Birthday congratulations to Archbishop Anatoly (Kuznetsov)

On May 28, 2021, Archbishop Anatoly (Kuznetsov), one of the oldest bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church, celebrated his 91st birthday.

On this festive day, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, on behalf of the clergy and laity of the Sourozh diocese, sent a congratulatory letter and a bouquet of white roses for Vladyka Anatoly, in gratitude for the many years of his archpastoral ministry on the British Isles.

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On the day of commemoration of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Methodius and Cyril, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On May 24, 2021, on the day of commemoration of the Equal-to-the-Apostles Methodius and Cyril, first Teachers of Slavs, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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

On May 23, 2021, on the 4th Sunday after Easter, of the Paralysed Man, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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On the day of memory of St. Nicholas, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On May 22, 2021, on the feast of the transfer of the relics of the Holy Hierarch and Wonderworker Nicholas of Myra in Lycia to Bari (1087), His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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Final document of the round table "Vaccination: ethical aspects in the light of the Orthodox faith"

On May 20, 2021, a round table "Vaccination: Ethical Issues in the light of the Orthodox faith" was held at the Sretenskaya Theological Academy.  At the end of the event, its participants approved the final document.

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Sheila Ralphs - a tribute by Mariana Greenan

Sheila Ralphs, born on 16th February 1923, died on 16th April 2021. Next Monday, 24th May, we shall be saying farewell to our dear Sheila, who was a shining light in our par-ish of the Pokrov, and its oldest parishioner. The funeral will take place in our church at 11.30 a.m., followed by interment.

Sheila was born in Wales, the daughter of a schoolmaster. She always made the point that her family was English, but she retained a great affection for the land of her birth and returned to Wales frequently.

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On the feast of his 50th jubilee, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the night Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On the night of May 17-18, 2021, memory of the Great Martyr Irina, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal parishes in the USA and Canada, celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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Pupils of parish schools of the Sourozh diocese congratulated Bishop Matthew on his 50th birthday

Congratulations to His Grace Bishop Matthew on his 50th jubilee from the clergy and laity of the Diocese of Sourozh and the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada

On May 18, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, temporary Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, celebrates his 50th jubilee.

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Archpriest Michael Fortounatto celebrated his 90th Birthday

Archpriest Michael Fortounatto, who for many years directed the choir of the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God in London, celebrated his 90th birthday on May 19th, 2021.

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Patriarchal congratulations to Bishop Matthew of Sourozh on his 50th birthday

His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia congratulated Bishop Matthew of Sourozh on his 50th birthday.

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On Sunday of the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On May 16, 2021, on the 3rd Sunday after Easter, of the Holy Myrrh-Bearing Women, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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On the day of Radonitsa (Commemoration of the Departed), His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh served a panikhida at the grave of Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom)

On May 11, 2021, on the day of Radonitsa, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh served a panikhida at the Old Brompton Cemetery in London, at the resting place of the ever-memorable Metropolitan Anthony (Bloom).

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On the day of Radonitsa (Commemoration of the Departed), the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On May 11, 2021, on Tuesday of the 2nd week after Easter, on the day of Radonitsa, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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On June 3, 2021, a Liturgy for parishioners at risk group and those over 70 years old will be celebrated at the Dormition Cathedral in London

With the blessing of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, on Wednesday, June 3, 2021, a separate Divine Liturgy will be celebrated at the Dormition Cathedral in London for parishioners who, according to state rules, are at risk group and those over 70 years old.

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The Paschal troparion and kontakion are performed by the children's choir of the parish school of the Dormition Cathedral in London

On Saturday of the Bright Week, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On May 8, 2021, on Saturday of the Bright Week, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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On Friday of the Bright Week a Liturgy was celebrated at the Dormition Cathedral in London, for parishioners over 70 years old and those at risk group

On May 7, 2021, on Friday of the Bright Week, of the icon of the Mother of God "Life-Giving Source", the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Dormition Cathedral in London, for parishioners over 70 years old and those who are at moderate risk group.

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On Thursday of the Bright Week, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On May 6, 2021, on Thursday of the Bright Week, the day of memory of Great Martyr George the Victory-bearer, the feast of the Iberian Icon of the Mother of God, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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On Monday of the Bright Week, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On May 3, 2021, Monday of the Bright Week, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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