: His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand celebrates the Feast of the Holy Trinity at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield

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…)

: His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand paid an archpastoral visit to St Nicholas Parish in Wallsend

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…)

: His Eminence Archbishop George Celebrates the feast of St Nicholas in 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.

(more…)

: His Eminence Archbishop George celebrates Pascha Services at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral Strathfield

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…)

: The Paschal Epistle His Eminence NICHOLAS Metropolitan of Eastern America and New York First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia

Your Eminences, Brother Archpastors, Reverend Pastors and Monastics, Colleagues and Helpers in the Harvest Fields of Christ, and All the Beloved Children of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia:

CHRIST IS RISEN! (more…)

: Paschal Epistle of His Eminence George Archbishop of Sydney, Australia & New Zealand

Paschal Epistle
of His Eminence
George, Archbishop of Sydney,
Australia & New Zealand

Beloved in the Lord, Clergy and Faithful of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese!

Christ is Risen!
(more…)

: Archbishop George celebrates the Feast of the Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral

On April 13, the sixth Sunday of Great Lent, the Church solemnly celebrated the Feast of the Lord’s Entry into Jerusalem. The Divine Service at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral was led by His Eminence Archbishop George of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand.

His Eminence was concelebrated by the clergy of the Cathedral. The choir, directed by Andrei Laptev, beautifully performed the liturgical hymns, creating a prayerful and reverent atmosphere.

After the Divine Liturgy, the Cathedral’s dean, Archpriest George Lapardin, on behalf of the clergy and parishioners, warmly congratulated Archbishop George on the 38th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, as well as Protodeacon Alexander on the 27th anniversary of his ordination to the diaconate.

The choir solemnly chanted “Many Years.”

(more…)

: His Eminence Archbishop George lead Holy Unction Service at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral

On Thursday, 10 April, His Eminence Archbishop George led the faithful in the solemn rite of the Mystery of Holy Unction at Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield.

Vladyka George offered words of encouragement and reminded the faithful of the Church’s call to repentance, healing and renewal in preparation for the joy of Pascha. (more…)

: Fifth Sunday of Great Lent and celebration of the 100th Anniversary of the Repose of Saint Tikhon in Sts Peter and Paul Cathedral

On April 6, the fifth Sunday of Great Lent and the day of the Forefeast of the Annunciation of the Most Holy Theotokos, a solemn Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield. The service was led by Archbishop George of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand, with the clergy of the cathedral concelebrating.

In accordance with the directive of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, all churches commemorated the 100th anniversary of the repose of Saint Tikhon, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, with prayerful remembrance on this day. (more…)

: Sunday of St. John of the Ladder, Archbishop George celebrates the Divine Liturgy at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral, Strathfield

On 30th March, the Fourth Sunday of Great Lent, the Sunday of St. John of the Ladder, His Eminence George, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia, and New Zealand, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Sts. Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield. Assisting His Eminence in the service were the clergy of the Cathedral.

Following the Divine Liturgy, Archbishop George delivered an inspiring sermon on the spiritual teachings of St. John of the Ladder. He emphasised the importance of repentance and urged the faithful to turn towards God without further delay.

(more…)