Saturday
Sep122009
Extraordinary meeting of the Diocesan Assembly
12-09-2009 
On Saturday ,12th of September, an extraordinary meeting of the Diocesan Assembly took place in the Cathedral of Dormition and All Saints.
12-09-2009 Saturday
Sep122009
New school year begins at the parochial children’s school of the Cathedral
12-09-2009 
A new school year of the parochial children’s school of the London Cathedral of the Dormition of Mother of God and All Saints began on the 12th of September, which is the remembrance day of the Right-believing Prince, Saint Alexander Nevsky.
Wednesday
Sep092009
The ruling bishop of the Diocese of Sourozh visited Ireland
09-09-2009 
On the 5th and 6th of September, His Grace Elisey, Bishop of Sourozh, has visited Ireland. Vladyka arrived to the stavropegical parish of St. Peter and St. Paul in Dublin with a reliquary with parts of the relics of the Righteous Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeht and nun Barbara.
Saturday
Aug292009
The Holy Relics of the Righteous Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and nun Barbara arrived to the St. Elizabeth community in Robertsbridge (East Sussex)
29-08-2009 
One Sunday the 29th of August his grace Elisey, Bishop of Sourozh, arrived to St. Elizabeth community with a reliquary containing parts of the holy relics of Grand Duchess Elizabeth and nun Barbara, the Patron Saint of the community. Vladyka Elisey celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the community’s house of prayer. Archpriest Maxim Nikolsky from the London Cathedral and priest David Smith, Rector of a nearby parish in Tunbridge Wells, con-celebrated the Liturgy.
Wednesday
Aug192009
Consecration of a new priest took place in the Cathedral on the feast of Transfiguration
19-08-2009 
On the 19th of August, the feast of Transfiguration of Jesus Christ, a new priest - Nikolay Evseev - was ordained in the London Cathedral of the Dormition of the Mother of God and All Saints. The consecration of deacon Nikolay was conducted by His Grace Bishop Elisey of Sourozh who led the festive Divine Liturgy in concelebration with the clergy of the Cathedral. Father Nikolay will be serving in Ireland.
Saturday
Aug152009
Bishop Elisey of Sourozh arrived to the parish of St. Ephraim the Syrian in Cambridge with parts of the Holy Relics of the Righteous Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and Nun Barbara
15-08-2009 
On Saturday the 15th of August Bishop Elisey of Sourozh arrived to the parish of St. Ephraim the Syrian in Cambridge with parts of the Holy Relics of the Righteous Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and Nun Barbara. A Divine Liturgy was celebrated.
Friday
Jul312009
The holy relics of Righteous Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and nun Barbara were venerated in the Cathedral of the Diocese of Sourozh
31-07-2009 From 17th to 31st of July, a chest with parts of the relics of Holy Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and nun Barbara was present in the Cathedral. The relics were brought to the Cathedral from the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad in Chiswick on the 17th of July, which is the day of remembrance of the Royal martyrs.
Friday
Jul172009
Bishop Elisey visited the Cathedral in Chiswick on its Patron Saint’s day
17-07-2009 
On the 17th of July, the day of remembrance of the Holy Royal martyrs, Bishop Elisey of Sourozh, together with Archbishop Mark of Berlin, Germany and the Great Britain, have celebrated the Divine Liturgy in the Russian Orthodox Church Abroad Cathedral of Dormition in Chiswick. The Liturgy was celebrated in the lower Church, consecrated in honour of the Holy Royal martyrs.
Tuesday
Jul142009
On the day of celebration of the Holy Prophet Elijah the Cathedral hosted parts of Holy Relics of the Righteous Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and Nun Barbara
14-07-2009 ;)
On the 27th of June, the day of remembrance of the Holy Prophet Elijah, parts of Holy Relics of the Righteous Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and Nun Barbara were brought to the Diocesan Cathedral. At 10 o’clock in the morning the relics were met by the clergy of the Diocese of Sourozh and the Diocese of Germany and Great Britain (Russian Orthodox Church Abroad) followed by the Divine Liturgy celebrated by Most Reverend Mark, Archbishop of Germany and Great Britain, Reverend Elisey, Bishop of Sourozh and Most Reverend Anatoly, Archbishop of Kerch, concelebrated by the clergy of both Dioceses.
Saturday
Jul042009
Bishop Elisey’s visit to the parish of St. John of Shanghai in Colchester
04-07-2009 ;)
On the 4th of July Bishop Elisey visited the St. John of Shanghai and San-Francisco orthodox community (Russian Orthodox Church Abroad) in Colchester.
