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Moscow Patriarchate     Diocese of Sourozh

Russian Orthodox Church in Great Britain and Ireland

ANNUAL CONFERENCE

June 3 - 5, 2011

«Living the Liturgy»

The Annual Conference provides a unique opportunity for people from around the country to gather in fellowship, prayer and discourse.

This year we shall reflect on the nature and meaning of our participation in the liturgical life of the Church. The Divine Liturgy and the daily, weekly and yearly cycles of the church services together with the Holy Mysteries and ocasional services are the framework and support for our growth in Christ. Yet for many the structure and spiritual depth of the divine services remains inaccessible for one reason or another. The Conference aims to reveal something of the riches of our liturgical tradition to those who wish to participate more fully in the worship of the Church.

As always, our common prayer in the church services will be at the heart of the Conference.


Main speakers

Friday evening
Archpriest Benedict Ramsden: 'The Divine Services in the thought of Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh'

Saturday
Archbishop Elisey of Sourozh: 'Confession and Communion'
Priest Mikhail Zheltov: 'The Work of the Liturgical Commission of the Inter-Council Presence'

Sunday
Metropolitan Kallistos of Diokleia: 'Liturgical Theology'
Priest Maxim Mitrofanov: 'The Meaning of Liturgical Tradition'

There will be a choice of workshops on Saturday afternoon.

Simultaneous translation (English -Russian or Russian-English as appropriate) will be provided for the main talks.



Application Process
Click on the Register now button opposite.
Programmes and application forms will be available for download shortly if you prefer to register by post.
Places are limited. Please apply as soon as possible in order to secure your place. The cost for the whole weekend is £115 for adults and £57.50 for children.
Applications, with payment, must be received by April 30th.
We hope to provide some financial assistance for those who cannot afford the full amount. In this case, please apply and send us a brief note explaining your circumstances (unemployed, students, elderly, etc.) and how much you can afford to pay and we shall try to make it possible for you to attend.
Those who can are encouraged to contribute to the bursary fund in order to help others to take part in our conference.

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