October 2004
The Russian Orthodox Church celebrated the feast of St. Sergius of Radonezh on October 10th 2004. His Grace was invited to attend the celebration and give a small homily. His Grace was instrumental in building the Russian Orthodox Church in South Africa. His Grace received an honorary award from the Patriarch of Moscow for his assistance with building the church.
St. Sergius is the patron Saint of the Russian Church in South Africa. The church is named after him and he is highly venerated by the people. In attendance were delegates from various Russian States, both clergy and ambassadors.
The Russian congregation also welcomed their new priest Fr. Yohan. Fr. Philariet the current priest is returning back to Moscow. He has been assigned to serve in France.
The Russian Orthodox Church celebrated the feast of St. Sergius of Radonezh on October 10th 2004. His Grace was invited to attend the celebration and give a small homily. His Grace was instrumental in building the Russian Orthodox Church in South Africa. His Grace received an honorary award from the Patriarch of Moscow for his assistance with building the church.
St. Sergius is the patron Saint of the Russian Church in South Africa. The church is named after him and he is highly venerated by the people. In attendance were delegates from various Russian States, both clergy and ambassadors.
The Russian congregation also welcomed their new priest Fr. Yohan. Fr. Philariet the current priest is returning back to Moscow. He has been assigned to serve in France.