Pilgrimage to the venerated copy of the Icon of the Mother of God "Three Hands" took place in Birmingham

On February 22, 2020, parishioners of the Church of St.Aidan and St.Chad (Nottingham), headed by Archpriest Gregory Butler,  Rector of the church, and a group of parishioners from the Diocesan District of the North of England and Wales, together with Priest Anatoly Vikhrov, made a pilgrimage trip to the parish of All Saints who shone in the land of Britain  and to the parish of St. Prince Lazarus in Birmingham.

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Message of Metropolitan Anthony of Korsun and Western Europe, Patriarchal Exarch of Western Europe to the archpastors, pastors, monastics and laity of the West European Exarchate

Your Eminences and Graces, Beloved in Christ fathers, brothers and sisters!

On the eve of the second Sunday of Great Lent, I appeal to all of you in connection with the difficult situation prevailing in the countries of the canonical territory of the Western European Patriarchal Exarchate.

The coronavirus, which affected many countries of the globe, continue its march around the world, and entered the doors of our common home, becoming not only the cause of serious illness, but also of tragic deaths.

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New issue of Sourozh magazine has been published

A new 112th issue of Sourozh magazine was published in February 2020.

The diocesan publication begun in 1982 with the blessing of the ever-memorable Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom).  After a long break, its publication was resumed in 2009 by a newly formed editorial board headed by Archpriest Mikhail Dudko.

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Statement of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh concerning the spread of coronavirus infection

Beloved in Christ Fathers, brothers and sisters!

In the Sourozh diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church, as well as throughout the world,  the continued spread of the disease associated with coronavirus infection is a cause of deep concern. In the UK and Ireland the clergy and faithful of the diocese are praying for the healing of the sick and for a speedy end to the epidemic. Due to the spread of the disease, I urge you to comply with all recommendations and orders of the authorities and strictly implement the relevant directives aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus.

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On Sunday of the Triumph of Orthodoxy, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On March 8, 2020, on the first Sunday of the Great Lent, the Triumph of Orthodoxy, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy of St. Basil the Great and headed the Rite of the Triumph of Orthodoxy at the Dormition Cathedral in the city of London.

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On Saturday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On March 7, 2020, on Saturday of the first week of the Great Lent, feast day of St. Theodore Tyron and Holy Blessed Matrona of Moscow, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in the city of London.

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On Friday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On March 6, 2020, on Friday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts at the Dormition Cathedral in the city of London.

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On Thursday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh headed the service of the Great Compline with reading of the Great Canon of St.Andrew of Crete at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On March 5, 2020, on Thursday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh served the Great Compline with reading of the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete at the Dormition Cathedral in the city of London.

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On Thursday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh prayed at the morning statutory service at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On March 5, 2020, on Thursday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh prayed at the morning statutory service at the Dormition Cathedral in the city of London.

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On Wednesday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh headed the Great Compline with the reading of the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On March 4, 2020, on Wednesday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh served Great Compline with the reading of the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete at the Dormition Cathedral in the city of London.

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On Wednesday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On March 4, 2020, on Wednesday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy of Presanctified Gifts at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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On Tuesday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh served Great Compline with the reading of the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete

On March 3, 2020, on Tuesday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh served Great Compline with the reading of the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete at the Dormition Cathedral in the city of London.

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On Tuesday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh prayed at the morning statutory service at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On March 3, 2020, on Tuesday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh prayed at the morning statutory service at the Dormition Cathedral in the city of London.

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On Monday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh served Great Compline with reading of the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete

On March 2, 2020, on Monday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh served Great Compline with reading of the Great Canon of St. Andrew of Crete at the Dormition Cathedral in the city of London.

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On Monday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh prayed at the statutory morning service at the Cathedral of London

On March 2, 2020, on Monday of the first week of the Great Lent, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, prayed at the statutory morning service at the Dormition Cathedral in the city of London.

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His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh headed the Vespers with the rite of forgiveness at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On March 1, 2020, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh headed Sunday Vespers with the rite of forgiveness at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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On Forgiveness Sunday, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On March 1, 2020, Cheesefare Week (Forgiveness Sunday), memory of Adam's exile from Paradise, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in the city of London.

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On the eve of the Cheesefast Sunday, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh served all-night vigil at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On February 29, 2020, on the eve of the Cheesefast Sunday, memory of Adam's exile from Paradise, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh served all-night vigil at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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A meeting of Cathedral clergy and staff took place at the Dormition Cathedral

On February 28, 2020, a meeting of the church clergy and staff, under the chairmanship of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, took place at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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A meeting of the Diocesan Council of the Sourozh Diocese

On February 27, 2020, a meeting of the Diocesan Council of the Diocese of Sourozh, under the chairmanship of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, was held at the Dormition Cathedral in the city of London.

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