Pau, France, January 3, 2025
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A second parish community has been formed in the southwestern French city of Pau.
This new parish, within the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia’s Diocese of Great Britain and Western Europe, is named for St. John (Maximovitch) of San Francisco, who was once the local ruling hierarch, the diocese reports.
The new community was formed “In response to requests from faithful, and in recognition of the evident missionary need for increased activity in the region, where many individuals seek to draw closer to God and be united to His Holy Church.”
The new parish is currently working to secure a location for regular services. In the meantime, information about the schedule of services and locations can be found on the parish’s Telegram channel.
Last month, OrthoChristian reported that a new church named for St. John is being built in Uganda.
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