Pokrov Cathedral
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​1-7 Albion Street,
Brunswick East,
VIC  Australia

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...

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Contact

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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. Scroll down to the end of the home page  below to subscribe​ or email [email protected]
Click here to 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.  
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1280171

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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. 

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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]

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Timetable of Services

See the Full Timetable here

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Stay in touch with Pokrov

Email [email protected] to join the monthly newsletter list

What's coming up...

Family, Love and Faithfulness Day

Sunday July 20, 12pm, Pokrov Hall
Free entry
An event featuring folkloric music and dancing to celebrate the Orthodox patrons of marriage and family.

Read more

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Parish Social Night
"Boomers to Zoomers"

Friday September 5, 2025, from 7pm
Pokrov Hall
A night of dancing, memorable music from over the decades, and hilarity! 
Book tickets at the Candle Kiosk on Sundays or from the Chernihs - contact details below. 

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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]

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