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Diocese to Phase Out Its Facebook Page: Switchover to Telegram for Live and Up-to-Date News.
Subscribe to the diocesan Telegram channel for future updates and announcements. | Подпишитесь на епархиальный Telegram-канал, чтобы быть в курсе ...
The Rite of the Exaltation of the Cross is Performed at the Geneva Cathedral on the Occasion of its Altar Feast.
The rite of the exaltation was followed with the tonsure of a new reader in Geneva. | За чином воздвижения ...
London Youth Meet with Bishop Irenei to Discuss the Spiritual Life, the Life of Their Patron Saint, and Church Singing.
The youth were eager to pose many questions about their spiritual struggles and joys with their Bishop. | Молодежь стремилась ...
VIDEO: New Bells are Blessed at St Elisabeth Parish in Wallasey, England.
The new bells were specially commissioned for the interior of the church. | Новые колокола были специально заказаны для интерьера ...
'We Discover in the Mother of God the Joyful Revelation of True Human Potential': Sermon of Bishop Irenei on the Feast of the Nativity of the Theotokos (2023).
'Today we see what humanity can look like, what it ought to look like...' | «Сегодня мы видим, как может ...
On the Feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God, the Altar Feast of the Diocesan Cathedral Was Celebrated in London and a Reader was Tonsured.
Bishop Irenei headed the Divine Services in Honour of the Theotokos. | Епископ Ириней возглавил богослужения в честь Богородицы ...
Announcement of Winter Children's Camp, 25th-30th December in Switzerland.
A week of spiritual formation and winter activities for children. | Неделя духовного становления и зимних занятий для детей. | ...
London Cathedral Youth Group Adopts Dedication to St Mary Magdalene, Tends to Graves of Ancestors.
A newly-commissioned icon of St Mary was received for the occasion. | По этому случаю была получена новая икона Святой ...
VIDEO: Bishop Irenei Responds to Media Misrepresentations of the Church's Position Against the War in Ukraine.
Bishop Irenei addresses directly those who falsely seek to misrepresent the Church's clear position against the war and against the ...
Bishop Irenei Participates in the 75th Anniversary Celebrations at Holy Trinity Seminary, Jordanville.
The anniversary was marked with solemn festivities and a full programme of events. | 75-летие ознаменовалось торжественными празднованиями и насыщенной ...
'We Stand Wholly Against the War and Call for Its End': A Statement on the War in Ukraine.
'We stand against all war, and this war in particular, as we stand also against bloodshed, and against persecution in ...
The Parish Council of the London Cathedral Discusses the Youth Group, Provision of an Expanded Kiosk, New Lighting Projects and other Parish Developments.
Activities in the London Cathedral. | Мероприятия в Лондонском соборе ...
A Regular Meeting of the Holy Synod of Bishops Takes Place.
Bishop Irenei participated in the regular meeting of the Synod. | Епископ Ириней принял участие в очередном заседании Синода ...
Official Act of the Commission on the Witness of the Incorrupt Relics of St John the Wonderworker.
The official Synodal report on the uncovering of the saint's relics. | Синодальный отчет об обретении мощей святителя ...
Sunday Lunches Resume at the Diocesan Cathedral in London.
All are invited to the parish meal following the Divine Liturgy. | Все приглашаются на трапезу после Божественной литургии ...
The Uncovering of the Honourable Relics of the Hierarch and Wonderworker John, Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco.
A full accounting of how St John's incorrupt relics were uncovered and disclosed to the world. | Полный отчет о ...
An Account of the Preliminary Investigation of the tomb of St John the Archbishop of Shanghai and San Francisco.
A first-hand account of the initial discovery of the incorrupt relics of St John. | Рассказ из первых рук о ...
A Pilgrimage to Mount Athos is Underway This Week.
Паломники из Женевы посещают Святую гору. | Pilgrims from Geneva are visiting the Holy Mountain ...
Divine Services for the Holy Hieromartyr Irenaeus of Lyons.
On the Leavetaking of the Dormition, the Church also keeps the memory of St Irenaeus of Lyons. | На отдание ...
Children's Catechism Course Resumes at the Geneva Cathedral.
L'enseignement de la Loi de Dieu et de la vie chrétienne est dispensé aux enfants en russe et en français ...
The London Cathedral Foodbank Distributes Record Quantity of Food in August.
To date, more than 1,200 food boxes have been distributed. | На сегодняшний день было роздано более 1200 коробок с ...
Spiritual Words from Metropolitan Laurus on His Namesday, in the 15th Year Since His Blessed Repose.
Selections from his sermons and epistles. | Отрывки из его проповедей и посланий ...
The Diocese Makes Available Additional On-Line Texts of Prayers and Sacred Rites, Including All the Rites of Preparation for Holy Communion.
A host of new prayers are available in English, Slavonic and French. | Множество новых молитв доступно на славянском, английском ...
The Lyon Parish Celebrates the First Divine Liturgy in its New Church Building.
Приход впервые совершил Божественную литургию в своем новом доме. | La paroisse a célébré pour la première fois la Divine ...
The Parish of the All-Merciful Saviour in St Leonards on Sea, England, Celebrates its First Altar Feast.
The temple was blessed earlier this year, and today celebrated its Altar Feast for the first time. | Храм был ...
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Successfully Concludes its Two-Week Programme.
The listing of sites visited is a veritable encyclopaedia of sacred places associated with Christian history and life. | Список ...
A New Deacon is Ordained for the Parish of St Coleman in Stradbally, Ireland.
The new Deacon was ordained at the Diocesan Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God in London. | ...
A New Priest is Welcomed into the Diocese in the Republic of Ireland.
The Diocese is pleased to welcome the Priest Robert Williams, to join in the mission of the Church on the ...
ROCOR Hierarchs and Pilgrims from Europe and Western America Were Greeted by the Patriarch of Jerusalem.
His Beatitude spoke to the assembled group about the spiritual condition of the modern world and the need to stand ...
PHOTOGALLERY: Diocesan Pilgrimage in the Holy Land Continues in its Second Week.
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land continues in its second week, and we share a selection of photographs from ...
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land, under the Direction of Bishop Irenei, Begins.
The Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land for Autumn 2023 has begun. | Началась епархиальное паломничество в Святую Землю на ...
London Cathedral Launches Redesigned and Expanded Web Site.
The site, which is available in English and Russian, contains a host of up-to-date information and news. | Сайт, доступный ...
At the Altar Feast in Wallasey, England, the memory of the Holy New Martyr Elisabeth is Honoured and a New Reader Tonsured for the Parish.
During the Third Hour, the pious altarnik of St Elisabeth's Parish, Oswald Siddall, was tonsured as Reader. | Во время ...
The Countryside Parish of the Apostles in Rochelles, France, Celebrates its Patronal Feast.
Une bonne trentaine de fidèles se sont réunis dans cette petite église en pleine campagne pour participer aux offices. | ...
The Tonsure of Two Readers Takes Place on the Feast of the Holy Royal Martyrs in London.
The Feast of the Holy Royal Martyrs was solemnly celebrated at the Diocesan Cathedral in London. | В кафедральном соборе ...
PHOTOGALLERY: Children's Summer Camp in Leysen, Switzerland, Concludes with Divine Liturgy on the Feast of Sts Cosmas and Damien.
Children communed of the Divine Mysteries of Christ at the concludes of their two-week programme. | Дети причащались Божественных Таин ...
Youth from the London Cathedral Youth Group visit the St Elisabeth's Parish in the North of England.
Members of the London Cathedral's youth group travelled to the north of England to pray and work with youth from ...
The All-European Church Music Committee Successfully Concludes its First Liturgical Music Summer School.
31 students from Germany, Ireland, Estonia, Spain, Switzerland, Belgium, Sweden and Macedonia took part in the School's programmes. | В ...
At the Feast of the Apostles in Luxembourg, the Parish Bid Farewell to its Retiring Priest, Welcomed its New Rector, and Celebrated the Ordination of a Subdeacon.
The Parish marked an important moment in its life as Archpriest Ioann Grigoriță was formally installed as Rector. | Приход ...
'The Love of God is Stronger than the Sin of Man': Homily of Bishop Irenei for the Feast of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul.
'Behold the true glory that we celebrate today! Broken men respond to the love of God and are transformed into ...
Discerning God's Will: Deacon Sergei Baranov Talks With the Youth of the London Cathedral.
Deacon Sergei sat down with the youth of the London Cathedral to discuss his experience serving God as a Deacon ...
'Defeating the Slavery of Bad Habits': Spiritual Counsels from Bishop Irenei of London.
'In our day-to-day life, it is the little habits which bind us, which enslave us, far more than the great...' ...
'We Have Become the Children of the Saviour': An Archpastoral Visit to the Geneva Cathedral.
Vladyka preached: 'The world around us is in deep need of a Saviour; and, by God’s mercy, we have become ...
Bishop Irenei Visits the St John's Children's Camp in Leysen, in the Swiss Alps.
The summer camp is an annual feature of Church life for the children of the Diocese. | Летний лагерь – ...
Children’s Orthodox Summer Camp Dedicated to St John the Wonderworker Underway in the Swiss Alps.
The Diocese’s annual summer camp for children has begun in Leysin in the Swiss Alps. | В Лейзане в Альпах ...
'Simple Faith, Simple Trust, Simple Obedience, Simple Love': Sermon of Bishop Irenei of London on the Feastday of St John the Wonderworker, 2023.
'St John demonstrates that faith must be simple: the simple act of actually believing what the Lord says, and adhering ...
Solemnities for St John the Wonderworker, Former Ruling Bishop of the Western European Diocese, Are Held in London.