Colchester’s Orthodox beleivers, who on that day celebrated their patron Saint’s day, had an honour to host in their church parts of the Holy Relics of the Righteous Martyrs Grand Duchess Elizabeth and Nun Barbara, which were brought with the blessing of Archbishop Mark (Ardnt) of Berlin and Germany.
Wednesday
Jun242009
Bishop Elisey of Sourozh celebrated a moleben at St. Alban’s shrine
24-06-2009 ;)
On the 20th of June the Right Reverend, Bishop Elisey of Sourozh, celebrated a moleben at the shrine of St. Alban, the first British martyr, in the town of St. Albans, which is named after the Saint. The service was conducted in both English and Church Slavonic languages. Among those present at the moleben were priest Stephen Platt, the Secretary General of the Fellowship of St Alban and St Sergius and the Rector of St. Nicholas parish in Oxford.
Monday
Jun222009
Pilgrimage to the St. John the Baptist monastery in Essex
22-06-2009 On the 20th of June a traditional pilgrimage to the St. John the Baptist monastery in Essex took place.
Friday
Jun192009
Memorial Evening on the 95th anniversary of the birth of Metropolitan Anthony
19-06-2009 ;)
On Friday 19th June,.on the 95th birthday of the ever memorable Metropolitan Anthony, a panikhida was served at the London Cathedral of the Dormition.
Tuesday
Jun092009
Press Release: High Court Decision in the Dispute Between the Diocese of Sourozh and the Episcopal Vicariate
09-06-2009 In speaking about the judgment, Bishop Elisey of Sourozh said that, "We welcome this judgment, which recognises the vigorous life of the Diocese and the London Parish and the importance of its work. The Russian Orthodox Church in the United Kingdom remains true to its original vision and purpose, which is to minister to all adherents to the Russian Orthodox tradition, of whatever nationality or background. We give thanks that this judgment will now allow the Church to devote all of its energies and all of its resources to such vision and purpose."
Wednesday
May272009
"Sourozh" journal re-launched
27-05-2009 After a break in publication, caused by organisational and financial difficulties, a new issue of “Sourozh”, the 104th, has been published. This journal was created under the spiritual guidance of Metropolitan Anthony of Sourozh, and was published by the diocese for many years.
Tuesday
May262009
Annual Conference of the Diocese of Sourozh
26-05-2009 ;)
The Annual Conference of the Diocese of Sourozh took place from 22nd to 25th May at the Royal Alexandra and Albert School, near Reigate, Surrey, on the theme “Living as Orthodox in the Modern World”.
Approximately one hundred and fifty members of the clergy and laity (including children of all ages) from various parts of United Kingdom attended the conference, some as day visitors. Issues discussed included the interaction between the Church and society, and the life of believers in the rapidly changing world.
Tuesday
May122009
Bishop Elisey, Archbishop Anatoly and diocesan clergy attended an annual inter-confessional reception
12-05-2009 The yearly inter-confessional reception took place on the 12th May in Lambeth Palace. The reception was held on behalf of the Archbishop of Canterbury by the Right Reverend Christopher Hill, Bishop of Guildford, who is Chairman of the Church of England’s Council for Christian Unity.
Thursday
Apr302009
Archpriest Maxim Nikolsky, a cleric of the London Cathedral, celebrated his seventieth birthday
30-04-2009 ;)
The oldest archpriest of the London Cathedral Maxim Nikolsky celebrated his seventieth birthday. On Thursday, 30 April, after the evening service, father Maxim served a thanksgiving moleben and the protodeacon proclaimed many years to him. After the moleben, Archbishop Anatoly of Kerch greeted father Maxim on the remarkable day on behalf of the diocesan clergy and parishioners and wished him spiritual and physical wellbeing and help of God in his pastoral service.
Sunday
Apr262009
Easter concert of classical music
26-04-2009 ;)
On the 26th of April, on St. Thomas’s Sunday (2nd Sunday after Easter), after the Divine Liturgy at 3pm in the tea room of the London Cathedral a festive concert of classical music with poetry reading took place, performed by Eremei Gurchenkov (viola and violine) and Anna Shuvalova (fortepiano) with an episodic participation by Marina Burima.
Saturday
Apr182009
The Paschal Message of Bishop Elisey of Sourozh to the Clergy and Faithful of Diocese of Sourozh of the Russian Orthodox Church
18-04-2009 I offer you my heartfelt congratulations on the Feast of Easter, the Pascha of the Lord, with a feeling of other-worldly joy, the joy that refreshes our hearts with the mystical triumph of Life.