News · 9 November
Metropolitan Hilarion’s new book on prayer presented on RCF radio
In the programme “Les chemins de l’orthodoxie”, Fr Jean-Claude Gurnade spoke about “La prière, une rencontre avec Dieu”, published by the French publisher Salvator.
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News · 9 November
Third International Congress of Choir Directors and Singers at St Alexander Nevsky Cathedral dedicated to Kastalsky
From 30 October to 1 November, choir directors and singers from seven countries met in Paris. This year the congress was dedicated to the memory of the composer Alexander Kastalsky.
News · 7 November
General Assembly of the Archdiocese held in Paris
On 6–7 November 2026, the regular General Assembly of the Archdiocese took place at Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Paris. The Assembly elected Archpriest Matthieu Leszczynski as vicar bishop of the Archdiocese.
News · 16 October
Inter-Orthodox Vespers at Notre-Dame de Paris — 18 October
On Sunday 18 October at 4 p.m., inter-Orthodox Vespers for the feast of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite will be served at Notre-Dame de Paris.
News · 28 September
“God’s Love in the Face of Suffering”: the 32nd meeting of the Saint Silouan the Athonite Association in Paris, 2–4 October
The annual meeting devoted to the spiritual legacy of Saint Silouan will take place in Paris from 2 to 4 October.
News · 24 September
St Sergius Institute opens registration for the 2026–2027 academic year
In-person, correspondence and distance programmes: how to apply and what to watch out for.
News · 23 September
3rd International Meeting of Choir Directors and Singers at Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral — 30 October to 1 November
Choir directors and singers from parishes across Western Europe will gather in Paris for three days.
News · 18 September
The Archdiocese’s 2027 church calendar is out
The Archdiocese’s annual edition: A5, 108 pages; orders by e-mail.
News · 12 September
Patronal feast of Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral: Metropolitan Jean celebrates the Divine Liturgy
Three auxiliary bishops, certificates of appreciation for parishioners, a procession — and the next day, the ordination of a priest for Düsseldorf.
News · 1 September
“And God saw that it was good”: a day of prayer for the care of creation in Paris
On 12 September the Orthodox bishops of France and Benelux invite the faithful to the Cathedral of the Holy Archangels.
News · 31 August
The feast of the Dormition of the Mother of God at Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral on rue Daru
Metropolitan Jean celebrated the Divine Liturgy for the Dormition and preached on the Orthodox veneration of the Mother of God.
News · 27 August
Annual pilgrimage to Our Lady of Walsingham — 19 September
The Divine Liturgy in the Orthodox Chapel, a procession with the cross from the Slipper Chapel to the Holy House and a moleben to the Mother of God.