Иоанн Веир. Отец Иоанн служил вторым священником в Свято-Николаевском соборе города Брисбена, штат Квинсленд.Continue Reading

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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

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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

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On Saturday 24 May and Sunday 25 May we had services for the Sixth Sunday of Pascha, the Sunday of the Blind Man. Matins was served on Saturday evening. On Sunday morning, His Eminence Archbishop George of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand arrived, visiting our parish in honour of our patronal feast of the Translation of the Relics of Saint Nicholas from Myra in Lycia to Bari.Continue Reading