St John was Ruling Bishop in Western Europe from 1950-1963, during which time his spiritual wisdom and Godly headship shaped ...
Venerating One of Its Local Saints, the Mettingham Parish Makes a Pilgrimage to St Botolph's in Iken, England.
St Botolph was one of the most important missionaries of the 7th century, and is a luminary amongst the Orthodox ...
His Grace Bishop Alexander of Vevey Headed the Divine Liturgy in the Pokrov Parish in Zurich, Switzerland.
On the 3rd Sunday after Pentecost, a hierarchal Divine Service was held in the Holy Intercession Parish in Zurich. | ...
PHOTOGALLERY: The Geneva Cathedral's Pilgrimage to Corfu Begins.
The group of pilgrims has visited the sites of the life of St Spiridon, including his precious relics. | Группа ...
'The Church that encompasses the whole world encompasses also this and every place': The Sunday of All Saints of the British Isles and Ireland is Celebrated by Bishop Irenei at the Parish of St Colman in Stradbally, Ireland.
In his homily, the Bishop drew the faithful's attention to the mystery of the Church's presence in every place ...
Second Edition of the 'Liturgical Handbook of the Church Abroad' is Published in Paperback and Kindle eBook Format in English.
The Diocese is pleased to announce publication of the Second Edition of the Liturgical Handbook of the Church Abroad, which is ...
Jordanville Seminarian Begins Placement in United Kingdom.
The seminarian will take part in the pastoral life of several parishes over the coming six weeks. | В ближайшие ...
London Cathedral Foodbank Surpasses Milestone of More than 1,000 Boxes of Food Distributed to Refugees and Those in Need.
The Food Bank has achieved a milestone in its labours: the 1,000th box of food was distributed to those in ...
A New Book is Published on the Architecture, Iconography and History of the London Cathedral.
'We pray that through the present volume, the unique treasures of this place may be appreciated and shared...' | «Мы ...
Geneva Schoolchildren Visit the Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Cross to Learn About Holy Orthodoxy.
The groups were received by Archpriest Emilian Pochinok, who hosts such meetings with the students of various schools every month ...
Youth From the London Cathedral Make a Pilgrimage to Venerate the Orthodox Saints of Barking.
A youth pilgrimage was organised to Barking Abbey, to visit the site of the ancient 7th-century monastery which for nearly ...
On the Sunday of All Saints, the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was Celebrated in Sanremo, Italy, and the Parish Rector Elevated to the Rank of Archpriest.
At the Little Entrance, Bishop Irenei elevated Fr Dionysius Baikov to the rank of Archpriest. | На Малом входе епископ ...
Announcing an Orthodox Literary and Historical Summer Camp for Teenagers Who Value Education.
The group will spend two weeks with teenagers in the outskirts of Tbilisi. | Группа проведет две недели с подростками ...
The Patronal Feastday of St Elena, Heavenly Protectress of the Monaco Parish, is Marked by a Hierarchical Liturgy in Montecarlo.
The Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was served on Saturday morning, headed by the Ruling Bishop of the Diocese together with local ...
Geneva Cathedral Creates Webpage to Promote the Increasing Number of Pilgrimages Organised from Geneva.
Forthcoming are pilgrimages to Bari and Corfu (21-27 July), and to Georgia (2-11 October), amongst others. | Предстоят паломничества в ...
Join the Diocese’s Telegram Channel for Photos, News, Prayers and Updates.
The Diocese maintains an active Telegram channel, to which all are invited to subscribe. | Приглашаем всех подписаться на Telegram-канал ...
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.
Glory to God for this pilgrimage which brought us together under the aegis of the Archangel Michael! | Gloire à ...
Geneva Cathedral Hosts Talk: 'Empress Maria Alexandrovna - Correspondence, Church and Destiny.'
'Amongst her many benefactions, it was by her gift that the Diocese's Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Cross in ...
Archpriest Léonide Grilikhès is Awarded the Jewelled Cross on the Sunday of the Fathers of the First Council in Brussels, Belgium.
Bishop Irenei visited the Parish of St Job in Brussels, Belgium. | Епископ Ириней совершил архипастырский визит в приход св ...
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 ...
At the Altar Feast in Florence, Bishop Irenei Blessed the Newly-Restored Lower Church of St Nicholas and Ordained a Subdeacon.
Bishop Irenei made a pastoral visit to the Parish of the Nativity of Christ and St Nicholas the Wonderworker in ...
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.
The youth group's activities are expanding, and reaching out to involve youth of other parishes. | Деятельность молодежной группы расширяется, ...
At the Patronal Feast of the Meudon Parish in France, Deacon Alexander Boldyreff was Elevated to the Rank of Protodeacon.
The Bishop spent an extended weekend with the faithful of the Parish. | Правящий архиерей провел расширенные выходные с верующими ...
Video-montage of the pilgrimage to the Holy Land and Sinai, organised by the Geneva Cathedral.
Photographs from the recent pilgrimage. | Фотографии с недавнего паломничества. | Photographies du récent pèlerinage ...
Holy Trinity Seminary in Jordanville Announces its 75th Anniversary Year Events.
The main anniversary event will take place between from September 14-17, 2023. | Главное юбилейное мероприятие пройдет с 14 по 17 ...
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 Primate concelebrated with Metropolitan Mark of Berlin and Germany, Bishop Alexander of Vevey, and Bishop Job of Stuttgart. | ...
The Feastday of St George is Marked in the Munich Cathedral.
On the feast day of the Great Martyr George, Metropolitan Mark of Berlin and Germany and Bishop Irenei of London ...
The Hierarchs of Europe Gathered in Germany with the First Hierarch for a Regular Session of the Holy Synod.
During its session, the Synod members and invited Vicar Bishops discussed a host of matters relating to the life and ...
On the Sunday of the Myrrh-Bearing Women, Parishes Across the Diocese Honour their Sisterhoods.
On this Sunday, parishes traditionally show their thanks by having a festal meal prepared by the brothers of the community ...
'The Dangers of Internet Orthodoxy': An Interview with Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe.
Bishop Irenei was interviewed by Archpriest Josiah Trenham of Patristic Nectar Publications on the topic of the use of the ...
A Pilgrimage to Georgia by Members of the Lyon Parish Has Begun.
The pilgrimage is led by the Rector of the Diocese's Parish of St John the Russian in Lyon, France. | ...
Paschal Prayers are Lifted Up at the Tomb of Archbishop Nikodim and other Pious Faithful.
The joy of Pascha continues at the graves of pious hierarchs and faithful of the Diocese. | Пасхальная радость продолжается ...
The Geneva Cathedral's Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Has Begun.
The pilgrimage to the Holy Land organised by the Geneva Cathedral has begun. | Началось паломничество в Святую Землю, организованное ...
Clergy and Faithful in London Proclaim the Joy of Pascha to Those in the Tombs During a Paschal Service in Gunnersbury Cemetery.
The faithful processed amongst the graves and sang Paschal hymns at each. | Верующие шли к разным могилам и на ...
The Sunday of St Thomas is Celebrated in Norwich, England with an Archpastoral Visit, and the Parish Rector Receives an Ecclesiastical Award.
At the Little Entrance Vladyka Irenei awarded the kamilavka to Priest Spasimir, in honour of his six years of priestly ...
VIDEO: 'Russians and Ukrainians Side by Side': Swiss Media Reports on the Paschal Celebrations in Geneva as a Sign of Unity and Peace.
Швейцарские национальные СМИ, как по телевидению, так и в печати, сообщали о Пасхи в Женевском соборе. | The Swiss national ...
The Altar Feast of the 'Life-Giving Spring' is Celebrated in the Orthodox Chapel in Walsingham, England.
Although it was a weekday in a quiet and remote village location, faithful arrived to pray and receive the Divine ...
A Video Interview with Bishop Irenei is Published: 'Establishing Our Identity' (in English).
An interview with Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe has been published by Patristic Nectar Publications, entitled 'Establishing Our ...
Pascha with St John of Shanghai.
'Vladyka moved so rapidly through the cathedral, he seemed to fly...' | «Владыка так быстро передвигался по собору, что едва ...
Photomontage: Glimpses of Holy Week and Pascha from Across the Diocese.
A selection of photographs of Passion Week and Pascha services across the Diocese. | Подборка фотографий Страстной седмицы и пасхальных ...
Paschal Epistle of Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe, 2023.
'Rarely in our modern lives has the world so obviously needed to hear this saving proclamation...' | «Редко в нашей ...
Homily of Archimandrite John Krestyankin Before the Burial Shroud of Christ (26 April 2019).
'Let us listen, dear ones, to what the silent Saviour is telling us: For you I died. The thought of ...
'Why Does Man Suffer?' Homily of Bishop Irenei on the Rite of Sacred Unction.
'Our sin is a poison for the soul, and for our brother, and for the whole cosmos. Do we not ...
The Final General Unction Services are Served in the Diocesan Cathedrals in London and Geneva.
On Lazarus Saturday, enormous numbers of faithful — well in excess of 400 — were anointed in Geneva. The final ...
The Sunday of Palms is Celebrated in Geneva by the Ruling Bishop, who Congratulated Archbishop Michael with His 80th Jubilee.
An enormous throng of faithful assembled for the Feast that marks the transition from Great Lent into the week of ...
New Priests Are Appointed for Parishes in Arnhem, Amsterdam and Luxembourg.
With great joy, the Diocese announces the appointment of two new Priests, to serve in parishes in the Netherlands and ...
The Parish of St Mary of Egypt in Amsterdam celebrated its 75th year on the lenten Sunday dedicated to its patron saint.
The Parish of St Mary of Egypt in Amsterdam celebrated its 75th year on the lenten Sunday dedicated to its ...
