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
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
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
On May 22, 2025, the feast day of the Transfer of the Relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand, celebrated the festive services at St Nicholas Cathedral, Brisbane. Concelebrating with His Eminence were clergy from various states of Australia and New Zealand.
On April 20, 2025, on the great and radiant feast of Holy Pascha, His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney Australia and New Zealand led the festive services at the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield. His Eminence was concelebrated by the clergy of the cathedral.
The church was filled with a festive and prayerful atmosphere. The choir, under the direction of Andrei Laptev, sang magnificently, adding spiritual depth and beauty to the service. Continue Reading
Your Eminences, Brother Archpastors, Reverend Pastors and Monastics, Colleagues and Helpers in the Harvest Fields of Christ, and All the Beloved Children of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia:
CHRIST IS RISEN!Continue Reading
Paschal Epistle
of His Eminence
George, Archbishop of Sydney,
Australia & New Zealand
Beloved in the Lord, Clergy and Faithful of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese!
Christ is Risen!
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On April 13, the sixth Sunday of Great Lent, the Church solemnly celebrated the Feast of the Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem. The Divine Service at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral was led by His Eminence Archbishop George of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand.
His Eminence was concelebrated by the clergy of the Cathedral. The choir, directed by Andrei Laptev, beautifully performed the liturgical hymns, creating a prayerful and reverent atmosphere.
After the Divine Liturgy, the Cathedral’s dean, Archpriest George Lapardin, on behalf of the clergy and parishioners, warmly congratulated Archbishop George on the 38th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, as well as Protodeacon Alexander on the 27th anniversary of his ordination to the diaconate.
The choir solemnly chanted “Many Years.”
On Thursday, 10 April, His Eminence Archbishop George led the faithful in the solemn rite of the Mystery of Holy Unction at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield.
Vladyka George offered words of encouragement and reminded the faithful of the Church’s call to repentance, healing and renewal in preparation for the joy of Pascha.Continue Reading
On April 6, the fifth Sunday of Great Lent and the day of the Forefeast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos, a solemn Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield. The service was led by Archbishop George of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand, with the clergy of the cathedral concelebrating.
In accordance with the directive of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, all churches commemorated the 100th anniversary of the repose of Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, with prayerful remembrance on this day.Continue Reading