Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia

Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe

Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia

Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe

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Bishop Irenei’s open letter on the persecution of Christians in Ukraine (18/03/2023)

An update on the Diocese’s responses to the war in Ukraine (01/11/2022).

Paroisse saint Jean le Russe à Lyon : Compte rendu du pèlerinage en Haute Loire, aux Sites de la vénération de la Mère de Dieu, l’Archange Michel, et des saints Julien et Évode. | Report of the Pilgrimage of the Lyon Parish to the Haute Loire, to Venerate Sites of the Mother of God, Archangel Michael, and Saints Julian and Evodius. | Отчет о паломничестве лионского прихода в Верхнюю Луару, к местам поклонения Божией Матери, архангела Михаила, и святых Юлиана и Эводия (на французском и английском языках).

Glory to God for this pilgrimage which brought us together under the aegis of the Archangel Michael! | Gloire à Dieu pour ce pélérinage qui nous a réunis sous l’égide de l’Archange saint Michel!

Geneva Cathedral Hosts Talk: ‘Empress Maria Alexandrovna – Correspondence, Church and Destiny.’ | Беседа в Женевском соборе: «Императрица Мария Александровна: эпистолярии, церковь и судьба».

‘Amongst her many benefactions, it was by her gift that the Diocese’s Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Cross in Geneva was built…’ | «В том числе на ее пожертвования построен и Крестовоздвиженский храм в Женеве…»

Archpriest Léonide Grilikhès is Awarded the Jewelled Cross on the Sunday of the Fathers of the First Council in Brussels, Belgium. | Протоиерей Леонид Гриллихес награжден крестом с украшениями в Неделю Отцов Первого Собора в Брюсселе, Бельгия. | L’Archiprêtre Léonide Grilikhès reçoit la croix décorée le dimanche des pères du premier conseil à Bruxelles, en Belgique.

Bishop Irenei visited the Parish of St Job in Brussels, Belgium. | Епископ Ириней совершил архипастырский визит в приход св. праведного Иова в Брюсселе, Бельгия. | L’évêque Irénée a effectué une visite archipastorale à la paroisse de S. Job à Bruxelles, Belgique.

Cardiff Parish Continues Monthly Pilgrimages to Local Saints with Recent Excursions to Glastonbury, Mathern, Capel-y-fin and Llandaff.

The most recent pilgrimage took place on 13th May, to Glastonbury, where a group of pilgrims served a moleben to St Brigid on the site of the ancient island monastery at Beckery. | Последнее такое паломничество состоялось 13 мая в Гластонбери, где группа паломников отслужила молебен святой Бригитте на месте древнего островного монастыря в Бекери.

At the Altar Feast in Florence, Bishop Irenei Blessed the Newly-Restored Lower Church of St Nicholas and Ordained a Subdeacon. | На престольном празднике во Флоренции епископ Ириней освятил новоотреставрированный нижний Никольский храм и рукоположил иподиакона.

Bishop Irenei made a pastoral visit to the Parish of the Nativity of Christ and St Nicholas the Wonderworker in Florence, Italy. | Проходил пастырский визит епископа Иринея приход Рождества Христова и святителя Николая чудотворца во Флоренции.

The Youth Group of the London Cathedral of the Church Abroad Holds Joint Dinner with Youth from the Knightsbridge Cathedral of the Diocese of Sourozh. | Молодежная группа Лондонского собора Зарубежной Церкви провела совместный ужин с молодежью Найтсбриджского собора Сурожской епархии.

The youth group’s activities are expanding, and reaching out to involve youth of other parishes. | Деятельность молодежной группы расширяется, охватывая молодежь других приходов.