Relics of 77 Saints, of the Kiev-Caves Lavra and other places, are newly enshrined in the Geneva Cathedral.
Среди мощей, хранящихся в Женеве, ныне находятся святые Киево-Печерские, св. Иоанн Креститель, мч. Георгий, преп. Мария Египетская и многие другие ...
A Reader is Tonsured for the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God and the Holy Royal Martyrs in London.
His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe tonsured the pious layman of the London parish, Simon Tingley, as ...
In Florence, Bishop Irenei Leads Diocese-Wide Services of Intercession for the Ending of the Persecution of Christians in Ukraine.
Similar services of special intercession were served in all the parishes of the Diocese. | Подобные богослужения с просьбой особого небесного ...
A Pilgrimage Was Made in Honour of St David of Wales, Initiating Monthly Pilgrimages in the Region.
The Cardiff parish has established a new tradition of making a monthly pilgrimage to holy places in Wales and the ...
The Kazan Icon Parish in Cardiff, Wales, Draws Three New Brothers and Sisters into Orthodoxy Through holy Baptism.
On the fourth Sunday of Great and Holy Lent, the Parish of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God ...
The All-European Church Music Committee Announces its First Summer School in Cologne, Germany.
The first Summer School will take place in Cologne, Germany, from 26th June - 7th July 2023 at St Panteleimon's ...
Unction Services Continue to be Celebrated Across the Diocese.
The hierarchs have continued over the past weeks to travel across the Diocese for the celebration of Holy Unction in ...
Bishop Irenei Leads a Lenten Retreat and Conference in the United States, on the Theme of Creation and Redemption in the Holy Fathers.
Bishop Irenei led a conference on the theme 'Origins: Creationism, Evolution and an Orthodox Theology of Creation.' | Епископ Ириней ...
Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe Issues an Open Letter on the Persecution of Christians in Ukraine, and a Call for Prayer in All Churches.
'The last time the world saw such heinous persecution of Christians was in the Soviet period...' | «Последний раз, когда ...
The Altar Feast of the Parish of St Chad of Lichfield is Marked in Telford, England, with the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts.
Concelebrating with His Grace were the Parish Priest, the Reverend Spiridon Bailey, to whom the Bishop bestowed the kamilavka. | ...
Bishop Irenei Tonsures Three Readers during a Pastoral Visit to Lyon, France.
Многие верующие собрались по радостному поводу. | De nombreux fidèles se sont réunis pour la joyeuse occasion. | Many faithful ...
The Diocesan Hierarchs Celebrated the First Services of General Unction in Various Parishes of the Diocese during the Second Week of Lent.
Bishop Irenei served the sacrament this in Luxembourg and Lyon, and Bishop Alexander served in Bern and Zurich. | Епископ ...
The Rite of the Triumph of Orthodoxy, with the Proclamation of the Anathemas, is Served in London.
The special 'Moleben for the Conversion of Those Who Have Gone Astray' was served, into which was inserted the Rite ...
On the Sunday of Forgiveness, the First Concelebration with Clergy of the Macedonian Orthodox Church Took Place at the London Cathedral.
'It is surely God's loving grace that has ensured that amidst our present circumstances, a sorrowful schism has been healed...' ...
A New Church Dedicated to the All-Merciful Saviour is Blessed in St Leonards-on-Sea, England.
The new temple of the All-Merciful Saviour in St Leonards-on-Sea, near Hastings, was blessed and the first Divine Liturgy celebrated ...
First Divine Liturgy is Celebrated in the New Mission of St John the Baptist, Durham, England.
The first Divine Liturgy marked a joyful moment of liturgical beginnings in the life of the mission. | Первая Божественная ...
Unction Schedule for Great Lent 2023.
Schedule of General Unction services to be served throughout the Diocese during the Fast. | Распоряжение о таинстве Соборования в ...
On the Feastday of St John Chrysostom, Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe Served the Divine Liturgy at the Holy Monastery of St Paisius in Arizona.
Bishop Irenei is visiting the monastery to discuss the development of monastic life in Western Europe. | Епископ Ириней посещает ...
The All-European Church Musician’s Conference Concludes at the London Cathedral with the Singing of the Hierarchical Vigil and Divine Liturgy.
The fourth conference brought together Church singers, choir conductors, Readers, and all those interested in the musical heritage of the ...
On the Sunday after Theophany, Bishop Irenei Makes an Archpastoral Visit to the Kazan Icon Parish in Cardiff, Wales.
Bishop Irenei offered his gratitude to the clergy of the parish, who piously present the fulness of Holy Orthodoxy to ...
On the Feast of Theophany, the Diocese’s Senior-most Cleric Receives a High Award from the Holy Synod.
Mitred Archpriest Pavel Tzvetkoff, was awarded the right to wear a second pectoral Cross. | Протоиерею Павлу Цветкову было присвоено ...
Matushka Emilia Poukh of the Luxembourg Parish Has Reposed in the Lord.
«Наша староста уходит, оставляя пример подвижничества, выдержанности и веры...» | «Notre Starosta s'en va, laissant un exemple d'ascèse, d'endurance et ...
Bishop Irenei Hosts a Christmas Charity Dinner in Monaco, in Celebration of the Century-long Relationship of the Church Abroad and the Serbian Orthodox Church.
Dedicated to the relationship between the Church Abroad and the Patriarchate of Serbia. | Посвящен отношениям между Зарубежной Церковью и ...
On Christmas Day, the First Divine Service Was Held in the Newly-Opened Parish of St Theodosy of the Caves in Lucerne, Switzerland.
The official opening of the newest parish of the Diocese took place on 25th December, 2022 / 7th January, 2023, ...
Nativity Epistle of Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe, 2022.
"A world which lies in increasing peril has an ever greater need for the hope it realises it cannot bestow ...
Nativity Epistle of Metropolitan Nicholas, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad, 2022.
"Spiritually gathering with all of you in the modest cave near Bethlehem, and kneeling down before the poor manger of ...
Newsletter of the Charitable Food Bank at the London Cathedral.
Information about the London Cathedral's extensive foodbank in support of parishioners, local people and refugees. | Информация о обширном продовольственном ...
Nativity Epistle of St John the Wonderworker to the Flock of European Diocese, 1956.
'What would happen if now the Son of God came to earth anew?' | «Что было бы, если бы ныне ...
New Icon of St John the Wonderworker Received by the Florence Parish.
On the feastday of Sts Spiridon and St Herman, a newly-commissioned icon of St John the Wonderworker was received by ...
The Diocese’s Winter Children’s Camp in Leysin is Underway.
The annual winter camp for Orthodox children is currently underway in the Swiss Alps. | Ежегодный зимний лагерь для православных ...
Bishop Irenei Celebrates the Sunday of the Forefathers and St Herman in Florence, and Ordains a New Deacon for the Menton Parish.
His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe headed the Divine Services at the Parish of the Nativity of ...
Christmas Preparations at the London Cathedral: In the Hands of Children.
Some 70 faithful gathered at the Cathedral in London in order to prepare the Cathedral and grounds... | Около 70 ...
'From this day, from this hour, from this minute, we shall strive above all else to love God and to do His Holy Will!' Sermon of Bishop Irenei for St Herman and the Sunday of the Forefathers.
On this Sunday the Forefathers, it perhaps feels startling to hear a Gospel reading that ends with Christ’s words: ‘I ...
Announcement: Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land with Bishop Irenei, August 2023 (register on-line now).
The next diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land will take place from 31st July to 12th August 2023. | Следующее ...
Geneva Cathedral Parishioners Collect 2,000 CHF to Aid in Winter Heating Costs for Svyatogorsk Lavra, Ukraine.
Thanks to generous donations, we raised 2,000 Swiss francs, which have been sent by bank transfer to the account of ...
The Charitable Food Bank of the London Cathedral Expands its Operations.
To date, in only its first three weeks of operation, the Food Bank has distributed more than 112 boxes of ...
VIDEOMONTAGE: The Feast of St Nicholas the Wonderworker in Basel, Switzerland.
The Altar Feast in the Parish of St Nicholas the Wonderworker, Basel. | Престольный праздник в приходе святителя Николая чудотворца ...
The Synodal order 'Of the Sign' Was Bestowed Upon Protodeacon Michel Vernaz during the Patronal Feast of the Vevey Parish.
The high honour was granted by the Holy Synod of Bishops in recognition of the 45th anniversary of Fr Michel’s ...
Bishop Irenei Celebrates the Divine Liturgy of the 27th Sunday After Pentecost in the Geneva Cathedral.
The Cathedral was overflowing with faithful who came to worship the Living God and receive the Mysteries of eternal life ...
Bishop Irenei Attends the December Meeting of the Holy Synod of Bishops and the Feastday Celebrations of the Kursk-root Icon in the Synodal Cathedral.
Following the Synod meeting, Bishop Irenei remained in New York for the feastday of the wonderworking Kursk-root icon of the ...
A Priest is Ordained for the New Parish of Christ the All-Merciful Saviour, St Leonards, England.
On the Feast of the Entry of the Mother of God into the Temple, Bishop Irenei ordained Deacon Alexander Groves ...
London Cathedral Begins Operation of a Charitable Food Bank.
The Cathedral Parish Council has begun operation of a local Food Bank, collecting non-perishable foods from parishioners, benefactors and charitable ...
A New Priest is Ordained for Mettingham, England, and High Church Awards Are Bestowed Upon Clerics of the London Cathedral.
On the Feastday of the Holy Apostle Phillip, several joyful events took place during the Divine Liturgy concelebrated in the ...
Resolution of the Pastoral Conference of Clergy of the Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe.
