St Cyril And Methodius Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia

St Cyril And Methodius Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia is a nonprofit religious organization registered in Australia under the Australian Business Number (ABN) 52902502453RR0001. It functions as part of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia (ROCOR) within the Australian and New Zealand Diocese, which oversees the Russian Orthodox communities in the region.

Background and Affiliation

The church is affiliated with the larger Russian Orthodox Diocese of Sydney, Australia and New Zealand, which serves as the administrative and spiritual center for ROCOR parishes in both countries. This diocese is headquartered in Sydney and traces its origins back to the first Russian Orthodox parish established in Australia in 1926.

Mission and Activities

St Cyril And Methodius Church serves the spiritual needs of the Russian Orthodox faithful, promoting Orthodox Christian teachings, liturgical practices, and community life in accordance with the traditions of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia. The organization is engaged in hosting religious services, sacraments, cultural events, and educational activities aimed at preserving and fostering Russian Orthodox heritage in the Australian context.

Educational Connection

The church is linked with the St Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Institute (SCMOI), which acts as the higher educational institute of the Australian and New Zealand Diocese of ROCOR. SCMOI provides theological education and clergy training to support the diocese’s mission, helping to prepare future generations of Orthodox clergy and lay leaders.

Location and Recognition

The registered address of the organization is in Croydon, New South Wales, Australia. As a registered charity, it complies with Australian regulations for nonprofit religious organizations and contributes to the multicultural and religious landscape of the country.

This church, under the auspices of ROCOR and the Australian and New Zealand Diocese, represents the Russian Orthodox spiritual tradition in Australia, fostering community cohesion and religious life among its members[2][5][1].

[1] https://www.scmoi.edu.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/1a8bd464-39af-e811-a962-000d3ad24a0d [3] https://orthodox-world.org/en/i/24503/australia/queensland/arundel/%D1%86%D0%B5%D1%80%D0%BA%D0%BE%D0%B2%D1%8C/saints-cyril-and-methodius-orthodox-church [4] https://www.scmoi.edu.au/contact [5] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_Orthodox_Diocese_of_Sydney,_Australia_and_New_Zealand