Sts Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Institute
21 May 08: “The Cossack Invasion of Queensland” – Seminar – 23 May 08
With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion
You are invited to attend a
Fund raising SEMINAR
7.00pm on Friday 23rd May 2008
at All Saints of Russia Russian Orthodox Church,
20 Chelmsford Avenue, Croydon
The Cossack Invasion of Queensland
Guest Speaker:
The Very Reverend Mitred Archpriest
Dr Michael Protopopov
Rector of Holy Dormition Russian Orthodox Church, Dandenong, Victoria
A member of the Russian Historical Society, Father Michael is one of Australia’s pre-eminent experts on the history of the Russian presence, both civil and ecclesiastical, in Australia. An entertaining and erudite speaker, Father Michael has kindly offered his time and the results of his scholarly research to raise funds for the rebuilding of St John the Baptist Skete at Kentlyn. If you are interested in the history of the Russian presence in Australia, or are of Cossack heritage, or would like to support the rebuilding of St John the Baptist Skete, please come and listen to Father Michael.
Cost: $20.00 per person – $15.00 for pensioners.
Wine and supper will be offered after the lecture.
Organised by the Auxiliary Committee of St John the Baptist Skete, Kentlyn
Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia, Diocese of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand
For further information please telephone Father Joachim on (02) 4626 3945