Beautification Works underway by Team Starosta! James Tobolov Ilia Polorotoff and John Malishev

Ты мой покров державен еси, тричастный Кресте Христов: освяти мя силою твоею, да верою и любовию покланяюся и славлю тя

Starosta had special ordered 400 new and specially moulded for our candle stands special knobs. They are the knobs in which we place our candles to stand up straight on the candle stand. Starosta has quietly been coming in to install all 400 of them. They are now all the same and uniform and look very profound! Thank you, Starosta, for beautifying the Church and having the knobs made to fit the candles perfectly and homogeneous.

Congratulations to all on the Nativity of the Mother of God. What a joyous blessing and honour it is that today, The Myrrh bearing Icon of the Softner of Evil Hearts, came for the feast. The Church was full and prayerful with solemn joy! Thank you to all who helped beautify the church, Starosta and his helpers for all their work and efforts, to all the singers who helped us pray thru their beautiful singing, and all the Sisters for a truly lovely and delicious Trapeza after the Liturgy. Special Thanks to Sergei for coming from so far away to share his special gift with us and be able to pray - we give thanks. May the Mother of God help us and keep us in Thy grace

Spring brings new life outside, but the ultimate comfort is still found inside, making pelmeni with the Ladies

All of the rooms been professionally cleaned
The new doors have been assigned
The Loo project is All done and completed
Now we await the inspector to come in and tick off all the boxes for our new Handicap Ramp, Handicap toilet, Ladies toilet and the Gentlemen’s toilet.
Thank you to everyone who helped in making this project a success, for your donations and those who came to help with demolition, painting, tiling, grouting, toilet installation, and running to Bunnings on a moments notice. Truly a BIG and Amazing effort!
Thank you

Господи, во свете лица Твоего пойдут: И о имени Твоем возрадуются весь день, и правдою Твоею вознесутся

Терем теремок кто к нам на блины пришел?? Да ..да..да к нам пришли мышка норушка, лягушка квакушка, зайчик побегайчик, лисичка сестричка, волк зубами щелк и медведь косолапый! Они показали нам, как дружно живут и наслаждаются блинами. Спасибо Ирине Алексеевне, Ольге Дмитриевне, и Якову Петровичу за чудную программу на празднике, где они вели выступление и интересные конкурсы. Спасибочки нашим деткам, Христине, и Юле за изумительное выступление сказки Теремок. На конкурсе любимого рецепта выиграли: 1. Надя за пельмени. 2. Настя за Focaccia . 3. Детки за блины! Спасибо нашему Квартету Лаврентию, Стратсу, Насте и Стасе за выступление прелестной песни. Благодарим Клару за красивый концерт на рояле. Спасибочки Стасе что вела весело конкурс танца. Где выиграли Бока и Клара. Спасибо нашим Сестрам за вкусный и обильный стол. Нашему дяде Ване за великолепную ветчину, украшения на закуску, и мороженое для деток. И как не забыть лотерею? Катя выиграла 21 пирожок! Зал был украшен зонтиками, которые имели герои нашей сказки, где каждый стол выиграл зонт как door prize. Как раз отлично вышло, так как дождь пошел, а в нашем Теремке было сухо, тепло, вкусно, и весело! Спасибо всем за шикарный праздник!

С Праздником!!!! A beautiful crisp morning in Geelong!
We had a very lovely raffle Winter Indulgence to benefit the “Loo” donated by Anastasia.
The lucky winner of Winter Indulgence is……… Raya!!!!!
We just missed Raya… but Mrs Marson graciously volunteered to deliver
Congratulations! Enjoy!
Thank you all for your support of the Loo!

What a lovely day! After Liturgy, the Parishioners gathered in the hall for a Souther Blue Fin Feast, hosted by Ivan Jigalin and Starosta. Beautiful Blue Fin Tuna was offered for lunch in many different forms. Chowder, Burgers with all the fixings, Smoked Tuna, Sashimi, Poke Bowls, and of course desserts. All absolutely delicious that had brought warmth to a cold winter day. Thank you to all who came to set up, break down, cook, and all that joined us to make this day super special.

