From Diocese of Sourozh
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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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Bishop Elisey visits the Oxford Parish On the feast of St Nicholas of Myra, the patronal feast of the Sourozh parish in Oxford, Bishop Elisey of Sourozh visited the Oxford community and presided over the Divine Liturgy. |
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Extraordinary Meeting of Diocesan Assembly to be held on 10 January 2009 Bishop Elisey of Sourozh has called an extraordinary meeting of the Diocesan Assembly, to elect representatives to attend the Local Council of the Russian Orthodox Church, which will elect the new Patriarch. | |
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Repose of Patriarch Alexy II - Service and commemoration book at the Cathedral this weekend His holiness Alexy II, Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia, reposed in the Lord on Friday, 5th December 2008. Click here for details on the memorial service to be offered at the London Cathedral this Sunday, as well as availability of the book of condolences in the Cathedral library. |
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Bishop Elisey's second anniversary of consecration is celebrated at the Cathedral On 26th November, the Feast of St John Chrysostom marked the second anniversary of the episcopal consecration of Bishop Elisey of Sourozh. |
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Meeting of the Diocesan Assembly The bi-annual meeting of the Diocesan Assembly took place at the London Cathedral. |
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Diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land Bishop Elisey leads a group of pilgrims from the Diocese of Sourozh to the Holy Land. |
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Day Conference in London on the Orthodox-Catholic theological dialogue | |
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Bishop Elisey vistis the Orthodox community in Portsmouth Bishop Elisey of Sourozh pays his first archpastoral visit to the Orthodox community of SS Peter and Paul |
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Bishop Elisey visits the Orthodox community in Kings Lynn Bishop Elisey of Sourozh celebrates the Divine Liturgy for the Nativity of the Most Holy Mother of God on the eve of the patronal feast of the community in Kings Lynn. |
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Fifth anniversary of Metropolitan Anthony's repose The Diocese of Sourozh marks the fifth anniversary of repose of its first hierarch by a memorial liturgy and a panikhida at the graveside. |
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Bishop Elisey visits the Diocesan Children's Camp On the feast of St Seraphim of Sourozh, Bishop Elisey visits St Seraphim's Orthodox Youth Camp in Gloucestershire, presides at the festal liturgy and meets the campers and helpers. |
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Bishop Elisey visits Rock's Farm Bishop Elisey celebrates the Divine Liturgy in the domestic chapel on site and discusses future developments in the life of the local church community. |
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The Hierarchs of the Diocese of Sourozh celebrate the Divine Liturgy at the London Cathedral of the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad Bishop Elisey of Sourozh and Archbishop Anatoly of Kerch celebrate the Divine Liturgy in memory of the 90th anniversary of the death of the Holy Royal Passion-bearers. |
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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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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
- Bishop Elisey heads a pilgrimage to the Monastery of St John the Baptist in Essex - 7th June 2008
- Divine Liturgy at Romford, Essex - 31st May 2008
- 2008 Diocesan Conference - 23rd-26th 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
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