Parish Statutes

How the parish is organised: membership, the parish assembly, the council and shared responsibility for church life.

ROCOR Standard Parish Statutes

The full Russian text is published on the website of the Synod of Bishops of the Russian Orthodox Church Outside Russia.

Read the full Statutes on the Synod website (Russian)

What the Statutes govern

  • The aims of the parish and its relationship with the diocese.
  • Membership and the rights and duties of parish members.
  • The parish assembly, Parish Council and the duties of office-holders.
  • The sisterhood, auditing committee, parish property and funds.

This page helps you find the document. Read the full Statutes, including the conditions for membership and participation in parish governance, using the link above.

Would you like to become a member of our parish?

Joining the parish and taking part in its life · Regular contribution