Sts Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Institute
11 Dec 23: Orthodox Burial On Yolngu Land
ORTHODOX BURIAL ON YOLNGU LAND
Archpriest Nicholas Karipoff and Matushka Anna|9th November 2023 (more…)
11 Dec 23: His Grace Bishop George celebrates the Divine Liturgy at Holy Archangel Michael’s parish Blacktown NSW
On Sunday, 19th November, the 24th week after Pentecost, His Grace Bishop George of Sydney Australia and New Zealand was invited to celebrate the Divine Liturgy at Holy Archangel Michael’s parish in Blacktown NSW to commemorate the parish feast which this year fell on Tuesday, 21st November. Co-served, with His Grace were priest Adrian Augustus (parish rector), protodeacon Stephen McKay and deacon Michael Matis. (more…)
13 Nov 23: All Diaspora Youth Conference
The All-Diaspora youth conferences have always been a wonderful tradition of the Russian Church Abroad. The first Conference took place with the blessing of the future First Hierarch of the ROCOR, Metropolitan Vitaly (Ustinov) of Montreal and Canada, in 1972 in Montreal (Canada). The Metropolitan invited Orthodox youth from ROCOR parishes on all continents to participate in the Conference. (more…)
10 Nov 23: His Grace Bishop George and His Grace Bishop Siluan celebrate Divine Liturgy on the Feast Day of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God in “Novoye Shamordino” Convent, Kentlyn NSW
On Saturday, 4th November 2023, the great feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God, His Grace Bishop George of Sydney Australia and New Zealand together with His Grace Bishop Siluan of Australia and New Zealand, Serbian Orthodox Church, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Our Lady of Kazan Convent (also known as “Novoye Shamordino”) in Kentlyn – located 57 km West of Sydney. (more…)
15 Oct 23: His Grace Bishop George celebrates the Holy Protection feast in Melbourne
On the 13th and 14th October, 2023, His Gace George, Bishop of Sydney Australia and New Zealand celebrated the services for the Holy Protect of the Mother of God at the Holy Protection Cathedral Brunswick VIC. Co-serving with His Grace were all the clergy for the Southern Deanery. Following the divine liturgy, the sisterhood prepared a festive lunch for the faithful. (more…)
2 Sep 23: Престольный праздник в Свято-Успенском храме, Данденонг Виктория
28 августа — особенный день в жизни православных христиан: Успение Пресвятой Богородицы. Этому событию посвящен русский православный храм в Данденонге.
Этот день, с одной стороны, скорбный, поскольку связан с уходом из земной жизни Пресвятой Богородицы. А с другой, светлый и радостный. Почти как Пасха Господня, Светлое Христово Воскресение. Ведь и Небесная Владычица не просто умерла, а словно уснула и была вознесена на Небеса. И как гласит церковное предание Она сама явилась Апостолам и завещала: «Радуйтесь! Я буду с вами всегда, когда вы будете призывать меня на помощь!». Поэтому и мы сегодня можем призывать Богородицу во всяких обстоятельствах нашей жизни. (more…)
25 Aug 23: His Grace Bishop George of Sydney Australia and New Zealand celebrated the feast of Holy Transfiguration at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral
On Friday, 18 August and Saturday, 19 August 2023, His Grace Bishop George celebrated the services for the great feast of Holy Transfiguration at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral, Strathfield. Co-serving with Bishop George were the Cathedral clergy and Abbot Cyprian from Holy Trinity Monastery, Jordanville NY, USA.
Following the Divine Liturgy, Bishop George blessed the fruit. (more…)
11 Jul 23: Oтошёл ко Господу Протоиерей Руф Тоболов / Archpriest Ruf Tobolov reposed in the Lord
В понедельник 19-го июня 2023 г. отошёл ко Господу бывший настоятель и строитель нового храма в Брисбенском пригороде Рокли – протоиерей Руф Тоболов. Руф Георгиевич Тоболов родился 21-го апреля 1940 г. в Уст-Урга, Трёхречье, Китай. Он был потомком Забайкальских казаков.
Вместе с семьёй эмигрировали в Австралию в 1962 г. и после пребывания в лагере для мигрантов «Боннегилла», семья поселилась в Сиднее. (more…)
12 Jun 23: St Nicholas Cathedral in Queensland celebrates its centennial
On May 27-28, 2023, Brisbane celebrated the 100th anniversary of the first Orthodox parish in Australia. Hundreds of parishioners of this and other Orthodox churches from different cities of Australia and invited high-ranking guests gathered at St Nicholas Church in Brisbane on the occasion of the centenary of the parish. The service was attended by three bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia and about 70 clergy. Orthodox Christians of Brisbane had never seen such a large-scale event. (more…)