On the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Dormition Cathedral in London »
11-10-2026 
On October 11, 2026, on the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, the uncovering of the relics of the Holy Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Dormition Cathedral in London.
His Grace was assisted by Archpriest Vitaly Polishchuk, Dean of the Diocesan District of South East England; Archpriest Nikita Kozlov; Priest Alexander Kapustin; Protodeacon Vadim Santsevitch; Protodeacon Ioann Sylnik; and Deacon Viktor Nikiforov.
The liturgical hymns were performed by the Dormition Cathedral Choir under the direction of Dmitry Tugarinov.
Before the Liturgy, a reliquary containing great Christian relics—a particle of the Life-giving Cross of the Lord, the Belt of the Most Holy Theotokos, and particles of the holy relics of God's chosen saints—was brought from the altar to the center of the church.
After the litany of fervent supplication, Bishop Matthew offered a prayer for the granting of peace.
Following the prayer after the communion, the Archpastor and concelebrating clergy performed a prayerful hymn before the venerated icon of the Holy Martyr Grand Duchess Elizabeth.
At the conclusion of the divine service, Bishop Matthew addressed the parishioners with words of sermon and spiritual edification. Simultaneous translation into English was provided by Protodeacon Vadim Santsevitch.
Bishop Matthew warmly congratulated Subdeacon Vadim Polischuk on his birthday and presented him with a holy prosphora and a bouquet of flowers.