The Australian and New Zealand Russian Orthodox Diocesan Music Committee held a Liturgical Music Conference from 8–12 October 2025 at Sts Peter and Paul Diocesan Cathedral, Strathfield. The event brought together over 50 participants of all ages and singing levels from parishes across the diocese. The participants were filled with joy and enthusiasm to once again gather, learn, and sing together.
The conference program featured a series of practical workshops covering a range of essential liturgical music skills, including note reading, vocal technique, conducting, and liturgical reading. Under the guidance of experienced instructors, participants were able to deepen their knowledge and strengthen their service in church choirs.

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On 31 August 2025, the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia & New Zealand, visited the Dormition Mission in Corrimal, NSW, accompanied by Protodeacon Martin Naef.
At 9:00 am, the rector Archpriest Dionisiy Halim and the faithful warmly greeted His Eminence, after which the Divine Liturgy commenced. Following the service, a cross procession was held around the church, in accordance with tradition.

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В день великого двунадесятого праздника Успения Пресвятой Богородицы и Приснодевы Марии, Его Высокопреосвященство, Архиепископ Сиднейский и Австралийско-Новозеландский Георгий возглавил праздничные богослужения в Петропавловском кафедральном соборе в Стратфилде. Его Высокопреосвященству сослужило соборное духовенство.

 

 

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On the great feast of the Dormition of our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, His Eminence, George Archbishop of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand, led the festive services at the Cathedral of Sts Peter and Paul in Strathfield. Concelebrating with His Eminence were the cathedral clergy.

 

 

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В день Преображения Господа, Высокопреосвященнейший Георгий, архиепископ Сиднейский и Австралийско-Новозеландский, совершил Божественную литургию в кафедральном соборе свв. первоверховных апостолов Петра и Павла в Стратфилде.

Сослужили Его Высокопреосвященству клирики собора, а также протодиакон Никифор Франклин из храма Рождества Пресвятой Богородицы в Олбани, штат Нью-Йорк, США. Богослужение прошло молитвенно и торжественно. По окончании Литургии было совершено освящение винограда и плодов согласно православному обычаю.Continue Reading