Statement from the Diocese of Sourozh, Russian Orthodox Church in the UK and Ireland regarding the Accession of His Majesty King Charles III

In the days of mourning for Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II the peoples of the United Kingdom and the Commonwealth have been gladdened by the Proclamation of the Accession to the Throne of His Majesty, King Charles III. With them the people of our diocese, clergy, monastics and laity, join in giving thanks to Almighty God for the long and glorious reign of our late Queen, who by her lifelong dedication to the service appointed to her by the Divine Providence won the love and respect of millions of people throughout the world. 

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On the day of the Beheading of John the Baptist, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow

On September 11, 2022, on the 13th Sunday after Pentecost, the day of the Beheading of the Prophet John, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow.

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On the eve of the day of the Beheading of the Prophet John, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated an all-night vigil in the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow

On Saturday evening, September 10, 2022, on the eve of the 13th Sunday after Pentecost and the day of the Beheading of the Prophet John, Forerunner and Baptist of the Lord, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, temporarily Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, celebrated an all-night vigil at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoe, Moscow.

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A book of condolences on the occasion of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II was opened at the Dormition Cathedral in London

With the blessing of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, a book of condolences on the occasion of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II has been opened for notes at the Dormition Cathedral in London. Later, the book will be sent to the office of Buckingham Palace.

Parishioners and visitors to the Cathedral, who wish to honour the memory of the late Queen, can express their condolences and leave notes until September 19, 2022, during the opening hours of the Cathedral.

Congratulation of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill to King Charles III of Great Britain on Ascension to the Royal Throne

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia congratulates King Charles III of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland on his accession to the royal throne.

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In the Dormition Cathedral in London, the memory of Queen Elizabeth II was honored with a bell ringing

On September 9, 2022, with the blessing of the Rector of the Cathedral, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, a bell ringing took place in the Dormition Cathedral in London in memory of the late Queen Elizabeth II.

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Statement from the Diocese of Sourozh, Russian Orthodox Church in the UK and Ireland following the departure of Her Majesty The Queen on 8 September 2022

It is with profound sorrow that the members of the Diocese of Sourozh, Russian Orthodox Church in the UK and Ireland, Moscow Patriarchate have greeted the sad news of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.

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Condolences of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia expresses condolences on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. 

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An annual pilgrimage to the spring of the Holy Martyr Winifred in Holywell

On September 4, 2022, with the blessing of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, the annual pilgrimage of the clergy and parishioners of the churches of the Diocesan District of Northern England and Wales to the spring of the Holy Martyr Winifred of Trefynnon (+630) took place.

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On the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow

On September 4, 2022, on the 12th Sunday after Pentecost, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow.

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Patriarchal congratulations to Archbishop Anatoly (Kuznetsov) on the 50th anniversary of his hierarchical consecration

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia congratulated Archbishop Anatoly (Kuznetsov) on the 50th anniversary of his episcopal consecration

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Bishop Matthew of Sourozh sent a congratulation to Archbishop Anatoly (Kuznetsov) on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of his bishop’s ordination

On September 3, 2022, Archbishop Anatoly (Kuznetsov) celebrates the 50th anniversary of his bishop ordination.

His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the United States and Canada, on behalf of the clergy, monks and laity, congratulated Vladyka Anatoly on his anniversary celebration.

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Funeral of Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia in Oxford

On September 1, 2022, the funeral service for the newly deceased hierarch of the Patriarchate of Constantinople, Metropolitan Kallistos (Ware) of Diokleia was held in Oxford.

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Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the evening divine service with the rite of the Burial of the Most Holy Mother of God in the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow

On August 30, 2022, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, celebrated the evening service with the rite of the Burial of the Most Holy Mother of God at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow.

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Bishop Matthew of Sourozh headed the patronal celebration in the Church of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God on Mogiltsy, Moscow

On August 28, 2022, with the blessing of His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, headed the patronal celebration in the Church of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God on Mogiltsy, Moscow.

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Patronal celebration at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On August 27-28, 2022, on the feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, festive services were held at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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On the eve of the feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated an evening service at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow

On August 27, 2022, on the eve of the feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, officiated an evening service with the procession with the Shroud of the Mother of God at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow.

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Exapostilarion of the Dormition of the Most holy Mother of God sung by the Choir of the Russian Orthodox Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God in London

On the day of remembrance of St. Tikhon of Zadonsk, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow

On August 26, 2022, on the feast day of St.Tikhon, Bishop of Voronezh and Zadonsk, the Wonderworker, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow.

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On the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow

On August 21, 2022, on the 10th Sunday after Pentecost, the afterfeast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow.

His Eminence was assisted by Archpriest Damian Kruglik and the clergy of the church.

After the dismissal of the Liturgy, the Right Reverend Archpastor addressed the clergy and parishioners with words of sermon and spiritual edification.

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