Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia

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Welcome to the official web site of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia’s Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe. We are pleased to welcome you, and to invite you to share in the rich heritage of Orthodox Christianity in these territories. Our mission is to share the rich treasures of Orthodox Christianity to all peoples, embracing the Orthodox history of these lands and the intercessions of our host of local Saints in order to draw peoples of every nationality, tongue, age and race into the life of the Gospel that has been proclaimed in our Church for more than 2,000 years.

First European Church Musicians Conference to Take Place in London Next Week | Первая европейская церковно-певческая конференция состоится в Лондоне на следующей неделе

23-26 January will see an important conference for all Church singers, conductors, and all interested in Russian Orthodoxy’s musical tradition.

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Next Spiritual Talk in London Scheduled for 21st January

Join Bishop Irenei for a talk on ‘Attaining Personal Holiness Through the Life of the Church’, in London.

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The Nativity of Christ is Celebrated at the Diocesan Cathedral and Across the Diocese | Рождество Христово торжественно празднуется в кафедральном соборе и в приходах епархии

A summary of Nativity celebrations across the Diocese, with photogallery from several parishes.

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Nativity Epistle of Bishop Irenei for 2019-2020 | Рождественское послание епископа Лондонского и Западно-Европейского Иринея, 2019-2020

Bishop Irenei’s Nativity Epistle and festive greetings, provided in Russian, French and English.

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Nativity Epistle of the First Hierarch, 2019 | Рождественское послание Первоиерарха Русской Зарубежной Церкви 2019

Read this year’s festal greetings from the First Hierarch, Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York.

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Зимний детский лагерь Кресто-воздвиженского Собора, Лейзан-Женева  | A Winter Children’s Camp is Held in Leysan by the Geneva Cathedral Parish

An annual winter camp for children and youth was hosted by our Geneva Cathedral Parish in the Swiss Alps.

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First European Church Musicians Conference to Take Place in London Next Week | Первая европейская церковно-певческая конференция состоится в Лондоне на следующей неделе

First European Church Musicians Conference to Take Place in London Next Week | Первая европейская церковно-певческая конференция состоится в Лондоне на следующей неделе

23-26 January will see an important conference for all Church singers, conductors, and all interested in Russian Orthodoxy's musical tradition ...
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Next Spiritual Talk in London Scheduled for 21st January

Next Spiritual Talk in London Scheduled for 21st January

Join Bishop Irenei for a talk on 'Attaining Personal Holiness Through the Life of the Church', in London ...
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The Nativity of Christ is Celebrated at the Diocesan Cathedral and Across the Diocese | Рождество Христово торжественно празднуется в кафедральном соборе и в приходах епархии

The Nativity of Christ is Celebrated at the Diocesan Cathedral and Across the Diocese | Рождество Христово торжественно празднуется в кафедральном соборе и в приходах епархии

A summary of Nativity celebrations across the Diocese, with photogallery from several parishes ...
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Nativity Epistle of Bishop Irenei for 2019-2020 | Рождественское послание епископа Лондонского и Западно-Европейского Иринея, 2019-2020

Nativity Epistle of Bishop Irenei for 2019-2020 | Рождественское послание епископа Лондонского и Западно-Европейского Иринея, 2019-2020

Bishop Irenei's Nativity Epistle and festive greetings, provided in Russian, French and English ...
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Nativity Epistle of the First Hierarch, 2019 | Рождественское послание Первоиерарха Русской Зарубежной Церкви 2019

Nativity Epistle of the First Hierarch, 2019 | Рождественское послание Первоиерарха Русской Зарубежной Церкви 2019

Read this year's festal greetings from the First Hierarch, Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York ...
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Зимний детский лагерь Кресто-воздвиженского Собора, Лейзан-Женева  | A Winter Children's Camp is Held in Leysan by the Geneva Cathedral Parish

Зимний детский лагерь Кресто-воздвиженского Собора, Лейзан-Женева  | A Winter Children’s Camp is Held in Leysan by the Geneva Cathedral Parish

An annual winter camp for children and youth was hosted by our Geneva Cathedral Parish in the Swiss Alps ...
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The Diocesan Council and Regional Council for the British Isles Met in London

The Diocesan Council and Regional Council for the British Isles Met in London

On Saturday 4th January 2020 the regional council for the British Isles met to discuss the pastoral and missionary works of the Diocese in these territories ...
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The Feast of St Nicholas is Celebrated in Basel, Switzerland | Состоялся первый архипастырский визит епископа Иринея в Свято-Никольский приход в Базеле.

The Feast of St Nicholas is Celebrated in Basel, Switzerland | Состоялся первый архипастырский визит епископа Иринея в Свято-Никольский приход в Базеле.

Bishop Irenei made his first archpastoral visit to the Parish of St Nicholas in Basel, Switzerland, in honour of the parish's patronal feastday ...
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Diocesan Resources

Additional Materials

Diocesan Hierarch

Bishop Irenei of London: Calendar, Writings and Info.

About the Diocese

History, life and parishes on continental Europe and the British Isles.

The Church Abroad

History and notable figures of our Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia

Parishes

Directory of All Diocesan Parishes, with addresses, web links and contacts.

Clergy

Directory of Priests and Deacons serving in Great Britain and Western Europe.

Liturgics

Resources on the Divine Services, including our Liturgical Handbook.

Diocesan Resources

Contacts

Contact Us

Contact the Diocese via a web form for general enquiries and information.

Diocesan Chancellery

Administrative details and offices of the Diocesan Governance.

Parish Directory

Map and listing of all parishes within the Diocese, with information.

Clergy Directory

Directory of all active clergymen of the Diocese, with contact details.