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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Upcoming Liturgies

Wed, 24 June
Bible Studies: June
Abbotsford Convent
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24 June 2026, 7:00 pm
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
We celebrate the Divine Liturgy for Holy Apostles Bartholomew and Barnabas
Sat, 11 July
Holy Apostles
Abbotsford
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11 July 2026, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Abbotsford, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
The Patronal Feast of the Holy Apostles will be held on Saturday 11th July 2026 from 7pm.
Wed, 22 July
Bible Studies: July
Abbotsford Convent
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22 July 2026, 7:00 pm
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
This month’s Bible Study will explore spiritual battles and the purity of courage in faith
Wed, 12 Aug
Bible Study: August
Abbotsford Convent
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12 Aug 2026, 7:00 pm
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
This month’s Bible study will explore how faith requires action, and that love can be revealed through service.
Sat, 29 Aug
Dormition
Abbotsford
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29 Aug 2026, 7:00 pm – 11:00 pm
Abbotsford, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
The liturgy for Dormition will be held on Saturday 29th August 2026 from 7pm.

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An Invitation to keep watch over his flock and pray for the edification of his body the Church The Lord walked by the sea of Galilee in which he observed from afar two brothers who were fishermen, Simon who he later named Cephas (Peter) and his younger brother Andrew who were about their trade casting their nets in the sea for the daily catch. He then called out to them: “Follow me” which they perceived were words that moved their hearts to compassion for he added: “I will

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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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