COVID-19 CHURCH CLOSURE UPDATE: STAGE THREE RESTRICTIONS Due to physical distancing laws and the Federal Government's mandated closure of places of worship during the COVID-19 outbreak, the Holy Protection Cathedral is closed to the public. We will however, continue to hold closed services with our essential members of clergy and the choir, and livestream the services. The Holy Protection Cathedral is up to date with all government directives and is implementing all the correct measures in its practice. Please read on to find out how you can continue to take part in the services and contribute to the life of the church. " For where two or three gather in My name, there am I with them.” * * * * QUICK INFO GUIDE Timetable The timetable of services will be updated weekly, not monthly, so that we can best respond to any changes to the shutdown situation. Confessions Confessions are still taking place by phone and a general confession will take place via livestreaming. Donations / Candle kiosk Please support your church at this difficult time. You can purchase candles or make a donation at our online store. Theology classes We are now livestreaming theology classes - the next one will take place on Sunday 10 May at 7pm. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel! We are very close to having 1000 subscribers, which will allow the church to stream services from just a phone connected to a good camera. You can watch a high quality recording of our last Theology talk by clicking on the image below. 
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Russian Orthodox Cathedral 1-7 Albion Street, Brunswick East, VIC Australia |
WelcomeThe 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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The facade of the Pokrov Cathedral, Brunswick East
Pokrov Leaflet
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Online candle bar
Candles can be purchased securely from our online store below - these will be lit during the livestreamed services. You can also nominate a donation for the collection plate or pay for your church membership. A receipt will be sent to your email.
News and events
Bring good quality food as well as excess kitchen and laundry supplies to the basement of the hall after services. These will be redistributed by the sisterhood and clergy.
[POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DURING SHUTDOWN)
Choir rehearsals take place after Sunday liturgy once a month:
Sunday 22-March
Sunday 17-May
Sunday 14-June
Sunday 19-July
For all rehearsals see here
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Family camp is taking place again in 2020. Details here
