Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia

Despite the impossibility of public services in most of our Diocesan territory at this moment, the Feast of the Annunciation was kept solemnly in the temples on behalf of all the faithful.

For those who cannot be in a church this Sunday, we provide the texts of the prayers and hymns for this sacred day, to read at home, with special prayers for this time of trial and instructions on receiving the Mysteries.

The First Hierarch of the Church Abroad calls on all clergy and faithful to humble themselves, obey the hierarchy and local authorities. | Первоиерарх Зарубежной Церкви призывает все духовенство и верующих смириться, подчиниться иерархии и местным властям.

The fifth live-streamed Lenten talk for those housebound during the coronavirus epidemic. Tonight’s talk will draw from the recently-read Life of St Mary of Egypt, finding examples of repentance for day-to-day life..

For those who cannot be in a church this evening, we provide the texts of the prayers and hymns (including the full Akathist Hymn) for this sacred day, to read at home.

For those who cannot be in a church this evening, we provide the texts of the prayers and hymns (including the full Great Canon and Life of St Mary) for this sacred day, to read at home.