'We, the clergy and monastics of the Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe, lift up our thanks to God...' ...
The Diocesan Clergy Pastoral Conference Takes Place in London.
Сlergy from all across Europe gathered in England for the Diocesan Clergy Pastoral Conference in London. | Священнослужители со всей ...
Monte-Carlo Parish Holds Prayers on the National Day of Monaco.
The Diocese's Parish of St Elena in Monaco commemorated the National Day by celebrating a moleben for the wellbeing of ...
The Rite of Consecration of New Antiminsia Was Performed in the London Cathedral (with Photogallery).
Twenty new antiminsia were consecrated by Bishop Irenei of London for use in various parishes across the Diocese. | Двадцать ...
A Pre-Christmas Charity Fair Was Held in London.
A pre-Christmas fair was held at the London Cathedral after the Divine Liturgy on 13th November. | Предрождественская ярмарка прошла ...
Fourth Pan-European Orthodox Liturgical Music Conference To Take Place in London, 26-29 January 2023 (Register On-line Now!).
The Conference will feature lectures by renowned international specialists in the field of choral singing and church-musicianship, workshops and group ...
An Update on Diocesan Responses to the War in Ukraine.
The Diocese continues its extensive efforts to aid those suffering from the conflict. | Епархия предпринимает свои активные усилия по ...
Bishop Irenei Chairs the Parish Assembly of the Geneva Cathedral.
Bishop Irenei welcomed the members of the Cathedral community, and offered a brief summary of the previous year... | Eпископ ...
Faithful of the Bern Parish Make a Pilgrimage to Vevey and the Oldest Monastery in Switzerland.
Faithful and refugees make a pilgrimage to some of the holiest Orthodox shrines in Switzerland. | Верующие и беженцы совершают ...
The Parish Assembly of the Diocesan Cathedral Takes Place in London.
The meeting was chaired by the Diocesan Bishop and Rector of the London Cathedral, His Grace Bishop Irenei of London ...
‘Our Relationship is Unwavering, Familial, and Deeply Fraternal’: An Interview with Bishop Irenei is Published (text in English and Russian).
Bishop Irenei speaks of the recent Council of the Church Abroad, the election of the new First Hierarch, the relations ...
On the 18th Sunday After Pentecost, Bishop Irenei Visited Holy Trinity Parish in Bern, Switzerland.
His Grace Bishop Irenei made an Archpastoral visit to Holy Trinity Parish in Bern, the ‘federal city’ of the Swiss ...
Bishop Irenei Led the Celebrations of the Patronal Feast of the Pokrov Parish in Zurich, Switzerland.
Bishop Irenei visited the Zurich Parish for the Feast of Pokrov. | Владыка Ириней посетил Цюрихский приход на праздник Покрова ...
Pilgrims From the Geneva Cathedral Ascend the Peak of Mount Athos.
A group of pilgrims from the Geneva Cathedral have concluded a pilgrimage to the Holy Mountain. | Группа паломников из ...
Bishop Irenei Joins the Patriarch of Serbia in Paris and Participates in the Enthronement of the new Serbian Bishop for Western Europe, Bishop Justin (Jeremić).
A new Serbian bishop is enthroned, to serve in western Europe. | На престол возведен новый сербский епископ, который будет ...
The Rite of the Elevation of the Cross is Performed at the Altar Feast of the Geneva Cathedral.
At the conclusion of the Great Doxology of the Vigil, Bishop Irenei performed the Rite of the Elevation of the ...
'Vladyka Nicholas Loves God, Deeply': An Interview with Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe on the Election of the New First Hierarch of ROCOR.
Bishop Irenei speaks with OrthoChristian about the election of the new Metropolitan, and about his hopes and expectations for the ...
A New Reader is Tonsured for the London Cathedral.
A faithful parishioner of the Cathedral, Nikolai Kuprianov, was tonsured as Reader. | Был пострижен в чтецы верный прихожанин и ...
Epistle of the Council of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.
'We are of good cheer, because we are witnesses to the Lord’s great mercy unto His children and the continuity ...
Report and Photogallery: The Sacred Council of Bishops Concludes its Sessions.
The Ruling Bishop of our Diocese, Bishop Irenei, and his Vicar, Bishop Alexander, were in New York to take part ...
Letter from Bishop Irenei to the Clergy and Faithful of the Diocese, on the Election of the New First Hierarch of the Church Abroad.
"I call upon all the faithful children of our Diocese to give thanks to God for this joyful moment in ...
Liturgical Commemorations Upon the Election of the New First Hierarch of the Church Abroad.
His Grace Bishop Nicholas of Manhattan has been elected as primate, and elevated to the rank of Metropolitan of Eastern ...
Statement on the Death of Queen Elizabeth II and the Accession of King Charles III.
News of the death of Her Majesty The Queen is greeted by the faithful of the Orthodox Church Outside Russia ...
On the Feastday of St Irenei of Lyons, His Grace Bishop Irenei is Congratulated with his Namesday.
The namesday of the Ruling Hierarch was marked in London. | В Лондоне отметили именины Правящего Архиерея. | La fête ...
Liturgy and Reception Organised in Geneva for More Than 60 Ukrainian Refugees from the Nyon Refugee Centre, Switzerland.
Clergy and faithful in Geneva and rejoiced in the unity God provides in His Church, even in times of trial ...
Transfiguration Services Celebrated in St Alexander Nevsky Parish in Pau, France.
The small but historic Parish of St Alexander Nevsky in Pau, France, is undergoing a renewal of its liturgical and ...
A Local Diocesan Pilgrimage Takes Place in the North of England, Visiting a Host of Sites Connected with the Saints of the British Isles.
Over the past weekend a small pilgrimage was organised to some of the holy sites of north-east England. | Небольшая, ...
Youth Group from the Diocesan Cathedral in London Visits St Leonard's to Help in Construction of the New Church.
Over the weekend of August 14th, seven young people from the Cathedral Youth Group in London made a second visit ...
The Blessing of Honey Takes Place in the Diocesan Cathedral on the First Feast of the Saviour in August.
Honey was blessed in the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God and the Holy Royal Martyrs in ...
Metropolitan Mark and Bishop Irenei Celebrate the Feast of St Mary Magdalene in Gethsemane on the Mount of Olives, and Greet Patriarch Theophilus of Jerusalem.
The Gethsemane Liturgy is one of the focal points of the pilgrimage currently taking place with a large group of ...
Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe Concelebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Tomb of the Mother of God.
Pilgrims from the Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe, together with the Diocese of Germany, attended the Divine Liturgy ...
Valentina Vasilievna Turner-Udalcova, A Beloved Presence in the Orthodox Church in London, Has Reposed in the Lord.
'She embodied all that it is good about a true Christian who sought all her life to be of service ...
Diocesan Pilgrimage Underway in the Holy Land.
Some 50 pilgrims from the Church Abroad’s two dioceses in Europe have gathered in the Holy Land for two weeks ...
Countess Maria Nikolaevna Apraksina, Beloved Figure in the Life of the Church Abroad Over the Past Century, Reposes in the Lord in Brussels.
Maria Nikolaevna was born into the family of Nikolai Mikhailovich Kotlerevsky, who initiated the creation of the Memorial Church in ...
Bishop Irenei Celebrates the Divine Liturgy at the St Seraphim Summer Camp in England.
Bishop Irenei visited the Orthodox children's summer camp dedicated to St Seraphim of Sarov, near Gloucester in England ...
Pastoral Epistle of the European Bishops' Conference of the Church Abroad.
«Поэтому мы призываем всех вас, наша верная паства, прислушаться к наставлению святого апостола: Итак, отвергнем дела тьмы и облечемся в ...
The First Meeting of the European Bishops' Conference of the Church Abroad Takes Place in Munich.
The European Bishops' Conference of the ROCOR was established by a decision of the Holy Synod last year. | Европейское ...
PHOTOGALLERY: St Elisabeth the Grand-Duchess is Honoured in Wallasey, England.
A special spirit of joy marked out the weekend's Divine Services, felt especially deeply in the diverse community of believers ...
Clergy From the Cardiff Parish Serve the Divine Liturgy at the Urdd Gobaith Cymru Residential Centre in Wales, Which Houses over 200 Displaced Ukrainian Refugees.
On the feast of St Anthony, the founder of the Kiev Caves Monastery, the clergy of the Cardiff parish of ...
Bishop Irenei Greets Participants in the Summer Camp for Children of Ukrainian Refugees, by Video Link.
Bishop Irenei greeted the participants of the Orthodox summer camp for the children of Ukrainian refugees, organised by the Diocese ...
The Diocese's 'Saints of the British Isles' Project Reports on a Year of Activity, Including Hymnography for 95 Saints.
An update on the progress of the ongoing work to create a liturgical compendium of all saints of the British ...
On the Feast of the Holy Royal Martyrs, the Altar Feast of the Lower Altar is Celebrated at the Cathedral in London.
The second Altar Feast of the London Cathedral was celebrated with solemnity by the Diocesan Bishop. | Второй престольнй праздник ...
Special Orthodox Summer Camp for Ukrainian Refugee Children Begins in Switzerland.
A special Orthodox summer camp, organised by the Diocese for children of Ukrainian refugees in Switzerland, has begun today in ...
'The Greatest Example He Bestowed upon His People Was That of Accepting the Will of God': Sermon of Bishop Irenei on the Feast of the Royal Martyrs (2022).
«Давайте, в честь святых и славных Царственных Мучеников, которых мы сегодня почитаем, решим вновь посвятить нашу жизнь той святости, которую ...
PHOTOGALLERY: The First Session of the Diocese's Children's Summer Camp in Switzerland Concludes.
