Important: Changes in the rules for visiting parishes of the Diocese of Sourozh in England

Dear brothers and sisters!

Due to the introduction by the Government of the Great Britain, from December 10, 2021, of additional security measures related to the spread of coronavirus infection, when visiting churches in the parishes of the Sourozh Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church in England to attend divine services or for an individual prayer, one should be guided by the government regulation on compulsory wearing masks in public places.

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Presentation of the cartoon "Prince Alexander Nevsky" (in 2 parts) took place at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On December 5, 2021, after the Divine Liturgy, with the blessing of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, a presentation of the first and second parts of the cartoon, dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the birth of the Holy Right-Believing Prince Alexander Nevsky, was presented to the attention of the clergy and parishioners of the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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The second part of the cartoon "Prince Alexander Nevsky" was presented at the parish school of the Dormition Cathedral in London

On December 4, 2021, a presentation of the second part of the cartoon dedicated to the 800th anniversary of the birth of Saint Right-Believing Prince Alexander Nevsky was held at the children's parish school at the Dormition Cathedral in London. The first part of the cartoon "Prince Alexander Nevsky" was presented on May 22, 2021.

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Saint Prince Alexander Nevsky is 800 years old. A project of the parish school of the Dormition Cathedral in London (Part 2)

On the occasion of the 800th anniversary of the birth of the Holy Right-Believing Prince Alexander Nevsky, students and teachers of the parish school of the Dormition Cathedral in London presented the second part of the project of an artistic and cartoon production dedicated to the memory of the great intercessor of the Russian land.

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On the eve of the Holy Right-Believing Prince Alexander Nevsky, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated in the parish of St. Kentingern in Glasgow

On Sunday, 5 December 2021, the afterfeast of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Mother of God, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated, after a long break, in the parish of St. Kentigern of Strathclyde in Glasgow.

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His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Great Martyr George the Victorious in Newcastle

On December 5, 2021, on the 24th Sunday after Pentecost, the afterfeast of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Mother of God, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Church of the Great Martyr George the Victorious in Newcastle upon Tyne.

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On the feast of the Entry into the Temple of the Most Holy Mother of God, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy in the parish in York

On December 4, 2021, on the feast of the Entry into the Temple of Most Holy Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy in the parish of Saints Equal to the Apostles Constantine and Helena in York.

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Meeting of the clergy of the Sourozh diocese

On November 29, 2021, after the Divine Liturgy, the annual meeting of the clergy of the Sourozh diocese, under the chairmanship of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, was held at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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On the Name's Day of Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, a conciliar divine service was celebrated at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On November 29, 2021, on the day of commemoration of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew (60), His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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On the Name Day of Bishop Matthew of Sourozh. Veneration to the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew performed by the choir of the Dormition Cathedral in London

Congratulations on the Name's Day to Bishop Matthew of Sourozh

Your Grace, dear Vladyka Matthew!

With great joy we congratulate you on the feast of your heavenly patron - the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew!

On your Name's Day, please accept most heartfelt congratulations from the clergy, monastics and laity of the Sourozh diocese and the Patriarchal parishes in the USA and Canada.

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Patriarchal congratulations to Bishop Matthew of Sourozh on his Name Day

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia sent his congratulations to His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, on his Name Day.

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On the eve of the feast of the Holy Apostle Matthew, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated an all-night vigil at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On November 28, 2021, on the eve of the Day of Remembrance of the Holy Apostle and Evangelist Matthew, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated an all-night vigil at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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On the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On November 28, 2021, on the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, the day of remembrance of the martyrs and confessors Gurias, Samonas (299-306) and Habibus (322), His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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On the eve of the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated an all-night vigil at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On November 27, 2021, on the eve of the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated an all-night vigil at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia celebrates his 75th anniversary

On November 20, 2021, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia turns 75 years old.

Clergy, monastics and laity of the Sourozh Diocese heartily congratulate His Holiness on his 75th birthday and wish the Primate of the Russian Orthodox Church a blessed consolidation of his spiritual and physical strength, courage, unchanging inspiration, and God's everlasting help in his Patriarchal ministry for the good of the Church of Christ.

Many blessed years for His Holiness!

A cleric of the Diocese of Sourozh took part in the Inter Faith Week event by the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea

On Tuesday, 16th November 2021 by the blessing of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Archpriest Joseph Skinner represented His Grace at a reception at Kensington Town Hall hosted by the Mayor of the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, Councillor Gerard Hargreaves, to mark Inter Faith Week, an annual event that highlights the good work done by local faith, inter faith and faith-based groups and organisations and promotes good relations and appropriate forms of cooperation.

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Congratulations to His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh on the 6th anniversary of his episcopal consecration

Your Grace, dear Vladyka!

We sincerely congratulate you on this significant date - the day of your hierarchical Pentecost!

On this memorable day, dear Vladyka, please accept words of filial thankfulness and gratitude for the spiritual nourishment of your flock in the Diocese of Sourozh in the British Isles and in the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada.

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Publication of the 2022 Orthodox church wall calendar of the Sourozh Diocese

The publishing office of the Dormition Cathedral in London has published 2022 Orthodox wall calendar of the Sourozh diocese in both English and Russian.

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A pilgrimage to the tomb of St. Cedd in Lastingham, Yorkshire

With the blessing of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, on November 6, 2021, a pilgrimage took place in Lastingham, Yorkshire, to the tomb of St. Cedd of Lastingham, Bishop of Wessex (+26 October / 8 November 664).

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