The Fourth Anniversary of the Archpastoral Ministry of Bishop Matthew of Sourozh

November 15, 2019 marked the four years of the Bishop consecration of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, temporarily Administrator of the Patriarchal Parishes in the United States and Canada.

The clergy and laity of the Diocese of Sourozh cordially congratulate Vladyka Matthew with the day of his Bishop ordination and wish him God's help in his archpastoral activities for many years!

A meeting of the Diocesan Council of the Sourozh Diocese

On November 13, 2019, a meeting of the Diocesan Council of the Diocese of Sourozh was held at the Dormition Cathedral in the city of London.

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On the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy at St.Peter and St.Paul Church in Dublin

On November 10, 2019, on the 21st Sunday after Pentecost, commemoration of St. Dimitry, Metropolitan of Rostov, and Venerable Job, Hegumen of Pochaev, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the stavropegic Patriarchal St.Peter and St.Paul Metochion in Dublin, Republic of Ireland.

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His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrates the Divine Liturgy at the Entry to the Temple Parish of Drogheda, Republic of Ireland

On November 9, 2019, on the feast day of St. Nestor the Chronicler, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the parish of the Entry to the Church of the Most Holy Mother of God in Drogheda, Republic of Ireland.

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Archpastoral visit of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh to the Republic of Ireland has began

On November 8, 2019, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, temporarily Administrator  of the Patriarchal Parishes in the USA and Canada, arrived to the Republic of Ireland with archpastoral visit.

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Bishop Matthew of Sourozh took part in the celebrations on the occasion of the accession of the Archbishopric of the Western European parishes of the Russian tradition to the Russian Orthodox Church

On November 2-4, 2019, Moscow hosts celebrations on the occasion of the accession of the Archbishopric of the Western European parishes of the Russian tradition to the Russian Orthodox Church, timed with the feast of the Kazan Icon of the Mother of God and the Day of National Unity.

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Bishop Matthew of Sourozh paid visit to the retired Archbishop Anatoly (Kuznetsov)

On November 2, 2019, Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, temporarily Administrator of the Patriarchal parishes in the USA and Canada, paid a fraternal visit to the retired Archbishop Anatoly (Kuznetsov).

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Representatives of the Diocese of Sourozh took part in the II International Congress of Choirmasters and Singers of the Russian Orthodox Church

On October 24 - 26, 2019, the "II International Congress of Choirmasters and Singers of the Russian Orthodox Church" was held at the Cathedral of Christ the Savior in Moscow. 

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Bishop Matthew of Sourozh took part in the next meeting of the Holy Synod

On October 29, 2019, His Holiness Patriarch Kirill of Moscow and All Russia headed the next meeting of the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church at the Patriarchal and Synodal residence in the Danilov Monastery in Moscow.

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Divine Liturgy celebrated in Sligo, Republic of Ireland

On Sunday, October 27, 2019, on the day of remembrance of the Holy Fathers of the VII Ecumenical Council, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated for the first time in the city of Sligo, North-West Ireland, for the flock of the Russian Orthodox Church in this region.

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Parish meeting took place at the Dormition Cathedral in London

On October 27, 2019, a parish meeting was held at the Dormition Cathedral in the city of London under the chairmanship of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh.

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On the 19th Sunday after Pentecost, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the London Cathedral

On October 27, 2019, on the 19th Sunday  after Pentecost, on the day of remembrance of the Holy Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council, 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 19th Sunday after Pentecost, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh headed the all-night vigil at the Cathedral of London

On October 6, 2019, on the eve of the19th Sunday after Pentecost,  memory of the Holy Fathers of the 7th Ecumenical Council, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh headed the all-night vigil at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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Archpastoral visit of Bishop Matthew of Sourozh to the Republic of Ireland will take place on November 8-10, 2019

Archpastoral visit of Bishop Matthew of Sourozh to parishes in the Republic of Ireland will take place on November 8-10, 2019.

November 9.  Parish of the Entrence to the Temple of the Most Holy Mother  of God, Drohead.

Address: St.  Peter's Church of Ireland, Peter's Hill, Drogheda, Co.  Louth

9:30 - hours

10:00 -  meeting the Bishop, Divine Liturgy, meal.

10th of November.  St.Peter and St.Paul Church, Dublin.

Address: Church of Holy Apostles Peter & Paul, Mount Argus Rd, Dublin 6W

9:30 - hours

10:00 - meeting the Bishop , Divine Liturgy, meal.

Pilgrimage to the tomb of St. Cedd of Lastingham, Bishop of Wessex, will take place on November 9, 2019

On the blessing of His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, a pilgrimage to Lastingham, Yorkshire, to the tomb of St. Cedd of Lastingham, Bishop of Wessex, will take place on November 9, 2019.

10.00 - Divine Liturgy and the procession to the tomb.  Moleben.

13.00 - Lunch (please bring your lunch food and drinks).

For more information, please contact Fr Anatoly Vikhrov, tel. 07900970337

Address: Church of St Mary, Lastingham, YO62 6TN

Diocesan meeting will take place on November 16, 2019 at the Intercession church in Manchester

By the blessing of Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, the Diocesan meeting wll take place on November 16, 2019 at the Stavropegical Intercession  church in Manchester. 

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The Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the shrine of St Frideswide, Oxford

On Thursday 24th October, the Feast of the Holy Elders of the Optina Hermitage, the Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the shrine of St Frideswide, patron saint of the city and university of Oxford, within Christ Church Cathedral, Oxford.

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The clergy and staff of the Dormition Cathedral in London completed a First Aid course

On October 21, 2019, with the blessing of Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, Rector of the Dormition Cathedral in London, the clergy and Cathedral staff attended a First Aid training course.

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On the18th Sunday after Pentecost, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Liturgy at the London Cathedral

On October 20, 2019, on the 18th Sunday  after Pentecost, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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On the eve of the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh headed all-night vigil at the Cathedral of London

On October 19, 2019, on the eve of the 18th Sunday after Pentecost, His Grace Bishop Matthew of Sourozh, headed all-night vigil at the Dormition Cathedral in London.

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