Archbishop George Visits St John of Kronstadt Academy
On the Monday of the third week of Great Lent, His Eminence Archbishop George was once again welcomed to St John of Kronstadt Academy. As the Academy is under the care of His Diocese, His Eminence serves as our spiritual head and shepherd. Continue Reading
Ordination of a Deacon in Brisbane
On the Second Sunday of Great Lent, prior to the annual Pastoral Conference, Archbishop George celebrated the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at St Nicholas Cathedral, Brisbane.
URGENT! Appeal from Fr. Roman in Jerusalem
Dear Brothers, Sisters, Benefactors,
With joy and humility, we greet you with the start of Great Lent.
As always at this holy time, the brothers and sisters of the Russian Ecclesiastical Mission in Jerusalem spent the first week of the Fast in church for services, spiritual lessons and prayer. Unfortunately, this time of heartfelt peace was broken by the aggressive sounds of war. On St. Theodore Saturday during Divine Liturgy, just before the time of Holy Communion, the prayerful silence of the moment was shattered by the piercing sound of air raid sirens. The faithful stayed in church as the unmistakable din of explosions was heard. Since then, this has been a daily occurrence. Continue Reading
Ordination to the Priesthood at Diocesan Cathedral
On , the feast of the Meeting of our Lord in the Temple, deacon Pavel Diatchenko from the Resurrection parish in Auckland New Zealand was ordained to the priesthood by Archbishop George. Fr Pavel was ordained to the deaconate in December 2024. Fr Pavel is married with two children and will continue to serve at the Resurrection parish in Auckland.
Axios, Axios, Axios!
Nine Baptised in Brisbane at Christmas
Birth of Christ and Rebirth in Christ
In what has become something of a tradition, nine newly-baptised Orthodox Christians were welcomed by Holy Annunciation Orthodox Church, Brisbane, on the morning of 6 January 2026 – the Eve of the Nativity of Christ. At 8:30am, the Ninth Royal Hour was served, followed by Typica, and then the Baptismal Vesperal Divine Liturgy began. Services were led by parish clergy, with Mr T. Selke leading the choir.
NATIVITY EPISTLE of His Eminence NICHOLAS Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia
Most Reverend Brother Archpastors, Venerable Fathers, Monastics, Brothers and Sisters!
Peace be with you from the Abode of the Miracle-Working Kursk-Root Icon of the Mother of God “of the Sign!”
I warmly greet you all with love on the great holidays of the Nativity of Christ, Theophany, and the New Year, sincerely wishing you inner peace, joy, and tranquility, renewal of all your strength, and God’s help! May the fruit you have gained from the past Advent, fasting, and this joyful celebration continue until the Great Fast and the Pascha of Christ, when, as during the Holy Days, being in the church becomes so delightful that you do not want to leave it.Continue Reading
РОЖДЕСТВЕНСКОЕ ПОСЛАНИЕ Высокопреосвященнейшего НИКОЛАЯ Митрополита Восточно-Американского и Нью-Йоркского Первоиерарха Русской Зарубежной Церкви
Преосвященные собратья-архипастыри, всечестные отцы, монашествующие, братья и сестры! Мир Вам из Дома чудотворной Коренно-Курской иконы Божией Матери “Знамение”!
Всех вас с любовью приветствую с великими праздниками Рождества Христова, Богоявления и Новолетия, сердечно желая внутреннего мира, радости и покоя, обновления всех сил и помощи Божией! Испытанный вами плод от прошедшего поста, говения и нынешнего радостного празднования да продлится до поста Великого и Пасхи Христовой, когда, как и на Святках, пребывание в храме становится столь сладостным, что не хочется выходить из него.
Brisbane Youth Pilgrimage to Our Lady of Kazan Convent Kentlyn
From 26-30 December 2025, Fr Gabriel Makarov accompanied a group of 18 youth to the Kazan Convent in Kentlyn to stay at the convent and fulfill physical obediences with the aim of acquiring some spiritual experience and contributing to the monastery and its sisters through their physical labour.
With the blessing of Archbishop George and the convent’s Abbess Maria (Miros), the pilgrimage was organised by the Brisbane St Nicholas Cathedral Youth and included youth from 3 other parishes in the Northern Deanery. During the convent stay, 4 other young men from Perth and Sydney also joined the group and participated in much of the pilgrimage programme.