The first session of the Diocese's summer camp in Switzerland has concluded today, after nearly two weeks spent in the ...
The Feast of the Holy Apostles Was Celebrated in Périgny, near Vichy, in France.
Once again this year, the Lyon Parish celebrated the feast of the Apostles in the small church dedicated to them ...
On the Feast of the Holy Apostles, Bishop Irenei Led Divine Services at the Church of St Peter and Paul in Luxembourg.
An episcopal visit marks the Great Feast, with a procession, in Luxembourg. | Архиерейский визит знаменует Великий праздник с процессией, ...
Bishop Irenei Leads a Liturgical Workshop for Altar Servers at the Diocesan Cathedral in London.
A workshop was held in London on spiritual and practical instruction for all those who serve in the Altar. | ...
Bishop Irenei Visits Parishes in Brussels, Belgium on the Weekend of the Feast of St John the Wonderworker and All Local Saints.
The Bishop visited both parishes in Brussels and bestowed clerical awards. | Епископ посетил оба прихода в Брюсселе и вручил ...
The Basel Parish is Organising a Pilgrimage to the Relics of St Nicholas in Bari, 2-7 August 2022.
The Parish of St Nicholas in Basel, Switzerland, is organising a pilgrimage to Bari, Italy, from 2-7 August. | Приход ...
Children's Orthodox Summer Camp Dedicated to St John the Wonderworker Underway in the Swiss Alps.
The Diocese's annual summer camp for children, dedicated to St John the Wonderworker, has begun in Leysin in the Alps ...
Bern Parishioners Make a Local Pilgrimage to Honour Swiss Saints on the Sunday of All Local Saints.
Faithful honoured the memory of St Verena amongst the host of local saints. | Верующие почтили память святой Верены среди ...
On the Sunday of All Saints of Russia, His Grace Bishop Alexander of Vevey Headed the Divine Liturgy in the Pokrov Parish in Zurich, Switzerland.
Faithful rejoice at an episcopal visit on the Sunday of the Church's great saints, and the start of summer. | ...
Bishop Irenei Leads a Pilgrimage to Venerate the Relics of St Lazarus ‘Of the Four Days’ in France.
Faithful venerated the precious relics of the friend of Christ. | Верующие приложились к драгоценным мощам друга Христова ...
On the 40th Day of the Repose of Metropolitan Hilarion, Panikhidas Were Served Across the Diocese.
Panikhidas were served in parishes throughout the Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe. | В приходах епархии были отслужены ...
An Update on Diocesan Responses to the War in Ukraine.
Information on the Diocese's ongoing efforts to provide relief and aid to those suffering from the war in Ukraine. | ...
The Sunday of All Saints is Celebrated in the Geneva Cathedral by the Diocesan Bishop.
Bishop Irenei celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Cross. | Епископ Ириней совершил Божественную ...
Congratulations to all Orthodox Christians with the Feast of All Saints.
Heartfelt congratulations to all Christians on the Sunday of All Saints. | Cердечно поздравляем всех христиан с Неделей Всех Святых& ...
Photogallery: A Few Images of Holy Pentecost Around the Diocese.
Selected photographs of the celebrations of the Great Feast. | Избранные фотографии празднования Великого праздника. | Photographies choisies des célébrations ...
Bishop Irenei Celebrates Trinity Sunday, Holy Pentecost, at the Parish of St Alexander Nevsky in Pau, France.
The occasion marked the first Archpastoral Visit of the diocesan Bishop to the Pau community. |Первый архипастырский визит правящего архиерея ...
Bishop Alexander of Vevey and Bishop Job of Stuttgart Participate in a Meeting of the Church Music Committee for Europe.
A meeting of the Synodal Church Music Committee for Europe took place on Thursday. | В четверг состоялось заседание европейского ...
Liturgical Workshop for Altar Servers to be Held in the London Cathedral, Sunday 10th July., Liturgical Workshop for Altar Servers to be Held in the London Cathedral, Sunday 10th July.
A liturgical workshop for Altar servers and clergy will be held at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother ...
'He Who Carries Hell Within Himself Will End Up in Hell, But He Who Bears Heaven Within His Soul Will Ascend to Heaven': Sermon by St Nikolai (Velimirovich) for the Ascension of Christ.
'No one can ascend to heaven other than those who have heaven within...' | «Никто не сможет вознестись на небеса, ...
'There Was a Man Who Could Not See, And Then...': Homily by Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe on the Sunday of the Blind Man.
'The hope of the Christian is to obtain sight, where there is blindness. To obtain speech, where there is dumbness ...
Diocesan Summer Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Concludes.
A Diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land took place from 17th - 24th May, 2022. | Епархиальное паломничество в Святую ...
'We Do Not Sorrow Like Those Who Have No Hope': A Word from Bishop Irenei on the Repose of Metropolitan Hilarion.
'When you have become God's in the measure He desires, then He will bestow you upon others: unless, to your ...
Diocesan Pilgrimage to the Holy Land Prays for the Repose of Metropolitan Hilarion at the Holy Sites.
The pilgrimage continues through the coming weekend. | Паломничество продолжится в предстоящие выходные ...
Diocesan Decree Concerning Liturgical Commemorations Following the Repose of the First Hierarch.
Details and instructions on liturgical commemorations and memorial services. | Подробности и указания о литургических поминовениях и панихидах. | Détails ...
Bishop Irenei Travels to the USA for the Funeral of the Newly-Reposed First Hierarch of the Church Abroad, to Take Place This Weekend.
The funeral and burial of Metropolitan Hilarion will take place in New York over the coming weekend (21st-22nd May 2022) ...
'The Angel of the Holy Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia': Ukrainian Hierarchs on the Repose of Metropolitan Hilarion.
'I sincerely offer my condolences to You and Your flock, in connection with the repose of the Angel of the ...
Metropolitan Hilarion (+16 May 2022): 'We Rejoiced that We Had Attained Unity'.
Recollections by the newly-reposed First Hierarch, from the final interview before his departure to the Lord. | Воспоминания новопреставленного Первоиерарха ...
The First Hierarch of the Church Abroad, Metropolitan Hilarion, Has Departed to the Lord.
The beloved Archpastor and Primate of the Church Abroad peacefully fell asleep in the Lord after a long illness. | ...
The Kursk-root Icon Concludes its Visit to the Diocese at the Parish of St Nicholas, Basel, Switzerland.
The Kursk-root icon has successfully concluded its visit to the Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe. | Курская-коренная икона ...
Bishop Irenei Participates in a Regular Session of the Holy Synod of Bishops.
A regular virtual session of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia was held. | ...
The Miraculous Kursk-root Icon 'of the Sign' Visits the Geneva Cathedral.
После длительных ожиданий, наконец, наступили долгожданные дни для православных верующих Женевы. | Après beaucoup d'anticipation, les jours tant attendus sont ...
'Every Man Has Received the Key to Paradise': Paschal Epistle of Metropolitan Onuphry of Kiev and All Ukraine.
Complete text in English, Russian and French. | Полный текст на английском, русском и французском языках. | Texte complet en ...
The Wonderworking Kursk-root Icon Visits Vevey, Switzerland.
A particularly auspicious day for the historic Parish of Saint Barbara in Vevey. | Le vendredi 6 mai 2022 fut ...
The Wonderworking Kursk-root icon is Venerated by the Faithful of the Capital of the Swiss Confederation.
The wonderworking Kursk-root icon of the Mother of God was brought to the Parish of the Holy Trinity in Bern ...
The Wonderworking Kursk-root Icon of the Mother of God Visits the Holy Intercession Parish in Zurich.
The miraculous Kursk-root icon of the Mother of God has resumed its procession through the parishes of Diocese of Great ...
Gleanings from the Holy Fathers on Pascha.
Selected sayings from the Holy Fathers on the spiritual meaning of Holy Pascha. | Избранные изречения святых отцов о духовном ...
Photographs of Holy Week and Pascha in Parishes Across the Diocese.
Holy Week and Pascha as celebrated in parishes, large and small, across our Diocese, in 2022. | Страстная неделя и ...
An Account of Holy Week and Pascha in London.
The Bright Resurrection of the Lord was greeted at the Diocesan Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God ...
How to Change the World for the Better: Paschal Counsel from Metropolitan Onuphry of Kyiv and All-Ukraine.
'Each person needs to worry first of all about his own improvement, then there will be less evil in the ...
Paschal Epistle of Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe, 2022.
'God Who is merciful and kind has bestowed upon us anew, in these heavy days, that sacred mystery of which ...
Paschal Epistle of the First Hierarch of the Church Abroad, Metropolitan Hilarion of Eastern America and New York, 2022.
«С чувством ликующей радости о Господе, Победителе зла, ада и смерти, приветствую всех вас с этой светозарной ночью...» | 'With ...
In the Geneva Cathedral, Bishop Irenei Concludes Great Lent with the Rite of General Unction and the Services of Palm Sunday.
Bishop Irenei led the faithful in Services marking the transition from Lent into Holy Week. | Епископ Ириней возглавил верующих ...
The Lenten Visit of the Kursk-root Icon to the Diocese Concludes with Services in Amsterdam, Arnhem, Rotterdam and Brussels.
During the final days of Great Lent, the icon was taken to multiple parishes in Benelux. | В последние дни ...
The Parish of the Resurrection in Brussels Welcomes the Wonderworking Kursk-root Icon.
The holy icon was brought to the Belgian capital and venerated by the faithful of the Parish of the Resurrection ...
PHOTOGALLERY: The Kursk-root icon visits the Luxembourg parish.
In the final week of Great Lent, the Kursk-root icon has been brought to the Parish of the Holy Apostles ...
