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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... |
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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 for Bible studies and services.
Subscribe to the Holy Protection Cathedral, Melbourne, Podcast
Visit our Facebook page for regular updates
Subscribe to our YouTube channel for Bible studies and services.
Subscribe to the Holy Protection Cathedral, Melbourne, Podcast
Visit our Facebook page for regular updates
Sunday Night Theology Talks / «Вера - как жизнь» курс катехизиса на русском языке
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Every second Sunday night, from 7pm, led by our rector, Father Nicholas Karipoff.
Talks are held alternatively in English and Russian Join the talk online or in person at church. To join the English email list, contact Costa: [email protected] Вы сможете получать новую информацию, если сообщите свой электронный адрес нашему секретарю Тане: [email protected] |
Catechism Classes
Fortnightly on Saturdays 4:30pm - 5:30-pm, Church Hall
These classes are especially for enquirers to the faith, catechumens or those recently baptised, or for Orthodox Christians who would like to know more about their faith.
Join the mailing list for future dates and info: [email protected]
These classes are especially for enquirers to the faith, catechumens or those recently baptised, or for Orthodox Christians who would like to know more about their faith.
Join the mailing list for future dates and info: [email protected]
Parish Community
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We are a large parish with many active community groups including the Sisterhood, Sunday School, Youth Group, fundraising groups and Men's group. We also have a library and a book shop that sells books in Russian and English, as well as icons, crosses, prayer books, commemoration books and other items. Both are open upstairs in the hall after Sunday liturgy. See our "Community" submenu under "More" on the menu above.
Our parish is a part of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia (ROCOR), and is in the Australian and New Zealand Diocese. It is governed by the Normal Parish By-laws of ROCOR. The administration of the parish is taken on by the elected Parish Council. All parish officials are approved by the Diocesan Bishop and work on a voluntary basis. |
Timetable of Services
What's Coming Up...
Russian Orthodox Male Choir of Australia
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Saturday October 10, 4pm, Pokrov Cathedral
This concert, "Pokrov", will feature a selection of Orthodox hymns dedicated to the Mother of God, including some of the much-loved works from the Russian Orthodox choral tradition. ROMCA recently celebrated their milestone 10th anniversary with a magnificent concert at the Sydney Opera House drawing an audience of almost 2,000 people. This week, the choir was formally recognised in the NSW Parliament through a motion acknowledging its contribution to choral music, Russian and Slavic cultural heritage, and the wider multicultural life of New South Wales. romca.com.au |
Patronal Feast: Holy Protection of the Mother of God
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Wednesday October 14, Liturgy 9am
Our patronal feast is dedicated to the memory of the Mother of God's protection over residents in Constantinople in the 10th century. The city was under siege and the people were praying tearfully in the church for deliverance. Saint Andrew the Fool-for-Christ and his disciple Saint Epiphanius looked up during the service and saw the Mother of God enter the church. She knelt and prayed with outstretched hands for a long time, shedding tears for all people. She then took the shining veil from her head and spread it out over the entire congregation as a sign of her protection. |
Parish Fete
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Sunday November 22, 2026, 12pm - 4pm
Our annual community afternoon of food and entertainment.
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Annual Family Retreat
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February 19 - 21, 2027
Mt Evelyn Discovery Camp Our annual Family Retreat is for parents/grandparents and children, and offers family activities, clergy talks for parents and children, and a camp Liturgy. The camp runs from Friday evening to Sunday lunch. Read more... In 2027 we are also planning to run a general Parish Camp especially for adults (no children). This will be a chance for parishioners to socialise together in a relaxed, enjoyable setting, and benefit from talks and discussions with the clergy. |
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
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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] |
