Holy Dormition Russian Orthodox Church, Dandenong

Успенская церковь в Данденонге

AustraliaДанденонг1979–1986Public buildings

The Russian Orthodox community in Dandenong took shape in 1962; in 1964 it bought two blocks of land on Morwell Avenue for £1,600 and in 1966–1967 built a brick hall there that served as a temporary church. The foundations of the Dormition church were laid on 18 June 1979, services have been held in it since 1982, and on 11 January 1986 it was consecrated by Archbishop Paul (Pavlov). The parish belongs to the Australian and New Zealand Diocese of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside of Russia.

Русская православная община в Данденонге сложилась в 1962 году; в 1964 году она купила два участка на Моруэлл-авеню за 1600 фунтов и в 1966–1967 годах построила на них кирпичный зал, служивший временной церковью. Закладка Успенского храма состоялась 18 июня 1979 года, с 1982 года в нём идут службы, а 11 января 1986 года храм освятил архиепископ Павел (Павлов). Приход относится к Австралийско-Новозеландской епархии Русской православной церкви заграницей.

Property abroad

EraChurch

FunctionChurch

Present ownerHoly Dormition parish, Dandenong (Australian and New Zealand Diocese, ROCOR)

Acquisitionbuilt, 1964

StatusIn use

As of2026-09

According to a diocesan report of 8 September 2026, the parish celebrated its patronal feast on 28 August 2026 with a liturgy and a procession around the church.