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Pokrov Cathedral 1-7 Albion Street, Brunswick East, VIC Australia |
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Welcome
The Holy Protection Cathedral (Melbourne) was founded in July 1949, with the majority of original parishioners migrating from Europe as displaced persons in the aftermath of WWII.
Opening in September 2006 in its current premises in Brunswick East, our church was built brick by brick by volunteers and skilled builders in the community, with funds raised by our parishioners over decades.
Today the Holy Protection Cathedral, (abbreviated to Pokrov in Russian), is a vibrant church serving a diverse community. Our services are conducted in both Church Slavonic and English. Read more...
Opening in September 2006 in its current premises in Brunswick East, our church was built brick by brick by volunteers and skilled builders in the community, with funds raised by our parishioners over decades.
Today the Holy Protection Cathedral, (abbreviated to Pokrov in Russian), is a vibrant church serving a diverse community. Our services are conducted in both Church Slavonic and English. Read more...
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Parish Newsletter, Podcast & Youtube channel
Join the mailing list to have parish news, events and the timetable of services emailed to you each month.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Subscribe to the Holy Protection Cathedral, Melbourne, Podcast which you can access from any platform you listen to podcasts on.
Subscribe to our YouTube channel.
Subscribe to the Holy Protection Cathedral, Melbourne, Podcast which you can access from any platform you listen to podcasts on.
Orthodox Study
Find the weekly sermons from our clergy under "Sermons" on the menu bar. You can also find resources to learn about the rubrics of our Orthodox services and the melodies for the stikhera in each of the eight tones under "Orthodox Study" in "News" on the menu bar.
Sunday Night Theology Talks
Every second Sunday night, from 7pm, led by Father Nicholas Karipoff. Join the talk online or in person at church.
To join the email list, contact Costa: [email protected]
To join the email list, contact Costa: [email protected]
Timetable of Services
What's Coming Up...
Kulich and Pascha orders open
VERA Women's Choir
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VERA is a newly established women’s choir in our parish, created to bring women together through singing and a deeper appreciation of our Orthodox traditions. We welcome women of all abilities, no prior experience needed, just a willingness to learn and a commitment to attend Saturday afternoon rehearsals in the hall.
Contact Anastasia Nikitina on 0494 157 339 for more information |
ROMCA 10th Anniversary Concert
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The internationally-acclaimed Russian Orthodox Male Choir of Australia features repertoire from beautiful Orthodox hymns and chants to uplifting arrangements of Slavic folk music. Join them for a grand 10th anniversary celebration at the Opera House on September 6, 2026.
See the "Book Now" link for their other concerts this year, including in Geelong Sunday March 29 2026. |
AI study of the Shroud of Turin
Since the scientific investigations of the Shroud of Turin in the 1970s—made widely known through the 1978 documentary The Silent Witness—the Shroud has remained one of the most studied and debated relics in Christian history. While later carbon dating raised serious questions, subsequent analysis revealed limitations in those tests, leaving many issues unresolved. Today, advances in artificial intelligence and computing power allow the Shroud to be examined in entirely new ways. This recent AI-based study revisits the mystery with modern tools, inviting a fresh and thoughtful consideration of one of Christianity’s most profound images.
www.pokrov.com.au/sermons#/
www.pokrov.com.au/sermons#/
Pokrov Chronicle: our parish history
After three and a half years of solid work by chronicler and parishioner, Alexander Rudakov, this comprehensive history of our parish has been launched to celebrate our 75th anniversary. The book recounts the life of our parish beginning in 1949 to the present day with interviews, anecdotes and photographs. You can purchase a copy from the candle kiosk or bookstore (open on Sundays after the liturgy on the first floor of the hall) or email: [email protected]
Stay in touch with Pokrov
Email us at [email protected] to receive the monthly newsletter