Congratulations on the feast of Saints Peter and Paul. Happy Names Day to our Peter Baksheev! Pauline and Paul! Happiest of birthdays to our very own Patrick D. And a super Happy 24th anniversary Boris and Svetlana! Our Sisters sold out of Peremichi! V.Rev Yaroslav Belikow and James Tobolov with Julie Tobolov presented Plaques today. And….. we have a winner for the Cocka Doodle Loo Hamper! Joan! Congratulations!And yes…Argentina in the background with Thomas!
Thank you to everyone who came to support, to bake, set up, tear down, and help.

On this crisp and cool morning the ladies came together to make beautiful, juicy, meat filled peremichi. The warmth and lovely scents had filled the hall. Come join us after liturgy on Sunday and warm up with some tasty peremichi and some sweet baked goods. There will, also, be a special presentation of 2 new plaques by father Yaroslav. 
While the ladies were working so were the men…..Don’t forget to get your tickets for your chance to win the Cocka Doodle Loo hamper. See Starosta for details
Hey kids….Thomas heard about the peremichi and decided to join us 

Congratulations on the Feast of All Saints. Happy Names day to All! We congratulate Father Yaroslav with 37 years of Priesthood.

Today after Liturgy, the Sisterhood, along with Ivan Jigalin, hosted a very special luncheon that was absolutely delicious, a very warm and loving celebration to our Names Day Recipients, Father Yaroslav and Alla. Happy Birthday to Hristina! Happy 49th Wedding Anniversary to Father Basil and Matushka Tanya! May God grant you all many years! Thank you to all for this special day.

Who is so great a God as our God?
What a lovely day in Geelong for the feast of Pentecost! And a beautiful day for the Sisterhood's pop up Bake Sale! A perfect opportunity to celebrate and warm up with some beautiful piroshki and homemade treats donated and made with lotsa love for the Renovation of the Loo facilities. A fantastic effort and a lovely time. We have a winner of the Loo Pamper Hamper - Raya! Congratulations! Thank you to all who participated in baking their lovely desserts, for all that helped, to all who came to support. Thank you.

A busy day at the Church today as the Ladies had gathered to make some beautiful piroshki and sweets....And... the tiler is back working away. Fabulous job and the aromas are exquisite. Come join us for Sunday's Pentecost Pop up delicious Bake Sale to benefit the renovations.

Congratulations on the Feast of Saint Nicholas. Wishing all the Names Day Recipients Many Years!

Having accomplished for us Thy mission and united things on earth with things in Heaven, Thou didst ascend into glory, O Christ our God, being nowhere separated from those who love Thee, but remaining ever-present with us and calling: I am with you and no one is against you.

XB!! Поздравляем нашу Старшую Сестру, Женский хор VERA и всех Женщин которых всю свою любовь и заботы передают в храм Божий - Многая Лета!!! Пример жен-мироносиц показывает, как много тепла, сострадания и любви Господь вложил в душу женщины, которая, благодаря этому, способна на великие дела любви и самопожертвования. ВВ!! Сегодня наши Братья угощали очень обильно и очень вкусно и очень красиво. Спасибочки всем за шикарный праздник! BB!

С праздником! С большим нетерпением мы ждали и готовились к приезду VERA. После литургии мы наслаждались пением 1-го концерта VERA - пением женского хора, который украсил праздник Святых Жен Мироносиц. VERA угостилa нас чудным, молитвенным концертом, что для нас было большой честью. Спасибо VERA за духовную радость и за праздник, который вы нам устроили! Дай Бог Вам силы любви и терпения в вашей работе на многая лета!

Christ Has Risen!

PAKO FESTA 2026
This year Чебурашка has come to celebrate his 60th Birthday with us in Geelong at Pako Festa!
A beautiful day of celebrating all cultures.
Thank you to all who had come to participate in the parade with our beloved 60 years young Чебурашка down Pakington St. Thank you to Tamara Sizenko and all her helpers in organising the parade. Thank you ALL in support of our heritage and culture

What a beautiful day in Geelong. The Tsar and Tsarina had come to support Teen Retreat 2025 with a Royal Blini Luncheon. Faina Ivanovna greeted the Tsar and Tsarina with a gorgeous home made Kolobok ( who ran away from the Tsar and Tsarina ) but was then caught by Nika! The Tsar and Tsarina came bearing gifts to their favourite Village, Geelong. The children were so excited to see the Tsar and Tsarina they sang a special song for the newlyweds. Olga read a special poem for all! Anara sang a few lovely songs to which the Tsar and Tsarina danced. The newly wed Tsar and Tsarina joyfully lead Charochka! A Very Big Thank you to The Teen Retreat team and Sisterhood for a Grand and Royal luncheon and Иван Жигалин ‘s Zakuski table, for everyone who had come to support, who had helped bake, cook, set up, clean up….and entertain! Thank you for a special day!