During the Week of the Akathist Hymn, the Faithful in the French Cities of Lyon, Meudon and Paris Find Consolation Before the Kursk-root Icon of the Theotokos.
The wonderworking Kursk-root icon travelled back into France to visit several more parishes. | Чудотворная Курская-Коренная икона Божией Матери отправилась ...
A Pilgrimage to the Holy Land is Organised by the Geneva Cathedral for 17-24 May 2022.
A pilgrimage to the Holy Land is being organised by the Geneva Cathedral. | Женевским кафедральным собором организуется паломничество в ...
'A Faithful Friend is Beyond Price': The Head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Metropolitan Onuphry of Kyiv and All Ukraine, Thanks the Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe for its Assistance.
A letter of thanks from the Head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. | Благодарственное письмо от Главы Украинской Православной Церкви ...
For the First Time in its History, the Kursk-root Icon Visits the Florence Parish in Italy, as Services of Healing and Intercessions for Peace in Ukraine are Celebrated in its Presence.
The wonderworking Kursk-root icon arrived for its historic first visit to the Florence Parish. | Чудотворная Курско-Коренная икона прибыла для ...
The Sacrament of Holy Unction is Celebrated in Zurich and Basel, Switzerland, by Bishop Alexander.
Bishop Alexander of Vevey led the Sacrament of Unction in two parishes in the German-speaking region of the Swiss Confederation: ...
Metropolitan Onuphry, Standing With His Suffering Flock as 'Good Shepherd' of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Delivers a Sermon on the Place of Divine Love in Healing the World.
A moving homily delivered in the midst of his suffering flock, on the place of divine love in overcoming sorrow ...
Bishop Irenei Celebrates the Service of General Unction in the Menton Parish of the Mother of God, ‘Joy of All Who Sorrow’, in the Presence of the Kursk-root Icon.
Especially poignant at this year’s celebration of the rite was the presence in the temple of the wonderworking Kursk-root icon ...
The Wonderworking Kursk-root Icon is Venerated by the Faithful of Monaco in the Parish of St Elena.
The Kursk-root icon visited the Parish of St Elena in Monaco, where it was venerated by an enormous gathering of ...
The Head of the Diocese of Tulchin in Ukraine thanks the Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe for its Labours to Aid Those Suffering in Ukraine.
The Head of the Tulchin Diocese of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church has written an open letter to Bishop Irenei of ...
The Kursk-root Icon is Venerated in St Leonard’s and Oxford, England.
On the final day of its visit to the British Isles, the Kursk-root icon visited St Leonard’s on Sea and ...
On the Sunday of the Cross, a pan-Orthodox Pilgrimage from Zurich to the Einsiedeln Monastery and a Prayer Service for Peace in Ukraine Took Place.
On the third Sunday of Great Lent a pilgrimage and prayer service for peace in Ukraine took place in the ...
The Wonderworking Kursk-root Icon of the Mother of God is Venerated at the Diocesan Cathedral in London, and in Parishes Across England and Wales.
The wonderworking Kursk-root icon concluded its visit to London at the Divine Liturgy of the third Sunday of Great Lent: ...
A Lenten Address from Bishop Irenei on the Diocese's Response to the Situation in Ukraine.
An update from the Diocesan Bishop on the war in Ukraine, and the response of the Diocese to those suffering ...
The Wonderworking Kursk-root Icon is Venerated in Norwich, England.
On the Friday of the third week of Great Lent, the wonderworking Kursk-root Icon of the Mother of God 'of ...
Bishop Irenei Serves the Rite of General Unction in the Holy Trinity Parish in Bern, Switzerland, Having Awarded the Kamilavka to its Rector.
In the third week of the Great Fast, Bishop Irenei awarded the kamilavka to Priest Ioan Ciurin and served the ...
At the Divine Liturgy in St Elisabeth Parish, Wallasey, a New Deacon was Ordained in the Presence of the Kursk-root Icon, and General Unction Served.
The Divine Liturgy was served in the presence of the wonderworking Kursk-root icon of the Mother of God, at which ...
The Wonderworking Kursk-root Icon Visited the Parish of St Chad in Telford, England.
On the eve of the second Sunday of Great Lent, the wonderworking Kursk-root icon of the Mother of God was ...
Bishop Alexander Celebrates the Rite of General Unction in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
The Vicar of the Diocese, His Grace Bishop Alexander of Vevey, visited the parishes of Benelux to celebrate there the ...
'The Pastoral Nature of a Canonical Life': Bishop Irenei Delivers a Talk to the Lenten Clergy Meeting of the Australia-New Zealand Diocese.
At the invitation of His Grace Bishop George of Canberra, His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe addressed ...
Sermon of Metropolitan Mark of Berlin and Germany on the Need to Preserve Church Unity During Times of War.
Metropolitan Mark of Berlin and Germany has published a sermon on the need to preserve unity in Church life in ...
VIDEO: Lenten Message from Bishop Irenei, with an Update on Diocesan Efforts to Aid Refugees and Those Suffering in Ukraine.
A Lenten message from the Diocesan Bishop, on the spiritual and practical labours of the faithful during this lenten period, ...
Bishop Irenei Celebrates the Divine Liturgy of the Triumph of Orthodoxy, with the Rite of Orthodoxy, in the Synodal Cathedral in New York.
His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe visited the Synodal headquarters of the Church Abroad in Manhattan, New ...
The Diocese's Holy Protection Parish in Zurich Establishes Active Works to Aid Refugees and Suffering People in Ukraine.
The most active project organised by parishioners in Zurich was the legally-integrated online platform 'SEEP', which provides services relating to ...
Bishop Irenei Expresses Thanks for Funds Raised to Support Refugees and Those Suffering in Ukraine, as First Funds are Transferred.
Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe has expressed his deep gratitude to the many, many people who have responded ...
'Switzerland Prays for Peace': A Swiss Magazine Features the Prayers and Efforts for Peace in Ukraine at the Diocese's Cathedral in Geneva.
A Swiss magazine, 'Écho', features as its cover story in its present issue an article about the prayers for peace ...
VIDEO: Rector of the Bern Parish on the Efforts of the Diocese and Parish to Aid Refugees from Ukraine.
Priest Ioan Ciurin spoke with members of the Bern community about the efforts of the Church and Diocese in this ...
Geneva Cathedral Collects Medicines and Supplies for Refugees Arriving from Ukraine.
Faithful in the Geneva Cathedral organise a collection of medicines and supplies for refugees arriving from the warfare in Ukraine ...
'The Only Way That Leads Out of Hatred': Sermon of Bishop Irenei for the Sunday of Adam and Eve, the Sunday of Forgiveness.
'My brothers and sisters, I wish to say a brief word to you about evil, and the devil, and rejection, ...
A Diocesan Clergy Convocation is Held On-line, Addressing the Church's Efforts for Peace in Ukraine.
An on-line convocation of the clergy of the Diocese was held via videoconference, headed by the Ruling Bishop of the ...
General Unction Schedule for Great Lent 2022.
Schedule of General Unction services to be served throughout the Diocese during Great Lent 2022. | Распоряжение о таинстве Соборования ...
The Diocese is Appealing for Donations to Support Refugees and the Suffering in Ukraine.
The Diocese is organising collections to benefit the refugees and the other innocents suffering from the present military conflict in ...
Students and Faculty at the St Nicholas Chaplaincy of the University of Fribourg Offer Prayers for Peace in Ukraine.
The St Nicholas Orthodox Student Chaplaincy in Fribourg, Switzerland, began the new semester with the Divine Liturgy and prayers for ...
Statement of the European Bishops of the Russian Church Abroad On the Situation in Eastern Ukraine.
An appeal for prayers for peace from the Bishops of the Church Abroad in Europe. | Призыв к молитвам о ...
Men's Choral Ensemble of the London Cathedral Holds a Concert.
The men's chorale ensemble held a concert at a public venue in central London, sponsored by the Kensington and Chelsea ...
Prayers for the Reconciliation of Those in Conflict.
Prayers to Christ and to the Mother of God, for peace in times of conflict. | Молитвы Христу и Божией ...
'And At Last He Came to Himself': Sermon of Bishop Irenei on the Sunday of the Prodigal Son.
'Today, the Holy Church has provided us with the whole of the Gospel, condensed to a single story. The Lord’s ...
On the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, the Parish of St Mary of Egypt in Amsterdam Celebrated the Liturgy with the Romanian Parish of St John Chrysostom.
On the Sunday of the Prodigal Son, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the parish of St Mary of Egypt, ...
A Moment in the Life of the Parish in Annecy, France.
Priest Aviv Saliou-Diallo served the Divine Liturgy in the parish in Annecy, France, and offers this small report for the ...
Join the Diocese's Telegram Channel for Photos, News, Prayers and Updates.
Join the Diocese's official Telegram channel and receive photos, news, prayers and updates direct to your device. | Приглашаем всех ...
'Our Spirit Will Taste the Blessedness of Righteous Simeon': Homily on the Feast of the Meeting of the Lord by St Theophan the Recluse.
In honour of the present Feast of the Meeting of the Lord, we present here a translation by Bishop Irenei ...
St Petersburg Men's Ensemble To Sing During the Feast of the Meeting of the Lord in Geneva.
Крестовоздвиженский собор в Женеве примет Мужской хоральный ансамбль из Санкт-Петербурга в праздник Сретения Господня. | La cathédrale de l'exaltation de ...
New On-line Materials and Services to the Kursk-root Icon are Published by the Diocese, in Advance of the Icon’s Visit.
Documents about the Kursk icon, and the texts of services to the icon, are now available on-line. | Документы о ...
