« On Lazarus Saturday, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at Dormition Cathedral in London »
05-04-2026 
On April 4, 2026, on Lazarus Saturday, the day of the resurrection of Lazarus, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy at Dormition Cathedral in London.
His Grace was assisted by Archpriest Nikita Kozlov, Priest Alexander Kapustin, Priest Sergei Sokolovsky, Protodeacon Ion Sylnik, and Deacon Viktor Nikiforov.
The liturgical hymns were performed by the Dormition Cathedral Choir under the direction of Dmitry Tugarinov.
Following the Liturgy, His Grace addressed those present with a sermon and words of spiritual edification.
Simultaneous translation into English was provided by Alexander Selegenev.
Bishop Matthew warmly congratulated Archpriest Maxim Nikolsky on the upcoming 36th anniversary of his priestly ordination and Archpriest Nikita Kozlov on his eighth anniversary of ordination, presenting them with holy icons.