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... Video credits: ‘Gold Leaf Creative’ film 🎥 group
Parish Newsletter, Podcast & Youtube channelJoin 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 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.
Sunday night Theology talksEvery 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] Timetable of ServicesStay in touch with PokrovEmail [email protected] to join the monthly newsletter list
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What's coming up...Family, Love and Faithfulness DaySunday July 20, 12pm, Pokrov Hall
Free entry An event featuring folkloric music and dancing to celebrate the Orthodox patrons of marriage and family. ![]() Parish Social Night
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