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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.



Bishop Elisey of Sourozh was elevated to the rank of archbishop
1th of February 2009

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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE of Bishop Elisey of Sourozh
26th of December 2009

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Bishop Elisey celebrates the third anniversary of consecration
26th of November 2009

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Bishop Elisey visited the Holy Land with diocesan pilgrimage
25th of November 2009

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Hierarch of Russian Orthodox Church Abroad visits Cathedral of the Sourozh Diocese
14th of November 2009

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Archpriest Mikhael Dudko is re-elected onto the Coordinating Committee of Russian Compatriots
14th of November 2009

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Archpastoral visit to the city of Truro
08th of November 2009

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Pastoral visit to the city of Hull
07th of November 2009

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Archbishop Hilarion of Volokolamsk visits the Diocesan Cathedral in London
1th of November 2009

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Bishop Elisey visits Tunbridge Wells in Kent
31st of October 2009

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Bishop Elisey visits Swindon
25th of October 2009

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Extraordinary meeting of the Diocesan Assembly
12th of September 2009

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New school year begins at the parochial children’s school of the Cathedral
12th of September 2009

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The ruling bishop of the Diocese of Sourozh visited Ireland
9th of September 2009

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The Holy Relics of the Righteous Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and nun Barbara arrived to the St. Elizabeth community in Robertsbridge (East Sussex)
29th of August 2009

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Communities of Diocese of Sourozh Open on Popular Social Networking Portals
23rd of August 2009


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Consecration of a new priest took place in the Cathedral on the feast of Transfiguration
19th of August 2009

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Bishop Elisey of Sourozh arrived to the parish of St. Ephraim the Syrian in Cambridge with parts of the Holy Relics of the Righteous Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and Nun Barbara
15th of August 2009

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The holy relics of Righteous Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and nun Barbara were venerated in the Cathedral of the Diocese of Sourozh
31th of July 2009

Bishop Elisey visited the Cathedral in Chiswick on its Patron Saint’s day
17th of July 2009

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A part of the Holy Relics of the righteous martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth will arrive at the London Cathedral of the Dormition on 18 July
14th of July 2009

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Bishop Elisey’s visit to the parish of St. John of Shanghai in Colchester
4th of July 2009

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On the day of celebration of the Holy Prophet Elijah the Cathedral hosted parts of Holy Relics of the Righteous Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and Nun Barbara
27th of June 2009

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Pilgrimage to the St. John the Baptist monastery in Essex
22th of June 2009

Bishop Elisey of Sourozh celebrated a moleben at St. Alban’s shrine
22th of June 2009

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Memorial Evening on the 95th anniversary of the birth of Metropolitan Anthony
19th of June 2009

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Press Release: High Court Decision in the Dispute Between the Diocese of Sourozh and the Episcopal Vicariate
9th of June 2009

“Sourozh” journal re-launched
27th of May 2009

Annual Conference of the Diocese of Sourozh
26th of May 2009

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Bishop Elisey, Archbishop Anatoly and diocesan clergy attended an annual inter-confessional reception
12th of May 2009

Bishop Elisey visits Nottingham
10th of May 2009

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Archpriest Maxim Nikolsky, a cleric of the London Cathedral, celebrated his seventieth birthday
30th of April 2009

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Easter Concert of Classical Music
26th of April 2009

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Bishop Elisey of Sourozh took part in the consecration of bishop Tikhon (Zaicev)
25th April 2009

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PASCHAL MESSAGE
18th April 2009

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Annual Diocesan Conference to be held May 22- 25
18th April 2009

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Bishop Elisey’s archpastoral visit to Cambridge
5th April 2009

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A call to believe in God placed on London buses
10th March 2009

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Pan-Orthodox Vespers was celebrated in London on the Sunday of the Triumph of Orthodoxy
08th March 2009

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The Rite of the Triumph of Orthodoxy was celebrated in London
08th March 2009

Meeting of the Diocesan Clergy
28th February 2009

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A lecture on prayer, followed by a classical concert
26th February 2009

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Bishop Elisey's second visit to the Orthodox Community in Bristol
22nd February 2009

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Bishop Elisey visited Ewhust Green
7th February 2009

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Enthronement of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill at the Cathedral of Christ the Saviour
1st February 2009

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16th Patriarch of Russian Orthodox Church elected
27th January 2009

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The Holy Synod of the Moscow Patriarchate Adopts the Form of Commemoration at Divine Services of the Newly-elected 16th Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia
26th January 2009

Christmas party for children at the London Cathedral
11th January 2009

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Delegates from the Diocese to the Local Council elected
10th January 2009

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Christmas in the Diocese of Sourozh
7th January 2009

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New Year service
1st January 2009

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CHRISTMAS MESSAGE
29th December 2008

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Bishop Elisey visits the Oxford Parish
19th December 2008

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
Posted 13th December 2008

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.

Repose of Patriarch Alexy II - Service and commemoration book at the Cathedral this weekend
Posted 5th December 2008

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
26th November 2008

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
22nd November 2008

The bi-annual meeting of the Diocesan Assembly took place at the London Cathedral.

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Diocesan pilgrimage to the Holy Land
16th October, 2008

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
23rd October, 2008

Bishop Elisey vistis the Orthodox community in Portsmouth
19th October 2008

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
20th September, 2008

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
4th August, 2008

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
1st August, 2008

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
19th July, 2008

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
17th July, 2008

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
22nd June, 2008

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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