Ты мой покров державен еси, тричастный Кресте Христов: освяти мя силою твоею, да верою и любовию покланяюся и славлю тя.

Кресту Твоему поклоняемся, Христе, и Святое Воскресение Твое поем и славим

Боготечная звезда, возвещающая пришествие Солнца Правды, Христа Бога нашего, в рождестве Твоем явися, о, Пресвятая Дево; темже людие Божии, пришествия Избавителя верою чаявшии,
видяще Тя чудно от неплодове рождшуюся, таинственно возвеселишася и возопиша: Аллилуиа.

Весна пришла!
С утра наши сестры пришли приготовить вкусные пирожки нам всем на удовольствие к празднику Рождества Пресвятой Богородицы! Ароматы в зале просто чудные! Спасибо всем сестрам, что вы нас всех так балуете!

С Праздником! На улице темные тяжелые тучи, ветер, дождь …. а в храме тепло,полно и приятно было помолиться, особенно когда неожиданно приехал и служил Батюшка издалека. В это воскресенье к нам приехали из далекого Сингапура отец Евгений со семьей. Очень радостно было с ними познакомиться и пообщаться. Интересно было узнать насчет их прихода и как люди живут в Сингапуре. Иван Жигалин привез новые аналои. Теперь польный комплект. Красивые. Также, заметьте, что наши подсвечники (которые еще привезли собой Матафоновы из Китая) были исправлены и почищены. Все блестит! Да еще Молодежный хор пел с новым репертуаром- под руководством Lawrence Boikov ! Радостно мы всех Пап поздравляли! К стати, еще, Fathers Day Raffle разыграли и наш прислужник, Alex M - выиграл и смог преподнести своему отцу в этот особый праздник. . Таня под дождиком занялась Teen Retreat 2025 Bake Sale и Sold Out! Спасибо всем за молитву, поддержку, радостную работу, нашего «сегодня», и нашего будущего.

Just in time for Father’s Day!!!!

Наши Сестры усердно с радостью лепять пельмени на удовольствие всем нам!

A very beautiful and crisp morning in Geelong. We had a very lovely raffle a Pretty N Pink Hamper!! to benefit Teen Retreat Geelong 2025.
The lucky winner of the Pretty N Pink Hamper was………….Alexei!!!!
Congratulations!!! Enjoy!!!
Thank you All for your support of Teen Retreat Geelong 2025!!!

Congratulations on the feast. Today we welcome father Alexander Borodin. Father Alexander is visiting family from Queensland. Father Alexander had read a beautiful sermon that was inspiring and engouraging, supporting our spiritual lives. We hope you enjoy your stay in Geelong.

Today after Liturgy, the Sisterhood had a very special luncheon that was absolutely delicious, a very warm and loving celebration to our Immininiki v. Rev Yaroslav Belikow, Faina Chumakov, and Alla Ponomarenko. Happy Birthday Hristina!Mnogaya Leta! and a 48 year Wedding Anniversary of Father Basil and Matushka Tanya Kozulin Gorko . May God grant you ALL many years of health happiness love and joy! Thank you to ALL for this day special

Христос Воскресе В штате Виктория чудная традиция, где в Светлую Пятницу все священнослужители собираются молиться вместе на Пасхальной вечерне. Каждый год чередуются по приходам. В этом году у нас в Храме. Радостная вечерняя и прекрасно пели под руководством матушки Тане Козулиной. После вечерни, о Ярослав пригласил на трапезу. На Трапезе Сестры приготовили богатый и вкусный прием. Спасибо всем за радостный праздник и возможность всем нам быть вместе Воистину Воскресе

S Prazdnikom!!! Today after the beautiful liturgy the Teen Retreat Geelong 2025 hosted a fabulous fish luncheon! A full and fantastic meal with a sell out on all the fish! Everything was super delicious and plentiful!Thank you to all who cooked, prepared salads, desserts, served, set up and clean up! Just a fantastic Feast day! Congratulations!

