« Diocesan Clergy Assembly took place at the Cathedral of the Diocese of Sourozh »
On 22nd March, feast of the 40 Martyrs of Sebaste, Archbishop Elisey of Sourozh celebrated the Diocesan Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts at the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God in London. The clergy of the Diocese of Sourozh took part at the service.
The Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts was followed by a brethren meal at the hall of the Cathedral.
Then, Archbishop Elisey presided the meeting of the Diocesan clergy. Not only the clergy of the Diocese of Sourozh, but also some representatives of the ROCA took part in the meeting. Archbishop Elisey familiarised the clergy with the work of the Hierarchal Assembly, which took place from 2nd to 4th February 2011, and with the adopted documents. The practice of Confession and the Holy Communion as well as other pastoral questions were discussed by the Assembly.