Sunday
Oct252009

« Bishop Elisey visits Swindon »

On the 25th of October Bishop Elisey of Sourozh made an archpastoral visit to the Eucharistic Community of Ss Peter and Paul in Swindon.

His Grace celebrated the Divine Liturgy. He was assisted by Archpriest Maxim Nikolsky of the Diocesan Cathedral in London, who has been the priest of the Russian Orthodox community in Swindon for many years.

At the end of the service Vladyka Elisey addressed the congregation with a few words of archpastoral guidance. His Grace acknowledged with thanks Fr Maxim’s work and wished the congregation spiritual growth and wellbeing.After the service all those present shared a meal prepared by the parishioners.

In his visit Bishop Elisey was accompanied by Protodeacon Dimitri Nedostupenko of the Diocesan Cathedral in London.