What an amazing day at the
Faberge Bake Sale!
So many delicious homemade treats donated and made with lotsa love for the preparation of the upcoming Teen Retreat Geelong 2025!!!
SOLD OUT
A Fantastic effort and a lovely time!
Thank you to all who participated in baking their lovely desserts, for all that helped, to all who came to support, and ….to the ones who ordered items online …. all for Teen Retreat Geelong 2025!!!! THANK YOU ALL!!!!

The Scorcher of a day (36+C) didn’t hold back the crowds! The Parade was absolutely awe-inspiring! Thank you to everyone whom came out today to help support our Community. An absolutely amazing day!

Pako Festa 2025 our Kiosk

Oh my!!! What a day! 36+C degrees and the Kiosk was running at full swing. The food was Delish and the big friendly Russian smiles were contagious to All. Thank you All for your hospitality and kindness throughout the day and always. Siberian Sizzle Sold Out The Parade was incredible! The Dancing was fabulous! Lotsa preparation and work to prepare and be at Pako Festa and everyone working together and helping one another to make it happen. Thank You All! An Absolutely Incredible Day!
PS: the Pako Festa organisers announced a close of Pako Festa due to extreme heat conditions.
It should be cooler tomorrow….
Tomorrow after Liturgy BBQ! Come and celebrate

Ты мой покров державен еси, тричастный Кресте Христов: освяти мя силою твоею, да верою и любовию покланяюся и славлю тя.

Боготечная звезда, возвещающая пришествие Солнца Правды, Христа Бога нашего, в рождестве Твоем явися, о, Пресвятая Дево; темже людие Божии, пришествия Избавителя верою чаявшии,
видяще Тя чудно от неплодове рождшуюся, таинственно возвеселишася и возопиша: Аллилуиа

On these last days of winter, with extreme weather conditions - severe wind gusts at 80 km per hour, 9 meter swells, fallen trees and branches, fallen fences, fallen road signs, various debris in the air….. people were able to come and share their prayers to the Most Holy Theotokos. Friday evening for Moleben and Akathist and Saturday morning for Moleben in English where Soph Tob shared the rich history of the Kursk Root Icon and Her many journeys, shields, protection, and miracles. May the Most Holy Theotokos, save us. Thank you Иван Жигалин for the photos

On Sunday, 21 July, we were honoured to greet the First Hierarch of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia, Metropolitan Nicholas along with his delegation that had come to Geelong with the Kursk Root Wonderworking Icon. Before the start of the Akathist, in front of the Kursk Root Wonderworking Icon of the Mother of God, the Metropolitan had tonsured brother James as a reader. AXIOS! Followed by prayer of the Akathist to the Holy Theotokos. After the service, our lovely sisterhood prepared a beautiful feast, where parishioners had the opportunity to speak with Metropolitan Nicholas and meet the delegates as well as to continue prayers at the Holy Kursk Root icon. Many thanks to Vladyka Metropolitan Nicholas, very reverend Serafim Gan, protodeacon Eugene Kallaur, and protodeacon Paul Tokorev for this blessed opportunity and for coming to visit us all in Geelong. Thank you to our Starosta and his helpers, as well as, our Sisterhood for a joyous evening of celebration and prayer.  May the Most Holy Theotokos pray onto God for all of us. 

Congratulations on the feast of All Saints of Russia This week the Building Committee received the keys of the new units. The Project is complete and ready for tenants. After liturgy, there was a giving of thanks and blessing of the units. Parishioners were able to walk thru the units and take a look. Thank you to our hard working Building Communitee on successfully constructed units- Mnogaya Leta! To our benefactors Memory Eternal. 
A special shout out and happy Anniversary to James and Julie Gorko! 

