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SAVE THE DATE – 2026 Spiritual Teen Retreat

2026-05-26
On: May 26, 2026
In: Diocesan News, English
Tagged: 2026, Spiritual Teen Retreat, Sydney

Date released for 2026 Spiritual Teen Retreat to take place in Sydney. More information including being able to register interest for this event coming soon.

Feast of St Nicholas the Wonderworker at Fairfield – Photo Report

2026-05-22
On: May 22, 2026
In: Diocesan News, English, Photos / Фото
Tagged: 2026, Fairfield, Patronal Feast, St Nicholas

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Holy Ascension of Our Lord at the Diocesan Cathedral – Photo Report

2026-05-21
On: May 21, 2026
In: Articles & Sermons, Diocesan News, English, Photos / Фото
Tagged: 2026, Archbishop George, Ascension, Diocesan Cathedral, Strathfield

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Sunday of the Blind Man at the Diocesan Cathedral – Photo Report

2026-05-18
On: May 18, 2026
In: Articles & Sermons, Diocesan News, English, Photos / Фото
Tagged: Archbishop George, Diocesan Cathedral, Strathfield

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Sunday of the Paralytic at the Diocesan Cathedral – Photo Report

2026-05-05
On: May 5, 2026
In: Articles & Sermons, Diocesan News, English
Tagged: Archbishop George, Diocesan Cathedral, Strathfield

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New Approaches to Youth Events

2026-05-05
On: May 5, 2026
In: Diocesan News, English
Tagged: Syezd, Teen Retreat, Youth

Each year, a dedicated group of volunteers has put in a huge amount of time and energy to organise two main events:

  • The Teen Retreat for 13-17 year olds
  • The Syezd for 18-29 year olds

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Sunday of the Myrrhbearers at the Diocesan Cathedral – Photo Report

2026-04-27
On: April 27, 2026
In: Diocesan News, Parish News, Photos / Фото
Tagged: Archbishop George, Diocesan Cathedral, Myrrhbearers, Pascha 2026, Strathfield

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Holy Week and Pascha in Geelong – Photo Report

2026-04-23
On: April 23, 2026
In: Diocesan News, Photos / Фото
Tagged: Geelong, Joy of all who Sorrow, Pascha 2026

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Bright Monday Service and Diocesan Open House – Photo Report

2026-04-22
On: April 22, 2026
In: Diocesan News, Photos / Фото
Tagged: 2026, Archbishop George, Bright Monday, Croydon, Pascha

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Holy Week and Pascha at the Diocesan Cathedral – Photo Report

2026-04-22
On: April 22, 2026
In: Diocesan News, Photos / Фото
Tagged: Archbishop George, Diocesan Cathedral, Holy Week, Pascha, Strathfield

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  • St. John, archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco

    St. John, archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco

    July 4, 2026

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  • Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

    Fifth Sunday after Pentecost

    July 5, 2026

    Divine Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom for: Fifth Sunday after Pentecost: Hieromartyr Eusebius, Bishop of Samosata, Tone 4

    Matins Gospel 5: Luke 24:12-35 (§113)

    Epistle: Rom. 10:1-10 (§103)

    Gospel: Matt. 8:28-9:1 (§28)

    Hieromartyr Eusebius, bishop of Samosata (†380); Martyrs Zeno and his servant Zenas (†304); Martyr Alban of Verulamium, Britain (†c.305); St. Athanasius, bishop of Chytri, Cyprus (4th C); 1,480 martyrs of Samaria (†c.615); Venerable Basil, abbot of Patalaria (9th C); St. Gregory, metropolitan of Wallachia (†1834); New Hieromartyrs Theodore Smirnov and Gabriel Archangelsky, deacons (†1938); Martyrs Pompeian, Galacteon, Saturninus, and Juliana of Constantinople; ‘Korobeynikovskaya-Kazanskaya’ Icon of the Mother of God.

