DIOCESE OF GREAT BRITAIN AND WESTERN EUROPE: 10 November 2026
The tenth anniversary of the episcopal service of Bishop Irenei is celebrated in France

On Friday, 6 November, 2026, the feast day of the Icon of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow," His Grace Bishop Irenei of London and Western Europe officiated at Divine Liturgy at the church dedicated to the feastday in Menton, France. His Grace was congratulated on the tenth anniversary of his episcopal consecration, which was held in the cathedral of the same holiday in San Francisco, CA.

Details of the even are posted on the official website of the Western European Diocese.

On Sunday, 8 November, 2026, the 23rd Sunday after Pentecost and the feast day of St Dimitrios of Thessaloniki, Vladyka Irenei officiated at Divine Liturgy at the Cathedral of the Nativity of the Mother of God in London, England. His Grace received gifts to mark the occasion, including a panagia of the Mother of God "Joy of All Who Sorrow." A festive trapeza luncheon was then offered for all participants.