Nativity Epistle of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York, First Hierarch of the Russian Church Abroad
CHRIST IS BORN!
Moved by the most profound feelings of fraternal love and joy for the Savior of the World born in Bethlehem, I congratulate the archpastors, clergymen, monastics and all the faithful flock of the Russian Church Abroad on this great and holy feast of the Nativity of Christ!
O, blessed Nativity night!Continue Reading
The 6th Diocesan Teen Retreat Concluded
From 19-23 December, 2016, the Diocesan Teen Retreat was held on the Sunshine Coast in southeast Queensland, with the blessing of Metropolitan Hilarion.
The organising committee, successively headed by Priest John Weir and Priest Andrew Smith, had selected the Sunshine Coast Recreation Centre as the place for just over 50 teens, travelling from near and far, to draw closer to God and develop connections that will last a lifetime. When planning, the successful balance of spiritual with social was maintained – the mornings had talks and discussions from invited guests, the afternoons had organised outdoor activities, while the evenings had enjoyable indoor activities and free time for socialising.Continue Reading
Holy Trinity Monastery Jordanville, NY launches a new Orthodox Life website
Dear friends,
We are overjoyed to announce the launch of our new Orthodox Life website! OrthodoxLife.org provides Orthodox Christians and inquirers with the sober teachings and reflections of the Orthodox Church that they may know Thee, the only true God, and Jesus Christ whom Thou hast sent (John 17:3). New content will be posted on a weekly basis utilizing all the best forms of digital media. Best of all, OrthodoxLife.org is provided free of charge to all visitors. Please join us, bookmark the site, and like our Facebook page to see new articles as they are posted!Continue Reading
Presentation of the Mother of God Convent, Bungarby – Feast Day Photo Report
Photo report from Feast Day celebrations at the Presentation of the Mother of God Convent, Bungarby, NSW.
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Clergy Gathering from the English-language Parishes and Missions
On 8 December 2016, with the blessing of His Grace George, Bishop of Canberra, the first teleconference for all clergy of the ROCOR Diocese of Australia and New Zealand who are assigned to English-language parishes and missions was held.Continue Reading
Скончалась матушка Антонина Павловна Евстигнеева
В четверг, 8 декабря 2016 после тяжелой и продолжительной болезни отошла ко Господу матушка Антонина Павловна Евстигнеева, супруга протодиакона Бориса старейшего клирика Австралийско-Новозеландской епархии.
Матушка Антонина много лет пела в церковном хоре Петропавловского Кафедрального Собора и также много лет трудилась в качестве педагога в св. Николаевской Русской школе.
Отпевание матушки состоится в среду, 14 декабря в 11:00, в Петропавловском Кафедральном Соборе, Стратфильд.
His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion and His Grace Bishop George Celebrate the Divine Liturgy at Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral, Strathfield
On Sunday, 27 November 2016, the feast day of Holy Apostle Philip, His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Strathfield. His Eminence was joined by His Grace Bishop George of Canberra, Vicar and Administrator of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese, the Cathedral dean, Archpriest George Lapardin and the Cathedral Protodeacons Alexander Kotlaroff and Constantine Moshegov.
During the Sixth Hour, His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion tonsured Nektary Kotlaroff a reader.Continue Reading