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  • Nativity of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist of the Lord, John

    Nativity of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist of the Lord, John

    July 7, 2026

    Nativity of the Holy Glorious Prophet, Forerunner, and Baptist of the Lord, John

    Vespers: Gen. 17:15-17, 19; 18:11-14; 21:1-8; Judg. 13:2-8, 13-14, 17-18, 21; Isa. 40:1-3, 9; 41:17-18; 45:8; 48:20-21; 54:1

    Matins Gospel: Luke 1:24-25, 57-68, 76, 80 (§3)

    Epistle: Rom. 13:11-14:4 (§112)

    Gospel: Luke 1:1-25, 57-68, 76, 80 (§1)

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  • Sixth Sunday After Pentecost - The Holy, Glorious, and All-Praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter and Paul

    Sixth Sunday After Pentecost - The Holy, Glorious, and All-Praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter and Paul

    July 12, 2026

    The Holy, Glorious, and All-Praised Leaders of the Apostles, Peter and Paul

    Vespers: I Pet. 1:3-9; I Pet. 1:13-19; I Pet. 2:11-24

    Matins Gospel 6: Luke 24:36-53 (§114)

    Epistle: for Sunday: Rom. 12:6-14 (§110); for the Apostles: II Cor. 11:21-12:9 (§193)

    Gospel: for Sunday: Matt. 9:1-8 (§29); for the Apostles: Matt. 16:13-19 (§67)

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  • Holy Royal Martyrs of Russia - Tsar Nicholas II, Tsaritsa Alexandra, Crown Prince Alexis, Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia, and those killed with them: Martyrs Eugene, Anna, John, Clement, John, Anastasia, Ekaterina, Basil, Elijah, and Alexei

    Holy Royal Martyrs of Russia - Tsar Nicholas II, Tsaritsa Alexandra, Crown Prince Alexis, Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia, and those killed with them: Martyrs Eugene, Anna, John, Clement, John, Anastasia, Ekaterina, Basil, Elijah, and Alexei

    July 17, 2026

    Holy Royal Martyrs of Russia - Tsar Nicholas II, Tsaritsa Alexandra, Crown Prince Alexis, Grand Duchesses Olga, Tatiana, Maria, and Anastasia, and those killed with them: Martyrs Eugene, Anna, John, Clement, John, Anastasia, Ekaterina, Basil, Elijah, and Alexei 

    Vespers: Wisd. 3:1-9; III Kings 8:22-23, 27-30; Isa. 61:10-62:5

    Matins Gospel: Matt. 10:16-22 (§36)

    Epistle: Rom. 8:28-39 (§99)

    Gospel: John 15:17-16:2 (§52)

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  • Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

    Seventh Sunday after Pentecost

    July 19, 2026

    Seventh Sunday after Pentecost: Venerable Sisoes the Great, Tone 6

    Matins Gospel 7: John 20:1-10 (§63)

    Epistle: Rom. 15:1-7 (§116)

    Gospel: Matt. 9:27-35 (§33)

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  • [NSW]Presentation Sisterhood Fundraising Dinner

    [NSW]Presentation Sisterhood Fundraising Dinner

    July 19, 2026  4:00 pm - 10:00 pm
    Russian Orthodox Church of the Intercession of the Holy Virgin, 136 John St, Cabramatta NSW 2166, Australia

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  • Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils, Tone 7

    Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils, Tone 7

    July 26, 2026

    Eighth Sunday after Pentecost: Holy Fathers of the First Six Ecumenical Councils

    Vespers: Gen. 14:14-20; Deut. 1:8-10, 15-17; Deut. 10:14-21

    Matins Gospel 8: John 20:11-18 (§64)

    Epistle: for Sunday: I Cor. 1:10-18 (§124); for the Fathers: Heb. 13:7-16 (§334)

    Gospel: for Sunday: Matt. 14:14-22 (§58); for the Fathers: John 17:1-13 (§56)

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