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On 17th February 2010, the rector of St Sergius, Father Daniel Lugavoy, took part in ceremonies held at the bishopric in Johannesburg to commemorate the Name Day of His Beatitude Theodorus II, Pope and Patriarch of Alexandra and All Africa. After the celebration of the Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts, His Eminence Seraphim, Archbishop of Johannesburg and Pretoria, greeted all present and gave speech about the high service of the Patriarch. He noted that soul of His Beatitude Theodorus II aspired to a church service since childhood. At the tea which was held afterwards, Fr Daniel asked His Eminence to convey to his Beatitude Theodorus II, on behalf of the members of the St Sergius parish, heartfelt congratulations and sincere prayers for the all-strengthening help of God in his most holy service.
Holy Trinity Day in the Russian church in South Africa.
Classical music concert in the Russian church in South Africa.Classical music concert in the Russian church in South Africa.
Victory Day in South Africa On 9 May, the parish of St Sergius of Radonezh in Johannesburg, RSA, the only Russian parish in subequatorial Africa, commemorated Victory Day to celebrate the 65th year since the end of the Second World War.
Holy Pascha in South AfricaThe Paschal Liturgy was celebrated at the church of St Sergius of Radonezh, the only Russian Orthodox Church in Africa south of the Sahara. About 200 people took part in the midnight Paschal procession. The congregation consisted of not only Russian speakers, but also Afrikaans and English-speaking parishioners.
First week of great LentDuring the first week of Great Lent, services were held daily at the church of St Sergius of Radonezh. In the evenings, the service of Great Compline with the reading of the Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete was held.
Visit of the Decorative Arts Society (DARTS)On 20 Feb 2010, the church of St Sergius of Radonezh was visited by representatives of the Decorative Arts Society (DARTS).
Repair work in the St. Sergius church.On the 16th Feb 2010, the parish church building of St Sergius of Radonezh underwent repair work to reseal the windows on the drums of the central cupola and roof.
Rector of St Sergius takes part in Diplomatic Workers’ DayOn 9 February 2010, a formal reception was held at the Russian embassy in South Africa to commemorate ‘Diplomatic Workers’ Day’.
Meatfare Sunday in a Russian Church at the south of AfricaOn 7 Feb 2010, after the Divine Liturgy, parishioners of the church of St Sergius of Radonezh in Johannesburg, South Africa, held a special celebration to mark the beginning of Cheesefare week, namely Meatfare Sunday.
Arrival of the new Rector of St. Sergius ChurchOn the 24th of January 2010, after the Divine liturgy, a special prayer was done in the Russian Orthodox Church of St Sergius of Radonezh in Johannesburg dedicated to the beginning of the new academic year, which starts at the beginning of January in South Africa and not in September as in Russia. At the end of the service, the congregation was introduced to their new Rector, Father Daniel Lugovoy, whose appointment was decided by the Holy Synod of the Russian Orthodox Church on the 10th of October 2009.
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