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... Parish NewsletterJoin the mailing list to have parish news, events and the timetable of services emailed to you each month.
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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] ![]() Orthodox StudyFind 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.
Metropolitan Nicholas' visit to our Cathedral
Sunday July 21, 2024
His Eminence, Metropolitan Nicholas, first Hierarch of the Russian Church outside Russia, will make his inaugural visit to Australia in July. He will serve Liturgy at our church, which will be followed with a luncheon in the hall afterwards. Tickets for the lunch can be bought from the candle kiosk at church. Adults $30, children 15 & under: $15 The cut-off date for bookings is Sunday July 7 (or earlier if all seats have been sold). The Metropolitan will bring with him the miracle-working Kursk icon of the Mother of God. 75th Anniversary Celebrations![]() Join us on Sunday October 20, 2024 to celebrate our 75th Patronal Feast. with a festive luncheon held at church following the Liturgy. More information and ticket sales will be available soon!
Please note: as our Patronal Feast, the Protection of the Mother of God, falls on Monday this year (October 14) the celebration will be moved to Sunday 20th, to enable greater numbers to attend. |
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