With God’s help the 15th Conference of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese of the ROCOR has concluded successfully.

The Conference began on the morning of the 23rd of November with a moleben service in the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Sydney, and continued over a two day period in a noticeably peaceful manner, without any excessive argumentative discussions.Continue Reading

Summary of Archbishop Hilarion’s Address
to the Diocesan Conference 24 November 2007

Greetings to all assembled here today.

First of all, we give thanks to God for all His blessings to our diocese during last 3 years. Freedom of worship, which is lacking in many countries even today. In Russia until recent years Orthodox Christians endured unprecedented persecution for the Faith.

During last 3 years there were many joyous events, but also quite a lot of uneasiness and turmoil in connection with the dialogue of our Church with the Moscow Patriarchate.Continue Reading