Australian and New Zealand Diocese (ROCOR)

An amazing start to the first Adelaide Syezd in 30 years!
We welcome everyone to Syezd and had a moleben, followed by fun icebreakers + dinner. Excited for the coming days

Day 2 of Syezd 2025 began with the morning run club getting up early at 6:30. In the morning we had our first talk given by Fr George Lapardin, followed by morning tea and group discussions. Thank you to Sister Maria, Fr Barnabas, Fr George, Fr Vlad, Fr Paul as well as Fr Jovan and Fr Milorad from the Serbian church who came to participate in the group discussions. (more…)

Day one in Geelong kicked off with registration and a Mexican themed dinner, followed by a Moleben in the church. The night continued with fun games and getting to know each other before finishing with evening prayers and heading off to the accommodation, the perfect start to the retreat

Day 2 was filled with engaging workshops, lectures, shared meals and socialising. In the afternoon there was choir rehearsal and confession before coming together for a beautiful Vigil service in the evening.

Day 3 brought the rain but with a Beautiful liturgy, surprise visit from the Tsar, Q&A, winner of 1526 Jelly Beans, workshops, “Palka”, table tennis and a surprise visit from “Bindi”. (more…)

В день памяти святого праведного Иоанна Кронштадтского, 1 ноября, в Австралии состоялось освящение нового храма, воздвигнутого в честь великого угодника Божия. Это первый храм на пятом континенте, посвящённый «Батюшке всея Руси».

Храм расположен на территории Русского благотворительного общества «Кронштадтские сады» (Ruscare), небесным покровителем которого на протяжении уже семидесяти лет является святой праведный Иоанн Кронштадтский. Председатель правления РБО и настоятель храма, протоиерей Михаил Протопопов, приложил большие усилия, чтобы осуществить этот замысел. Новый храм возведён в стиле русского деревянного зодчества XV века, что придаёт ему особую теплоту и духовную красоту. (more…)

On the feast day of St John of Kronstadt, 1 November, a new church was consecrated in Australia in honour of this great servant of God. This is the first church on the fifth continent dedicated to the “Father of All Russia.”

The church is located on the grounds of Kronstadt Gardens (RusCare), whose heavenly patron for seventy years has been St John of Kronstadt. The Chairman of the Board of RusCare and the rector of the church, Archpriest Michael Protopopov, devoted great effort to bringing this vision to life. The new church has been built in the style of 15th-century Russian wooden architecture, lending it a unique warmth and spiritual beauty. (more…)

С 23 по 26 октября 2025 года в кафедральном соборе свв. апп. Петра и Павла в Стратфилде состоялось 21-ый Епархиальный Съезд, в котором приняли участие духовенство, монашествующие и мирские делегаты Австралийско-Новозеландской епархии.

В ходе Собрания делегаты рассмотрели текущую жизнь и деятельность епархии, приняли участие в сессии вопросов и ответов, а также имели возможность пообщаться друг с другом. Прекрасное питание было приготовлено сестричеством кафедрального собора под руководством старшей сестры Ирины Лаптевой. (more…)

From 23 to 26 October 2025, the clergy, monastics, and lay delegates of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese gathered at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield for the 21st Triennial Diocesan Assembly.

Over the course of the Assembly, delegates reviewed the life and work of the diocese, participated in a Question-and-Answer session, and enjoyed the opportunity to reconnect with one another. The Cathedral sisterhood, led by Irene Laptev, provided beautiful and much-appreciated catering throughout the event. (more…)

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From November 7th 2025, with the blessing of Archbishop George, the miraculous myrrh-streaming icon of the Mother of God “Softener of Evil Hearts” will be visiting Australia for veneration at its parishes throughout the Australian and New Zealand Diocese of ROCOR.

Brief Information on the Icon of the Mother of God “Softener of Evil Hearts”:

The icon began streaming myrrh in 1998, on the day of the glorification of Blessed Matrona of Moscow. Then, on August 12, 2000, the day of the Kursk nuclear submarine tragedy, bruises appeared on the icon. Subsequently, blood began appearing on it before other tragic events. Over time, believers began to report miracles associated with the icon.

It’s surprising that the icon of the Mother of God “Softener of Evil Hearts” was printed at the Sofrino factory and purchased in a regular church shop. It is famous not only in Russia but also abroad. The icon has visited virtually every major city in the country, as well as America, Europe, Australia, and Mount Athos. The icon continues to stream myrrh to this day.