Communication Regarding Colchester Clergy and the Paris Archdiocese.
News of the annulation of the false claims of reception of ROCOR clergymen by the Paris Archdiocese, 11 February 2022 ...
Sisterhood of the Diocesan Cathedral in London Holds its Annual Meeting on the Feastday of its Heavenly Patroness.
On the feastday of St Xenia of Rome, the Sisterhood of the London Cathedral held a moleben and meeting. | ...
Sermon by Archbishop Alypy (Gamanovich) on the Feast of the Holy New Martyrs and Confessors of Russia.
"We heard today’s Gospel reading on the persecution of the Church of Christ and the faithful..." | «Мы слышали сегодняшнее ...
The 3rd All-European Liturgical Music Conference is held.
The 3rd pan-European Church Music Conference was devoted to the splendour of the Divine Services, subtitled The Culture of Divine ...
Schedule of Visitation of the Miraculous Kursk-Root Icon of the Theotokos Announced.
Schedule of the visitation of the wonderworking Kursk-root icon to the Diocese in March-May 2022 ...
, Greetings with the New Year.
Greetings from the Diocesan Chancellery for the New Year. | Поздравление епархиальной канцелярии с новым годом ...
Bishop Irenei Celebrates the Nativity Services in the Diocesan Cathedral, London.
The Divine Services of the Nativity of Christ were celebrated at the Diocesan Cathedral in London by His Grace Bishop ...
PHOTOGALLERY: Children's Nativity Concerts Around the Diocese.
In keeping with a fond tradition of the Church Abroad, various parishes of the Diocese organise children's musical concerts and ...
Akathist to the Nativity of Christ.
"O Jesus, Son of God, Who becamest incarnate for our sake, glory be to Thee!" Full text in English and ...
Nativity Epistle of Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe.
"Rejoice, for Christ’s love for us is stronger than the power of sin. Rejoice, for the noisome warfare of this ...
Nativity Epistle of Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad.
"Both the struggle of our faith, and its fruits in our days, must be grounded in this joy: the joy ...
Registration Now Open for the 3rd Annual European Church Musicians Conference, "Liturgical Culture and Church Style," To Be Held On-line 27-29 January 2022.
We invite you to take part in the second Pan-European Orthodox Liturgical Music Conference, which will be held from 27 ...
Photogallery: Preparations for the Nativity in London, with a Children's Workshop.
A small gallery of photographs of preparations for the Nativity of Christ, from the Diocesan Cathedral in London — including ...
Year-end Appeal for the Seminary of the ROCOR in Jordanville.
The Seminary of the ROCOR is located in Jordanville, NY, and is the centre of clergy preparation for our Church ...
The Altar Feast of the Vevey Parish.
Solemn services took place on the occasion of the feastday of the holy Great-Martyr Barbara, patroness of the church of ...
On the Altar Feast of the St Nicholas Parish in Basel, Switzerland, a Reader is Tonsured.
On the feast of St Nicholas, festive celebrations were held in Basel, Switzerland, at the parish dedicated to the saint ...
Bishop Irenei Expresses His Condolences to Patriarch Profirij and the Faithful of the Serbian Orthodox Diocese of Western Europe, on the Repose of Bishop Luke.
His Grace Bishop Irenei has written to His Holiness Porfirij, Patriarch of Serbia, as well as to the clergy and ...
The Regular Session of the Holy Synod Bishops is Held in New York.
A report on the recent meetings of the Holy Synod of Bishops ...
Episcopal consecration of Archimandrite Job as Bishop of Stuttgart in the Synodal Cathedral in New York.
The festal Liturgy was held under the aegis of two sacred icons: the Kursk Root Icon of the Mother of ...
Kursk-root Icon Visitation to the Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe Announced.
The Kursk-root icon will visit the Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe during the forthcoming Great Lent of 2022, ...
Speech by Archimandrite Job Upon His Nomination as Bishop of Stuttgart, Vicar of the German Diocese.
On December 9, 2021, the rite of nomination of Archimandrite Job (Bandmann) as Bishop of Stuttgart, Vicar of the German ...
Vestments of St John the Wonderworker Will Be Newly Presented for Veneration in Vevey, Switzerland.
The Church in Vevey preserves for veneration a set of vestments belonging to the Holy Hierarch St John. | Notre ...
Bishop Irenei Travels to New York for the Regular Session of the Holy Synod of Bishops.
His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe today departs for New York, where over the coming days the ...
Bishop Irenei Celebrates the Patronal Feast of the St Alexander Nevsky Parish in Norwich, England.
The feastday of St Alexander Nevsky is celebrated in Norwich with a Hierarchical Liturgy and festal parish programme ...
The Newly-Restored Iconostasis is Re-Installed in the Historic Church of St Barbara in Vevey, Switzerland., The Newly-Restored Iconostasis is Re-Installed in the Historic Church of St Barbara in Vevey, Switzerland.
Après plus de 140 ans de service, l’iconostase de l'église à Vevey avait besoin d’une importante restauration. | After more ...
The Feast of the Entry of the Theotokos into the Temple is Celebrated in the Diocesan Cathedral in London.
SATURDAY 21 NOVEMBER / 4 DECEMBER 2021: The Feast of the Entry of the Mother of God into the Temple ...
Bishop Irenei Makes an Archpastoral Visit to Monaco.
His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe visited the Parish community of St Elena in Montecarlo, Monaco. | ...
Bishop Irenei Visits the Parish of St Michael the Archangel in Cannes, France.
On the feastday of St Michael the Archangel, His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe celebrated the Divine ...
Greetings from Metropolitan Onouphry of Kiev and All Ukraine to the conference on the 100th anniversary of the Russian Church Abroad.
The head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church greets participants in a conference dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the ROCOR ...
A Monument to St Barbara is Blessed in Vevey.
In Vevey, a small monument passed down from the Second World War is blessed in the Parish Garden ...
London Cathedral Makes Preparations for Annual Christmas Fair on 21 November 2021.
This year, our Christmas Charity Fair will be held on the 21st of November, after the Divine Liturgy, until 4:30 ...
Demetrius Saturday of Souls Celebrated in Geneva Cathedral.
St Demetrius Saturday was celebrated in Geneva with a special memorial for reposed ancestors and friends of the parishioners. | ...
Greetings from Metropolitan Onouphry on the 50th Anniversary of the Repose of Fr Seraphim Slobodskoy.
On 6 November 6 2021, Holy Virgin Protection Church in Nyack, NY, held celebrations of the 50th anniversary of the ...
‘The Gospel We Preach Comes Not From Man’: Sermon by Bishop Irenei On His Visit to Monaco.
“That which we pass on to you, and to the whole world, is the same Gospel we have preached for ...
The Altar Feast of the Mother of God 'Joy of All Who Sorrow' is Celebrated in Menton, France and Mettingham, England.
On the feastday of the 'Joy of All Who Sorrow', Bishop Irenei visited the parish of the same dedication in ...
‘None Has Known Grief or Joy in the Same Way as the Mother of God’: Sermon for the Feast of the ‘Joy of All Who Sorrow’ by Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe.
“None could know grief in the same manner as this Mother … and yet, none has known joy in precisely ...
Congratulations to Metropolitan Hilarion with His Namesday.
The clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe warmly congratulate the First Hierarch of the ...
'Rejoice That Your Names are Written in Heaven!' Sermon of Bishop Irenei on the Feastday of the Evangelist Luke.
Sermon on the charge of Christ: 'Rejoice not that you have power over the spirits, but rather rejoice that your ...
‘Finding Faith’: Short Film by Cardiff Parishioner About the Journey of Three Diocesan Clerics into the Faith, Nominated for Byzanfest 2021.
The film explores the filmmaker's discovery of a deeper interior Orthodox life through the example of three clerics of our ...
Bishop Irenei Blesses the Foundation Stone of a New Chapel in St Leonards-on-Sea, England.
His Grace Bishop Irenei made a visit to St Leonards-on-Sea on the southern coast of England, near Hastings, to bless ...
Interview with Priest George Mashtalère: 'We Christians Must Make the World a Better Place.'
An interview with Priest George Machtalère of the Luxembourg Parish, on the history of the parish, life in the Diaspora, ...
St Nicholas University Chaplaincy in Fribourg Celebrated the First Liturgy of the Autumn Semester.
The first Divine Liturgy of the Autumn semester was celebrated in the Diocese's St Nicholas Chaplaincy at the University of ...
The First Liturgy of a New Mission Parish in Swansea, Wales is Celebrated.
The first Divine Liturgy of the Diocese's new mission parish of St David and St Nicholas in Swansea, Wales, was ...
High Clerical Awards are Bestowed on the Archpastoral Visit of Bishop Irenei to the Meudon Parish, France.
Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe visited the Resurrection Parish in Meudon, France, and bestowed the mitra upon the ...
'Confessor of the Russian Diaspora': The Legacy of St Jonah of Hankou in Manchuria.
The memory of St Jonah of Hankou in Manchuria, one of the great lights of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad ...
45th Anniversary of the Repose of Archbishop Nikodim of Richmond and Great Britain.
On 4th / 17th October, the 45th anniversary of the repose of Archbishop Nikodim of Richmond and Great Britain was ...
Annual Parish Assembly Takes Place at the Diocesan Cathedral, London.
Following the Divine Liturgy on the 17th Sunday after Pentecost, the annual Parish Assembly of the Diocesan Cathedral of the ...
Conference on ROCOR History to Take Place in Belgrade, Serbia, 22–25 November, 2021.
A conference will take place in Serbia in November, entitled "Links between Times: Conclusions and Perspectives - On the Centennial ...
