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19 Mar 10: His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion returns to the Australian and New Zealand Diocese
His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, Archbishop of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand
His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion has returned to the Australian and New Zealand diocese from the United States and will be with us for about one month, including the Pascha of our Lord.
This Sunday, 21st of March, His Eminence will serve the Divine Liturgy at the Saints Peter and Paul Cathedral in Strathfield.
Vladika will return to the United States on the 19th of April 2010.
19 Mar 10: Divine Liturgy on Vanuatu
In August of last year, the islands of Vanuatu commemorated the 200th anniversary of the first contacts between Russia and the New Hebrides (as Vanuatu was then called). A monument was erected to Admiral Vasily Mihailovitch Golovnin, the Russian explorer of the Pacific, to mark the occasion. At the consecration of this monument were members of the Russian Embassy from Australia and also members of the Russian community. The monument was blessed by the Very Reverend Dr Michael Protopopov on behalf of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion. For people of the Orthodox faith on the island it was a happy occasion where they could meet and speak to a priest. They all requested to have a Liturgy celebrated at some future date. In response to their request, in the fifth week of the Great Lent, Fr Michael accompanied by the Choir Director of the Church of our Lady’s Dormition in Dandenong (Victoria) celebrated the Liturgy of St Basil on this far away Island. (more…)
17 Mar 10: Diocesan Pilgrimage to Russia in 2010
Here is some information about this year’s Diocesan Pilgrimage to Russia.
Please do not confuse this with the Kursk Orthodox Youth Fellowship which was announced a few weeks ago!
You would have seen the posters at your parish church or in the Russian Edinenie newspaper. These same posters are here attached for your personal information.
The Diocesan Pilgrimage is open to everyone, but the size of the pilgrimage group will be limited to one tour bus in Russia. For all the relevant information please see the attached posters. (more…)
22 Feb 10: URGENT – Offer of Sponsored Participation in 2010 Kursk Orthodox Youth Fellowship
If you are Russian Orthodox, young, vibrant and interested in travelling to Russia, France, Switzerland and Byelorussia in July of this year….. do read on!
Here is an invitation and important information about the Kursk Youth Fellowship (Курское Содружество Православной Молодежи) which was announced at the recent Diocesan Syezd in Melbourne.
Purpose: To create opportunities for Russian Orthodox youth from different countries and dioceses to meet, interact and become lifelong friends.
Dates: From 19th July to 11th August 2010
What you would pay: Return flight to Moscow + visas + travel insurance
What will be included: All land transport within Russia + Flights & coach transport to France, Switzerland & Byelorussia + all meals and accommodation. (more…)
