NEWS FROM THE DIOCESES
 
DIOCESE OF AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND: August 25, 2004

The 40th Annual Russian Orthodox Youth Conference to be held in Canberra

As reported by Protodeacon Basil Yakimov, the 40th Annual Russian Orthodox Youth Conference of the Diocese of Australia and New Zealand is scheduled to be held in Canberra from 19-25 December. The Conference will be held under the sacred illumination of the Akhtyrka Icon of the Mother of God, which is kept at the Stavropighial Church of the Diocesan Administration. Besides divine services, choir rehearsals, lectures and round tables on spiritual and moral and church historical topics, a talent show, various recreational activities, sports and other events will be offered, at which young people can become better acquainted.

The deadline for registration is November 26.

For further information, please contact Protodeacon Basil Yakimov at byakimov@csc.com.au, or by telephone at (02) 6291 6584 or (02) 6238 2612.

More information with regard to the schedule and program will be posted on the official site of the Synod of Bishops in the near future.