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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. 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. Ours is a Diocese of remarkable history, and we welcome you to partake of the sacramental, pastoral and missionary life of our communities today.

The Song of a Repentant Heart: The Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete

Full text of a talk delivered in 2017 by Bishop Irenei on the history, liturgical use, and ascetical significance of the Great Canon of St Andrew.

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A Message from the Diocesan Bishop Regarding Church Life and the Coronavirus | Послание Управляющего епархией о церковном служении, в связи с распространением коронавируса | Un message de l’Evêque diocésain concernant la vie de l’Église et le coronavirus

A statement from Bishop Irenei about the faithful and fearless continuation of Christian life during the present period of societal fear over the COVID-19 virus.

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Sermon for the Sunday of Adam and Eve (Forgiveness Sunday) | Проповедь в воскресенье Адама и Евы (прощеное воскресенье)

Bishop Irenei’s homily for the Sunday of the Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, and the beginning of Great Lent. | Проповедь епископа Иринея в воскресенье изгнания Адама и Евы из рая и начала Великого поста.

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Unction Schedule for Great Lent 2020 | Распоряжение о Таинстве Соборования в Великом посту 2020 г. | Calendrier des Offices de Grande Onction durant le Grand Carême 2020

Schedule of General Unction services to be served throughout the Diocese during Great Lent | Распоряжение о Таинстве Соборования в Великом посту 2020 г. | Calendrier des Offices de Grande Onction durant le Grand Carême 2020

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Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to St Albans to take place on Saturday 9th May 2020

Advance announcement of the Diocese’s annual pilgrimage to the relics of St Alban, which will take place this year with the presence of His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill of San Francisco and Western America.

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Diocesan Assembly Scheduled for 5th June 2020 | в 5 июня 2020 года запланирован Епархиальное собрание | Une réunion de l’Assemblée diocésaine est prévue pour le 5 juin 2020

Advanced notice to all clergy and parishes of our Diocesan Assembly later this year.

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The Song of a Repentant Heart: The Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete

The Song of a Repentant Heart: The Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete

Full text of a talk delivered in 2017 by Bishop Irenei on the history, liturgical use, and ascetical significance of the Great Canon of St Andrew ...
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A Message from the Diocesan Bishop Regarding Church Life and the Coronavirus | Послание Управляющего епархией о церковном служении, в связи с распространением коронавируса | Un message de l'Evêque diocésain concernant la vie de l'Église et le coronavirus

A Message from the Diocesan Bishop Regarding Church Life and the Coronavirus | Послание Управляющего епархией о церковном служении, в связи с распространением коронавируса | Un message de l’Evêque diocésain concernant la vie de l’Église et le coronavirus

A statement from Bishop Irenei about the faithful and fearless continuation of Christian life during the present period of societal fear over the COVID-19 virus ...
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Sermon for the Sunday of Adam and Eve (Forgiveness Sunday) | Проповедь в воскресенье Адама и Евы (прощеное воскресенье)

Sermon for the Sunday of Adam and Eve (Forgiveness Sunday) | Проповедь в воскресенье Адама и Евы (прощеное воскресенье)

Bishop Irenei's homily for the Sunday of the Expulsion of Adam and Eve from Paradise, and the beginning of Great Lent. | Проповедь епископа Иринея в воскресенье изгнания Адама и Евы из рая и начала Великого поста ...
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Unction Schedule for Great Lent 2020 | Распоряжение о Таинстве Соборования в Великом посту 2020 г. | Calendrier des Offices de Grande Onction durant le Grand Carême 2020

Unction Schedule for Great Lent 2020 | Распоряжение о Таинстве Соборования в Великом посту 2020 г. | Calendrier des Offices de Grande Onction durant le Grand Carême 2020

Schedule of General Unction services to be served throughout the Diocese during Great Lent | Распоряжение о Таинстве Соборования в Великом посту 2020 г. | Calendrier des Offices de Grande Onction durant le Grand Carême 2020 ...
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Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to St Albans to take place on Saturday 9th May 2020

Annual Diocesan Pilgrimage to St Albans to take place on Saturday 9th May 2020

Advance announcement of the Diocese's annual pilgrimage to the relics of St Alban, which will take place this year with the presence of His Eminence Archbishop Kyrill of San Francisco and Western America ...
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Diocesan Assembly Scheduled for 5th June 2020 | в 5 июня 2020 года запланирован Епархиальное собрание | Une réunion de l’Assemblée diocésaine est prévue pour le 5 juin 2020

Diocesan Assembly Scheduled for 5th June 2020 | в 5 июня 2020 года запланирован Епархиальное собрание | Une réunion de l’Assemblée diocésaine est prévue pour le 5 juin 2020

Advanced notice to all clergy and parishes of our Diocesan Assembly later this year ...
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Interview with Bishop Irenei About Today’s Meeting of Primates in Amman

Interview with Bishop Irenei About Today’s Meeting of Primates in Amman

Bishop Irenei responds to questions about the meeting of primates in Amman ...
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Morning and Evening Prayers Available on the Diocesan Website in Three Languages | Утренние и вечерние молитвы доступны на епархиальном сайте на трех языках | Prières du matin et du soir disponibles sur le site diocésain en trois langues

Morning and Evening Prayers Available on the Diocesan Website in Three Languages | Утренние и вечерние молитвы доступны на епархиальном сайте на трех языках | Prières du matin et du soir disponibles sur le site diocésain en trois langues

Complete text now available in English, Slavonic. and French. |Полный текст утренней и вечерней молитв на церковнославянском, английском и французском языках. | Texte complet des prières du matin et du soir, en français, slavon, et anglais ...
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Additional Materials

Diocesan Hierarch

Bishop Irenei of London: Calendar, Communications and Information

About the Diocese

Life and history of the Diocese 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