Sunday, after Liturgy, the Sisterhood had a very special luncheon that was absolutely delicious, a very warm and loving celebration to our Immininiki v.Rev Yaroslav Belikow, Faina Chumakov, and Alla Ponomarenko. Mnogaya Leta! and a 47 year Wedding Anniversary of Father Basil and Matushka Tanya Kozulin Gorko . May God grant you ALL many years of health happiness love and joy! Thank you to ALL for this day special

XB!! Поздравляем нашу Старшую Сестру и всех Женщин которых всю свою любовь и заботы передают в храм Божий - Многая Лета!!! Пример жен-мироносиц показывает, как много тепла, сострадания и любви Господь вложил в душу женщины, которая, благодаря этому, способна на великие дела любви и самопожертвования. ВВ!!
Сегодня наши Братья угощали очень обильно и очень вкусно
Наши детки устроили чудное выступление под руководством Христины
Today, Alex Ilyin had come to give out the prizes for the drawing competition! Hard decision as they were all beautiful! Congratulations to all the winners! Thank you, Alex!
Спасибочки всем за шикарный праздник

Огромное спасибо всем сёстрам и участникам нашей приходской масленицы! Было весело и вкусно!
Наш Медведь (бедный), сильно заболел, и не мог прийти. Но, Маша пришла и развеселила нас всех, танцами и чудным пением! Мы с Машей послали Медведю стопку Блинов и надеемся что он скоро выздоровеет.
Мы сегодня поздравили с днем рождения нашу Старшую Сестру, 70! Таня с большой любовью работает и держит нас всех вместе. Много забот у Старшей Сестры. Не смотря на всю работу, которую она делает, она всегда очень внимательная, дает всем поддержку, доброе слово, и радостную улыбку. Спасибо Тане за все заботы и труды на благо нашей церкви и церковной семьи. Дай Бог здоровья на Многая Лета!
Поздравляем всех с Масленицей

Ты мой покров державен еси, тричастный Кресте Христов: освяти мя силою твоею, да верою и любовию покланяюся и славлю тя.

3 Cheers and a Hip Hip Horray!!! To Starosta, his diligent, thorough, hard working helpers, and all involved in Sunday Sausage Sizzle fundraisers, donors, supporters and volunteers that have contributed to the new floors at Russian School! YPA! YPA! YPA! First items up are the Icons and now the school is nearly ready for the children when they come back from school holiday! Imagine the expressions on their faces when they come back to school? Thank you ALL!

S Prazdnikom!! An Update: Workers are here to place the new floors for our Russian school!

Боготечная звезда, возвещающая пришествие Солнца Правды, Христа Бога нашего, в рождестве Твоем явися, о, Пресвятая Дево; темже людие Божии, пришествия Избавителя верою чаявшии,
видяще Тя чудно от неплодове рождшуюся, таинственно возвеселишася и возопиша: Аллилуиа.

Gorgeous springday in Geelong added to the festive celebration of the blessing of the foundation of the new units being built for the future of our Parish. Thank you so much to the hard work of our Building Committee! After the Blessing we had our Award winning Sunday Sausage Sizzle to benefit the upgrades to Russian school floors. Absolute lovely day of prayer and celebration . Thank you to everyone who helped in making today a very special day

Sooooo much Happening in Geelong!! Sunday the 17th after Liturgy will be the Blessing of the Foundation of the new units that are being built across the street - Our Building Committee has been working hard to make this happen for the future of our Parish. Starosta has been working hard in preparing for the new floors at Russian School. Sausage Sizzle Sunday to help in placing new floors for the Russian School. Come join us as we pray and celebrate.Enjoy a few award winning SausagesJoin in on a round of table tennis Chess tournament and for the little ones Thomas and friends will be there.

Beautiful day for a Sausage Sizzle! Thank you to all who helped make this a special, yummy, fun time to help in getting new floors for Russian school

Зима - а с нашими сестрами всегда весело хорошо и тепло

Congratulations on the Feast! Winter Youth Fellowship in Geelong. After Liturgy, the lovely mums served a grand lunch with the help of our wonderful gentlemen. There was a spiritual discussion provided by Father Yaroslav and then the young folk were able to enjoy some games, make new friends, and see some familiar faces. Thank you to all who helped make this day a very special and fun day.