From Diocese of Sourozh
Welcome
The Diocese of Sourozh is the diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, Moscow Patriarchate, in Great Britain and Ireland. The diocese takes its name from an ancient see in Crimea (present-day Sudak), used to designate the diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church in Great Britain and Ireland. The patron saint of the diocese is St Stephen of Sourozh, archbishop of the see in the eighth century and confessor of the faith during the iconoclast controversy.
The Diocese of Sourozh was established by Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh in 1962, and lives according to statutes drawn up under his guidance. It is composed of parishes formed into five deaneries throughout Great Britain, and is open to people of all ethnic backgrounds. The diocese is headed by Bishop Elisey of Sourozh, together with the diocesan clergy.
Current Highlights:
The following are highlights of the most recent news and activities in the diocese. For a more extensive listing of news items, please visit our full news listing page.
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Forthcoming: St Seraphim of Sarov Summer Camp The annual diocesan summer camp is coming up soon. Find out full details about this year's camp, including registration information and forms. |
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A new deacon is ordained on the Sunday of All Saints, the Patronal feast of the London Cathedral At the Diocesan Liturgy of All Saints, the day following a meeting of the Diocesan Assembly, a new deacon was ordained in the London Cathedral. |
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Bishop Elisey heads a pilgrimage to the Monastery of St John the Baptist in Essex A group of pilgrims recently visited the monastery in Essex, serving an akathist to St Silouan and a memorial litia at the tomb of Fr Sophrony. |
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2008 Diocesan Conference A brief report on the recent conference of the Diocese, together with a selection of photographs. |
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Other recent news items include:
- Meeting of the Diocesan Assembly - 21st June 2008
- A Sourozh clergyman participates in a conference dedicated to Anglo-Russian relations - 20th June 2008
- Church’s role in Russian society discussed by Churches Together in Britain and Ireland - 18th June 2008
- A clergyman of the Diocese of Sourozh takes part in the Lambeth Consultation - 16th June 2008
- Archpastoral visit to the Orthodox Community of St Luke in Tunbridge Wells - 8th June 2008
- Divine Liturgy at Romford, Essex - 31st May 2008
- Peresopnitsa Gospel presented to British Library - 12th May, 2008
- Radonitsa commemoration at Metropolitan Anthony's grave - Radonitsa, 2008
- London and Oxford youth groups hold joint barbecue - St Thomas Sunday, 2008
- And much more current news in our full Diocesan News area... >>
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