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Paroisse saint Jean le Russe à Lyon : Compte rendu du pèlerinage en Haute Loire, aux Sites de la vénération de la Mère de Dieu, l'Archange Michel, et des saints Julien et Évode. | Report of the Pilgrimage of the Lyon Parish to the Haute Loire, to Venerate Sites of the Mother of God, Archangel Michael, and Saints Julian and Evodius. | Отчет о паломничестве лионского прихода в Верхнюю Луару, к местам поклонения Божией Матери, архангела Михаила, и святых Юлиана и Эводия (на французском и английском языках).
Report of the Pilgrimage of the Lyon Parish to the Haute Loire, to Venerate Sites of the Mother of God, Archangel Michael, and Saints Julian and Evodius.
Geneva Cathedral Hosts Talk: 'Empress Maria Alexandrovna - Correspondence, Church and Destiny.' | Беседа в Женевском соборе: «Императрица Мария Александровна: эпистолярии, церковь и судьба».
Geneva Cathedral Hosts Talk: 'Empress Maria Alexandrovna - Correspondence, Church and Destiny.'
Archpriest Léonide Grilikhès is Awarded the Jewelled Cross on the Sunday of the Fathers of the First Council in Brussels, Belgium. | Протоиерей Леонид Гриллихес награжден крестом с украшениями в Неделю Отцов Первого Собора в Брюсселе, Бельгия. | L'Archiprêtre Léonide Grilikhès reçoit la croix décorée le dimanche des pères du premier conseil à Bruxelles, en Belgique.
Archpriest Léonide Grilikhès is Awarded the Jewelled Cross on the Sunday of the Fathers of the First Council in Brussels, Belgium.
Cardiff Parish Continues Monthly Pilgrimages to Local Saints with Recent Excursions to Glastonbury, Mathern, Capel-y-fin and Llandaff.
Cardiff Parish Continues Monthly Pilgrimages to Local Saints with Recent Excursions to Glastonbury, Mathern, Capel-y-fin and Llandaff.
At the Altar Feast in Florence, Bishop Irenei Blessed the Newly-Restored Lower Church of St Nicholas and Ordained a Subdeacon. | На престольном празднике во Флоренции епископ Ириней освятил новоотреставрированный нижний Никольский храм и рукоположил иподиакона.
At the Altar Feast in Florence, Bishop Irenei Blessed the Newly-Restored Lower Church of St Nicholas and Ordained a Subdeacon.
The Youth Group of the London Cathedral of the Church Abroad Holds Joint Dinner with Youth from the Knightsbridge Cathedral of the Diocese of Sourozh. | Молодежная группа Лондонского собора Зарубежной Церкви провела совместный ужин с молодежью Найтсбриджского собора Сурожской епархии.
The Youth Group of the London Cathedral of the Church Abroad Holds Joint Dinner with Youth from the Knightsbridge Cathedral of the Diocese of Sourozh.
At the Patronal Feast of the Meudon Parish in France, Deacon Alexander Boldyreff was Elevated to the Rank of Protodeacon. | На престольном празднике Медонского прихода во Франции диакон Александр Болдырев был возведен в сан протодиакона. | Lors de la fête patronale de la paroisse de Meudon en France, le diacre Alexandre Boldyreff a été élevé au rang de protodiacre.
At the Patronal Feast of the Meudon Parish in France, Deacon Alexander Boldyreff was Elevated to the Rank of Protodeacon.
Video-montage of the pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Sinai, organised by the Geneva Cathedral. | Видеомонтаж паломничества в Святую Землю и на Синай, организованного Женевским собором. | Vidéo-montage du pèlerinage en Terre Sainte et au Sinaï, organisé par la Cathédrale de Genève.
Video-montage of the pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Sinai, organised by the Geneva Cathedral.
Holy Trinity Seminary in Jordanville Announces its 75th Anniversary Year Events. | Свято-Троицкая семинария в Джорданвилле объявляет о мероприятиях, посвященных 75-летию.
Holy Trinity Seminary in Jordanville Announces its 75th Anniversary Year Events.
The First Hierarch Leads the Sunday Divine Liturgy in Munich, with the Vicar of the Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe and other European Hierarchs. | Первоиерарх возглавил воскресную Божественную литургию в Мюнхене вместе с викарием епархии Великобритании и Западноевропы и другими европейскими иерархами.
The First Hierarch Leads the Sunday Divine Liturgy in Munich, with the Vicar of the Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe and other European Hierarchs.
The Feastday of St George is Marked in the Munich Cathedral. | День памяти святого великомученика Георгия отмечается в Мюнхенском соборе.
The Feastday of St George is Marked in the Munich Cathedral.
The Hierarchs of Europe Gathered in Germany with the First Hierarch for a Regular Session of the Holy Synod. | В Германии на очередное заседание Священного Архиерейского Синода прибыл Первоиерах с европейскими архиереями.
The Hierarchs of Europe Gathered in Germany with the First Hierarch for a Regular Session of the Holy Synod.
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'The Dangers of Internet Orthodoxy': An Interview with Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe.
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A Video Interview with Bishop Irenei is Published: 'Establishing Our Identity' (in English).
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Paschal Epistle of Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe, 2023.
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'Why Does Man Suffer?' Homily of Bishop Irenei on the Rite of Sacred Unction.
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