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Tags: Fr John Weir, Funeral
On Friday, 4 July 2025, the funeral service for the newly reposed Archpriest John Weir was prayerfully held in Brisbane, Queensland. The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy for the Departed at 8:00am at the Church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God in Rocklea. The liturgy was led by Archpriest Gabriel Makarov and clergy of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese.
At 10:00am, the funeral service commenced, headed by His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand. His Eminence was co-served by clergy from the Australian and New Zealand Diocese, many of whom had served with Fr John over the years. (more…)
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Tags: Fr Boris Ignatievsky
Please find attached an Ukase to Fr Boris Ignatievsky relating to outcomes of a sermon that was perceived as support for clergy involved with abuse.
Our Diocese condemns and does not tolerate any abuse, especially the abuse of minors.
Also reattached is the Announcement that was published on the ANZ ROCOR website last week as an additional reminder of the Diocese’ position and expectation of behaviour with these matters, in accordance with the Child Safe Policy of the Diocese (Policy on website).
Ukase: 
Announcement: 
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Tags: Fr John Weir, Funeral
Четверг, 3 июля
– Парастас в 18:00 (храм в честь Владимирской иконы Божией Матери, Рокли)
Пятница, 4 июля
– Божественная литургия в 8:00 (храм в честь Владимирской иконы Божией Матери, Рокли)
– Чин отпевания в 10:00 (храм в честь Владимирской иконы Божией Матери, Рокли)
– Погребение состоится на кладбище Маунт Граватт, участок 4А
– Поминальная трапеза состоится в трапезной Свято-Николаевского собора (улица Валтюр, Вуллонгабба) (more…)
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Tags: Fr John Weir, reposed
Сегодня вечером скоропостижно отошёл ко Господу протоиерей Иоанн Веир. Отец Иоанн служил вторым священником в Свято-Николаевском соборе города Брисбена, штат Квинсленд. (more…)
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Tags: Archbishop George, Croydon
On Sunday, 22 June 2025, the parish of All Saints of Russia Church in Croydon, NSW, the Archbishop’s Chapel, joyfully celebrated its patronal feast day. The solemnity of the occasion was marked by the presence of His Eminence Archbishop George of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand, who presided over the divine services. (more…)
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Tags: Archbishop George
On the Sunday of Holy Pentecost, the Feast of the Holy Trinity, festive services were held at the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield, led by His Eminence Archbishop George of Sydney and Australia and New Zealand.
His Eminence was concelebrated by the clergy of the cathedral. The service was held in a solemn and prayerful atmosphere. (more…)
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Tags: Archbishop George, St Nicholas
On Saturday 24 May and Sunday 25 May we had services for the Sixth Sunday of Pascha, the Sunday of the Blind Man. Matins was served on Saturday evening. On Sunday morning, His Eminence Archbishop George of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand arrived, visiting our parish in honour of our patronal feast of the Translation of the Relics of Saint Nicholas from Myra in Lycia to Bari. (more…)
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Tags: Archbishop George, St Nicholas Brisbane
On May 22, 2025, the feast day of the Transfer of the Relics of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker, His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand, celebrated the festive services at St Nicholas Cathedral, Brisbane. Concelebrating with His Eminence were clergy from various states of Australia and New Zealand.
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Tags: Archbishop George, Pascha
On April 20, 2025, on the great and radiant feast of Holy Pascha, His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney Australia and New Zealand led the festive services at the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield. His Eminence was concelebrated by the clergy of the cathedral.
The church was filled with a festive and prayerful atmosphere. The choir, under the direction of Andrei Laptev, sang magnificently, adding spiritual depth and beauty to the service. (more…)
Sts Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Institute
On Friday, 4 July 2025, the funeral service for the newly reposed Archpriest John Weir was prayerfully held in Brisbane, Queensland. The day began with the celebration of the Divine Liturgy for the Departed at 8:00am at the Church of the Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God in Rocklea. The liturgy was led by Archpriest Gabriel Makarov and clergy of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese.
