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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Bishop Matthew of Sourozh headed the patronal celebration at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow

On August 19, 2022, on the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, headed the patronal celebration at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow.

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On the eve of the patronal feast, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated an all-night vigil at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow

On August 18, 2022, on the eve of the feast of the Transfiguration of the Lord, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, officiated an all-night vigil at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow.

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On the Feast of Procession of the Holy Wood of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow

On August 14, 2022, on the 9th Sunday after Pentecost, the day of the Procession of the Holy Wood of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord, the Feast of the All-Merciful Savior and the Most Holy Mother of God, as well as the day of memory of the seven martyrs of Maccabees, their mother Solomonia and their teacher Eleazar, His Grace Bishop  Matthew 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 feast of the Procession of the Precious Wood of the Holy Life-Giving Cross of the Lord, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated an evening service at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow

On August 13, 2022, on the eve of the Feast of the Procession of the Holy Wood of the Life-Giving Cross of the Lord, the Feast of the All-Merciful Savior and the Most Holy Mother of God, as well as the day of remembrance of the seven martyrs of Maccabees, their mother Solomonia and their teacher Eleazar, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal parishes in the United States and Canada, celebrated an evening service with the processsion of the Cross of the Lord in the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow.

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Moscow Theological Academy announces admissions to online English-speaking program

The Moscow Theological Academy has announced admissions to an English-speaking online education program.

The training offers a one-year course (9 months) on seven fundamental disciplines of the academic program ‘Orthodox Theology’ including Holy Scriptures of the Old Testament and the New Testament, Dogmatic Theology, Patrology, Basics of the Orthodox Liturgy, History of the Church and History of the Russian Orthodox Church.

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Cleric of the Diocese of Sourozh took part in the XV Lambeth Conference of the Anglican Church

The XV Lambeth Conference of the Anglican Church was held in Canterbury, UK, from July 26 to August 8, 2022.

The topic of the conference was “God's Church for God's World - walking, listening and witnessing together”.

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Parishioners of the Church of St. Nicholas in Oxford visited the holy well in Binsey

On Sunday, August 7, 2022, a group from the parish of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker in Oxford made a pilgrimage to the holy well of the Great Martyr Marina (Margaret) of Antioch, located on the church grounds of the Church of St. Margaret at Binsey, near to Oxford.

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The annual St Seraphim Youth Camp of the Diocese of Sourozh took place from 25th July - 5th August, 2022

The annual St Seraphim Youth Camp of the Diocese of Sourozh took place from 25th July - 5th August in the village of Malswick, Gloucestershire. More than 120 people participated in the event, including over ninety children aged from 8-17, together with youth leaders and helpers.

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On the 19th anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom), commemorative services were held at the Dormition Cathedral

On August 4, 2022, on the 19th anniversary of the death of the ever-memorable Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom), the founder of the Diocese of Sourozh, with the blessing of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, commemorative services were held in London.

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Annual pilgrimage to the Holy Well of St. Seiriol (VI century) in Penmon, Wales

On Saturday, July 23, 2022, a pilgrimage took place to the Holy Well of St Seiriol of Penmon (6th century), located on the eastern side of the island of Anglesey, in the town of Penmon in Wales. With the blessing of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, the pilgrimage group was headed by priest Anatoly Vikhrov, Rector of the parishes of St. Xenia of Saint Petersburg in Leeds and of the Meeting of the Lord in Bradford.

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On the 6th Sunday after Pentecost, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Church of the Transfiguration of the Lord in Bogorodskoye, Moscow.

On July 24, 2022, on the 6th Sunday after Pentecost, the feast day of the Holy Equal-to-the-Apostles Princess Olga, 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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