Sts Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Institute
24 Sep 12: Announcement – Russian Orthodox Teen Retreat, 19-24 December 2012 – Applications Close 30th November 2012
17 Sep 12: Parish Feast Day of Vladimir Icon of the Mother of God Church, Rocklea
On Friday 7 September at Our Lady of Vladimir Parish, Rocklea, the Vigil for the Patronal Feastday of this parish was served. Especially noteworthy was the newly-formed Men’s Choir, which comprised members from each parish of our Deanery of Queensland (ROCOR) – including our own choirmaster and parish priest – and was directed by Rev. Dcn Vladimir Bigdan. It was a joy to be present at the parish during this most melodious and beautiful service. (more…)
7 Sep 12: His Eminence Archbishop Michael at Holy Protection Cathedral, Melbourne
On Sunday 2nd September, the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, His Eminence Archbishop Michael of Geneva and Western Europe celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Protection Cathedral in Melbourne.
Concelebrating with Vladika were Archpriest Nicholas Karipoff (the rector of the cathedral), Archpriest Nicholas Dalinkewicz, Archpriest Peter Sheko, Hieromonk Kiril (Gavras), Hieromonk Luke (Bell), Protodeacon Alexander Kotlaroff, Protodeacon Alexander Abramoff, Hierodeacon Panteleimon (Jigalin) and Deacon Emil Mishriky. (more…)
27 Aug 12: His Eminence Archbishop Michael at Saint Vladimir’s Church, Centennial Park
On Wednesday 9/22 August His Eminence Archbishop Michael of Geneva and Western Europe visited the oldest Russian Orthodox Church in Sydney, Saint Vladimir’s in Centennial Park.
A few years ago Saint Vladimir’s Church celebrated their 75th anniversary.
Vladika served an Akathist together with the rector of the church, Priest Daniel Metlenko. (more…)
6 Aug 12: Archbishop Michael celebrates the Divine Liturgy at the Diocesan Cathedral
On Sunday 23 July/5 August 2012 on the Feast Day of the Holy Wonderworking Icon of the Mother of God of Pochaev the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Diocesan Cathedral of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul by His Eminence, Archbishop Michael of Geneva and Western Europe. Concelebrating with his Eminence were Archpriest George Lapardin and Protodeacon Alexander Kotlaroff.
With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, the ruling Hierarch of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese, Archbishop Michael is visiting the Australian continent for the first time and plans to stay till early September. During this time he hopes to visit many of the parishes of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese including some in Queensland and Victoria. (more…)
4 Aug 12: B Австралийско-Новозеландскую епархию прибыл Архиепископ Женевский и Западно-Европейский Михаил / Archbishop Michael of Geneva and Western Europe has arrvied
По благословению Высокопреосвященнейшего Митрополита Илариона в Австралийско-Новозеландскую епархию прибыл на месяц Архиепископ Женевский и Западно-Европейский Михаил. Владыка Михаил посетит приходы епарxии и познакомится с церковной жизнью.
With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, Archbishop Michael of Geneva and Western Europe will visit the Australian and New Zealand Diocese for one month. Archbishop Michael will have a chance to serve in most parishes and get acquainted with the clergy and church life.
2 Aug 12: Saint Vladimir Church Feast Day
On Saturday 15/28 July 2012 the Saint Vladimir Parish in Centennial Park, Sydney celebrated its Feast Day with a large number of clergy concelebrating with the rector Priest Daniel Metlenko. After the Divine Liturgy everyone was invited to the church hall for a festal meal.
Saint Vladimir Church is the oldest Russian Orthodox Church in Sydney and the second oldest in all of Australia.
Below is a photoreport of the event. (more…)