On the Feast of Pokrov, Bishop Irenei Makes First Archpastoral Visit to the Newly-Restored Pokrov Parish in Arnhem, Netherlands.
On the Feast of Pokrov, Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe made his first archpastoral visit to the Pokrov ...
A Recollection of the Uncovering of the Incorrupt Relics of St John the Wonderworker.
In honour of the 'Autumn Feast' of St John the Wonderworker of Shanghai and San Francisco — for many years ...
Bishop Irenei Makes an Archpastoral Visit to the Sanremo Parish, Italy, on the Feastday of Hieromartyr Peter of Krutitsa.
On the 16th Sunday of Pentecost, His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe made an archpastoral visit to ...
'The Rhetoric of Resurrection: Death, Grief and Doctrinal Vision in St Ambrose': A Study by Bishop Irenei
Bishop Irenei's present paper addresses the unique manner in which St Ambrose assesses emotions positively, not only as a way ...
Bishop Irenei Participates in Moscow Patristics Conference on the Legacy of St Ambrose of Milan.
His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe today took part in the seventh annual Patristics Conference organised by ...
The Altar Feast of the Exaltation of the Cross is Celebrated in Geneva.
The Altar Feast is marked out by the special Rite of the Elevation of the Cross, performed by the two ...
The Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Cross in Geneva, Switzerland, Holds its Annual Parish Meeting.
The Cathedral of the Exaltation of the Cross in Geneva, Switzerland, held its Annual Parish Meeting, chaired by His Grace ...
A Preparatory Course for a Liturgical Music School in Europe Takes Place.
From 9-13 August, 2021, the All-European Church Music Committee of the ROCOR conducted a 'Preparatory Course' as part of the ...
The Altar Feast of the Diocesan Cathedral in London is Concelebrated by Bishops Irenei and Alexander.
On the Great Feast of the Nativity of the Mother of God, the Altar Feast of the Diocesan Cathedral in ...
Bishop Irenei Participates in Moscow Conference on Primacy and Conciliarity Light of Orthodox Teaching.
With the blessing of His Holiness Kyrill, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and ...
Impressions from Florence: Reflections from the Parish on the Recent Archpastoral Visit.
Reflections from the Florence Parish on the visit of Bishop Irenei and the ordination of a new Deacon. | Размышления ...
A New Deacon is Ordained in the Parish of the Nativity of Christ in Florence, Italy.
On the feastday of the translation of the relics of St Alexander Nevsky, His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and ...
The Diocesan Chancellor Celebrates the Feastday of St Alexander Nevsky in the St Alexander Parish, Norwich, England.
On the feastday of the translation of the relics of St Alexander Nevsky, the Very Reverend Archpriest Paul Elliott, Chancellor ...
Outdoor Baptisms Performed in Northern Ireland.
The evening Divine Services were well attended, with the faithful delirious to make their confessions and prepare for the reception ...
Diocesan Participation in the 'March for Life' in London, 2021.
Parishioners from the Diocese’s parishes in Mettingham and London joined with clergy and laity from other Orthodox jurisdictions to participate ...
Namesday Congratulations to Bishop Alexander of Vevey on the Feastday of St Alexander of Bergamo.
The clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe warmly congratulate His Grace Bishop Alexander of ...
Sermon of Bishop Irenei for the Feastday of St Irenei of Lyon, Offered at the Tomb of the Saint.
"The Bishop of Lyon was not content to stand idly by, letting the tendencies of the world dictate truth or ...
On the Feastday of St Irenei of Lyon, Bishop Irenei Makes an Archpastoral Visit to the Lyon Parish and Serves at the Tomb of the Saint.
On his namesday, Bishop Irenei serves the Liturgy at St Irenei's tomb in Lyon, and awards the Jewelled Cross to ...
Новое оповещение Великобританской и Западно-Европейской епархии, 2 сентября 2021 г.
Новое коммюнике Епархиальной канцелярии в отношении недавних неканонических действий запрещенного протоиерея Андрея Филлипса и представителя Парижской Архиепископии в Великобритании ...
An Update from the Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe, 2 September 2021.
An update from the Diocesan Chancellery regarding recent uncanonical actions by the suspended Archpriest Andrew Phillips and the Paris Archdiocese's ...
Jubilee Epistle of His Eminence Metropolitan Hilarion, First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia.
On the Occasion of the 800th Anniversary of the Birth of the Holy Right-Believing Great Prince Alexander Nevsky and the ...
Communication of the Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe
A communication from the Diocesan Chancellery regarding recent statements by the suspended Archpriest Andrew Phillips ...
On the day of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Geneva, Switzerland, a Priest and Reader were ordained.
At the festal Liturgy in Geneva, the pious layman of the Cathedral, Konstantin Pochinok, was tonsured a Reader and Deacon ...
'An Extraordinary Experience of Holiness': Pilgrimage Through Orthodox Ireland Successfully Concludes (with photogallery).
The first pilgrimage through Ireland organised within our Diocese concluded successfully on Sunday, bringing to a close a full week ...
The Feastday of St Seraphim of Sarov is Celebrated in Stradbally, Ireland, with an Archpastoral Visit.
Bishop Irenei awarded Priest Sergei with the right to wear the purple skufia, in honour of his faithful service to ...
Sermon for the Feastday of St Seraphim of Sarov, by Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe.
"St Seraphim was radiant with the glory of the Holy Spirit because he was a crucified man: not crucified on ...
Final Preparations Underway for Pilgrimage to Ireland.
Final preparations are currently being made for the Diocese's first Pilgrimage to Ireland, to take place from 1st - 8th ...
'The taunts of an atheistic worldview are never able to dislodge faith from the hearts of those who know the truth': Sermon for the Feastday of the Holy Royal Martyrs by Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe.
Sermon for the feast of the Holy Royal Martyrs, preached in London on the occasion of the Altar Feast and ...
Bishop Irenei Celebrates the Altar Feast of the St Elisabeth Parish in Wallasey, England.
The feast day of St Elisabeth the grand-Duchess was celebrated in Wallasey, England, with an archpastoral visitation and the first ...
A New Deacon is Ordained at the Altar Feast of the Holy Royal Martyrs in London.
During the Divine Services of the Altar Feast of the Cathedral's lower church, Valery Beroskin was tonsured a Reader and ...
The Diocese's Annual Children's Summer Camp in Switzerland, Dedicated to St John the Wonderworker, Successfully Concludes.
With the blessing of His Grace Bishop Irenei, every year the Diocesan communities and parishes in Switzerland open the doors ...
The 40th Anniversary of the Canonisation of the Tsar Martyr Nicholas, the Imperial Family and the Holy New Martyr Grand Duchess Elisabeth is kept at their memorial on the Isle of Wight.
The Grand Duchess Elizabeth Romanova Society marked the Fortieth Anniversary of the glorification of the Holy Royal Martyrs and Grand ...
An update from the Saints of the British Isles Liturgical Project.
We are pleased to be able to present a ‘first fruit’ of this project: a table which lists all the ...
A report on progress made over the last year including a table of services that are are currently available ...
‘Unfurl the sails, and let God steer us where He will!’ : Homily for the Sunday of All Saints of the British Isles by Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe.
On this day we keep the memory of the saints that have shone forth in these British Isles: islands which ...
A Hierarchical Liturgy is Served in Zurich on the Sunday of All Saints.
On the Sunday of All Saints, a Hierarchical Divine Liturgy was served in the Holy Protection Parish of Zurich in ...
The Altar Feast of the Lyon Parish, France, is Celebrated at the Parish's Outdoor Chapel.
The Feastday of St John the Russian is celebrated in the open air as restrictions begin to be eased in ...
Bishop Irenei Addresses a Symposium on 'The Mother of God in Our Lives' in Los Angeles.
A large symposium on the place of the Theotokos in Christian life featured four lectures by Bishop Irenei, together with ...
A Parish Meeting is Held in the Pokrov Parish, Arnhem, in the Joy of Pascha.
A Parish Meeting was held in Arnhem in the Netherlands, celebrating the Paschal joy and the parish's renewed life in ...
Report on Paschal Celebrations in Vevey, Switzerland: Christ is risen!
'Les célébrations se sont déroulées dans une atmosphère recueillie et une paisible ferveur joyeuse....' | Pascha in Vevey: 'The celebrations ...
Bishop Irenei Celebrates the Liturgy of St Thomas Sunday at the Parish of St Alexander Nevsky in Norwich, England.
Anti-Pascha is celebrated in Norwich, England, with and Archpastoral visit and the awarding of the Purple Skufia to Priest Spasimir ...
The Resurrection is Proclaimed at the Graves of Former Rectors and Faithful of the Cathedral in Geneva.
В преддверии Радоницы, состоялось поминовение усопших настоятелей и прихожан Женевского собора. | A commemoration of the deceased rectors and parishioners ...
VIDEO: Paschal Canon and the Great Prokeimenon of Paschal Vespers, from the Florence Parish.
Listen to a excerpt from the Paschal Canon, as well as the Great Prokeimenon of Paschal Vespers, as sung in ...
Photogallery of Holy Week and Pascha Across the Diocese, Part 2.
Мы рады поделиться небольшой подборкой фотографий со Страстной недели и Пасхальных богослужений, сделанных в разных приходах епархии за последние дни ...
Photogallery of Holy Week and Pascha Across the Diocese, Part 1.
Мы рады поделиться небольшой подборкой фотографий со Страстной недели и Пасхальных богослужений, сделанных в разных приходах епархии за последние дни ...
Photogallery of Holy Week and Pascha at the Diocesan Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God in London.
Selection of photographs from the Divine Services of Passion Week and Pascha as they were celebrated in the Diocesan Cathedral ...