CHURCH OF THE

HOLY APOSTLES

METROPOLIS of AUSTRALIA and NEW ZEALAND
Exarchate of the British Isles

The Autonomous Orthodox Church of Western Europe and Canada – UOC (Ukrainian Orthodox Church) - PK (Patriarchate of Kyiv) is a Canonical (legitimate) Church which stems from the Patriarchal See of Elder Kyiv. Our Apostolic Succession comes from the Russian Orthodox Church.

We are thoroughly recognized by Orthodox Christendom. The Patriarchal Mandate of Mission bestowed us is precisely to bring the Ancient Faith back to the West which is in desperate need – her people being scattered within a state of fragmented Christianity!

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The Byzantine Church of Italy

Many Roman Christians from Italian heritage seek to go back to their roots, their Mother Church which for a large territory of Southern Italy was under the spiritual protection of the Great Church of Constantinople!

Alike adoption along with its various reasons – good, bad, and indifferent, one has the ardent desire to know their true heritage in order that their life receive healing and wholeness; the sense of belonging to that which is truly part of our DNA.

We should all be most grateful to the family that has adopted us and.... [read more]

Upcoming Liturgies

Sat, 21 Feb
Forgiveness Sunday
Abbotsford Convent
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21 Feb 2026, 7:00 pm
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
The vigil of Forgiveness Sunday will be held on Saturday 21st February 2026 from 7pm
Multiple Dates
Wed, 25 Feb
Presanctified Liturgy
Abbotsford Convent
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25 Feb 2026, 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
The Presanctified Liturgy will be held every Wednesday evening during the season of Great Lent

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LENT IS IN SEASON!

DON'T GIVE THINGS UP - TAKE THINGS ON! When fasting, do not be like the numerous hypocrites who lull in seasonal surroundings; sad faces, camouflaging themselves with the appearance of austerity for they definitely will be subject to the judgement of righteousness that awaits them. Rather, when you sincerely fast, do not appear to be doing so; anointing your head with oil and washing your face so that you may go about your daily business as usual. Remember that the Father who

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HOLY APOSTLES

Based in Melbourne, the Holy Apostles: Metropolis of Australia and New Zealand exists via the pleasure of the Holy Spirit within the Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Patricachate of Kyiv and Archdiocese of Western Europe and Canada in order to re-establish Holy Orthodoxy amongst the people whose heritage stems from Elder Rome.

Our objective is to restore dignity and canonicity to a church that has forgotten the mindset of the apostles: to preach, teach and welcome people from all walks of life - becoming a true church for Australia and New Zealand within the Roman Orthodox tradition.

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