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, 22 Nov
Holy Angelic and Blessed Powers
Abbotsford Convent
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22 Nov 2025, 7:00 pm
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
Sat, 06 Dec
Entrance of the Theotokos into the Temple
Abbotsford Convent
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06 Dec 2025, 7:00 pm
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
Wed, 17 Dec
Bible Study: December
Abbotsford Convent
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17 Dec 2025, 7:00 pm
Abbotsford Convent, Abbotsford Convent, 1 St Heliers St, Abbotsford VIC 3067, Australia
This month’s Bible study will focus on courage, purity, and faithfulness which is not abstract but incarnate through the stories of St Barbera and St John Demascene

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UNCERTAINTY PERFECTED VIA GRACE GIVEN THROUGH DIVERSE GIFTS!

BEHOLD THE HOLY FOR THE HOLY! There came to pass that the administrator of the local synagogue named Jairus came to Jesus who was in that area and on seeing him, he cast himself down at his feet and began weeping; he begged the Lord to come visit his house for his only child a daughter of twelve years of age was approaching death. (Lk 8:41) This past week has been one of experiencing people’s pain, anxieties and troubles with various situations. Regardless of what those situa

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Conception of St John the Baptist

Oct 5

Combined Liturgy for Nativity of the Holy Theotokos and the Elevation of the Holy Cross

Sep 21

Dormition of the Holy Theotokos

Aug 31

Patronal Feast of the Holy Apostles

Jul 13

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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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