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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... |
Video credits: ‘Gold Leaf Creative’ film 🎥 group
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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...
«Вера - как жизнь» — новый курс катехизиса на русском языке на YouTube
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13 сентября 2026 года, в 20:00: канал Pokrov на YouTube
Этот курс, состоящий примерно из десяти ежемесячных лекций, будет охватывать темы: Церковь, ее богослужения, жизнь христианской семьи, жизнь прихода, жизнь епархии, духовную жизнь, самостоятельное изучение Библии и веру Церкви. Курс также познакомит участников с другими курсами систематического изучения, доступными в нашей епархии (на английском языке). По завершении курса мы будем использовать материалы этих ЗАПИСАННЫХ лекций для проведения дальнейших дискуссий в последующие годы в Zoom – без записи. Вы сможете получать новую информацию, если сообщите свой электронный адрес нашему секретарю Тане: [email protected] |
Family and Marriage Day
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Sunday September 13, after Liturgy, Hall Featuring the Vocal Ensemble of the Russian Orthodox Church of Australia (VERA Women's Choir) Sts Peter and Fevronia are the patron saints of marriage, family and faithful love. We have an annual celebration dedicated to their memory. Following Liturgy, there will be a discussion with the clergy about marriage and family, and the VERA women's choir will do a short performance. We invite our parish families to enjoy this free afternoon. Lunch will be available to purchase after Liturgy, as usual. |
Myrrh-bearing Icon "Softener of Evil Hearts"
Sunday September 20, 9am, during the Liturgy
This factory-made paper icon is from Moscow but now travels to parishes all over the world. The transformation of the icon happened during the glorification of blessed Matrona of Moscow, on May 2 1999. After the icon had been placed on her relics, it began to stream myrrh. On August 12, 2000, on the day when the submarine “Kursk” sank killing all the crewmen, small amounts of blood started to flow from the icon. The icon has continued to stream myrrh and blood regularly, reacting to many tragic world events, such as the 9-11 terrorist attacks and the Beslan school massacre. Parishioners will be able to pray in front of this miraculous icon during Liturgy.
This factory-made paper icon is from Moscow but now travels to parishes all over the world. The transformation of the icon happened during the glorification of blessed Matrona of Moscow, on May 2 1999. After the icon had been placed on her relics, it began to stream myrrh. On August 12, 2000, on the day when the submarine “Kursk” sank killing all the crewmen, small amounts of blood started to flow from the icon. The icon has continued to stream myrrh and blood regularly, reacting to many tragic world events, such as the 9-11 terrorist attacks and the Beslan school massacre. Parishioners will be able to pray in front of this miraculous icon during Liturgy.
Parish Fete
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Sunday November 22, 2026, following Liturgy
Our annual community afternoon of food, games, craft, plants, bric-a-brac, raffles and children's activities. Volunteers always welcome! |
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. Registrations will be open in October. 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.
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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] |
