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.
Parish life · 22 October
Catechesis at “Daru”: how Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral prepares adults for baptism
Since 2021 some sixty young catechumens have been baptised at Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral in Paris. Protodeacon Alexandre Kedroff describes the cathedral’s school of catechesis.
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.
Interview · 15 October
“I knew Father Alexander Men”: the recollections of Hieromonk John (Guaita)
Hieromonk John (Guaita) remembers Fr Alexander Men: Novaya Derevnya, lunch for two on one plate, and a priest who pointed to Christ.
Reflections · 4 October
The Christian and artificial intelligence
We are the first generation to carry in our pockets a thing that talks to us. How artificial intelligence works, why its “kindness” is a trap, and three simple rules for keeping your soul in a world where the machine has learned to speak.
Holy sites · 30 September
Saint Sophia and her daughters: how the Roman martyrs Faith, Hope and Love came to rest in Alsace
For more than twelve centuries the relics of Saint Sophia and her daughters have been venerated at Eschau near Strasbourg. The life of the martyrs, the long journey of their relics from Rome to Alsace, and how to venerate them today.
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.
Parish life · 28 September
Klausen: over three hundred pilgrims for the patronal feast of the Monastery of the Nativity of the Mother of God
On 20–21 September more than three hundred pilgrims from Germany, Luxembourg, Belgium and Paris came to the Archdiocese’s monastery near Trier: festal services, a concert, a charity fair and the presentation of the future “Heritage of Klausen” museum.
Parish life · 24 September
Courses in liturgical order and chant at Saint Alexander Nevsky Cathedral begin on 15 October
From 15 October, Thursday evening classes for clergy, singers, choir directors and all interested faithful. Free of charge.
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.