Greek Community of Orange and District "St. Catherine" in Orange, New South Wales | Community group

Greek Community of Orange and District "St. Catherine"

Locality: Orange, New South Wales

Phone: +61 417 971 935

Address: 46 McNamara Street 2800 Orange, NSW, Australia

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25.01.2022 Wishing all Mother's a happy day today and always.

24.01.2022 Happy Nameday today .... St Sophia....... her daughters Ayapi.... Pisti..... Elpida... God Bless you all

23.01.2022 Maundy Thursday is the Christian holy day falling on the Thursday before Easter. It commemorates the Washing of the Feet and Last Supper of Jesus Christ with th...e Apostles, as described in the canonical gospels. It is the fifth day of Holy Week, preceded by Holy Wednesday and followed by Good Friday See more

21.01.2022 Next church service 21 June 2020

18.01.2022 Next church service 2 August.

15.01.2022 So lovely to see everyone after such a long time. Welcome back friends. Have a great week!

14.01.2022 VIDEO: MESSAGE OF HIS ALL-HOLINESS ECUMENICAL PATRIARCH BARTHOLOMEW REGARDING COVID-19 Brother hierarchs and beloved children in the Lord, From the Phanar, from... the heart of the Queen of Cities, from the City of the Great Church and of Haghia Sophia, we are communicating with each and every one of you women, men, and children because of the unprecedented conditions and tribulation that we are facing as a human race as a result of the global threat posed by the pandemic of the new coronavirus, called Covid-19. The voice of the Church, of the Mother Church, cannot be silent in such times. Our words, then, take the form we have learned through the ages: through the liturgy and through instruction, with encouragement and consolation. We sincerely thank all those who struggle with self-sacrifice, even neglecting themselves and their families, including: - Medical and nursing professionals at the front lines, beside our brothers and sisters who are suffering, - Researchers and scientists searching for proper medication and vaccination to deliver us from this virus, but also - All those actively working hard to address this pandemic. Your contribution is invaluable. It is an offering to all of society. It is a sacrifice that deserves every honor and gratitude. All of us thank you and applaud you, not only from the windows of our homes, but everywhere and at all times. Our thoughts and our prayers are with you. In this struggle, our appointed states, governments and appropriate health authorities have the primary responsibility for planning, confronting and overcoming this crisis. We might describe them as Commanders on the battlefield against an invisible, but now well-known, enemy. An enemy that has turned against humanity. The burden of the responsibility, that they bear on their shoulders, by necessity demands the cooperation of us all. Now is the time of personal and social responsibility. Therefore, our dear children, we entreat you as your spiritual father to respond faithfully and patiently to all the difficult but necessary measures proposed by our health authorities and nations. Everything is being done for our protection, for our common good, in order to contain the spread of this virus. Our liberation from this distress depends entirely on our own cooperation. Perhaps some of you have felt that these drastic measures undermine or harm our faith. However, that which is at stake is not our faith it is the faithful. It is not Christ it is our Christians. It is not the divine-man but human beings. Our faith is firmly established in the roots of our culture. Our faith is a living faith, and there is no exceptional circumstance that can limit or suppress it. What must be limited and suppressed in these extraordinary circumstances are gatherings and large congregations of people. Let us remain in our homes. Let us be careful and protect those around us. And there, from our homes, strengthened by the power of our spiritual unity, let each and every one of us pray for all humankind. We will pass through this period like a journey through the desert to reach the Promised Land, where science, by the grace of God, will overcome this virus. We are certain that, through our prayers as well, science will indeed prevail. So it is good for us to remain united in spirit, as we continue the struggle of repentance and holiness. We see our neighbors suffering from the consequences of the virus, while others have already fallen and departed from among us. Our Church hopes and prays for the healing of the sick, for the souls of the departed, and for courage and strength to the families of the afflicted. This trial, too, shall pass. The clouds will clear, and the Sun of Righteousness will eliminate the deadly effect of the virus. But our lives will have changed forever. This trial is an opportunity for us to change for the better. In the direction of establishing love and solidarity. Beloved children in the Lord, may the blessing of the Lord, through the intercessions of the All-Holy Mother of God, accompany us in our journey, transform our voluntary isolation into genuine communion, and become our prayer and destination to appreciate the meaning of this, so that we may return to that which is true, to that which is pleasing to God! Have courage! And may God be with us!

13.01.2022 With much enthusiasm, we announce that His Eminence Archbishop Makarios’ first book to be released in English is now available. To order a copy of Lord and Master of my life please click the link: https://www.greekorthodoxbookshop.com.au/index.php

12.01.2022 CHRIST HAS RISEN Xristos Anesti ( ) ... . English Christ is risen Christ is risen from the dead, having beaten Death by [his own] death and having given the gift of life to those in the graves. https://lyricstranslate.com//xristos-anesti-christ-risen.h

12.01.2022 https://youtu.be/zuGUB53zn7I

10.01.2022 Beautiful voices filled our little church today.

10.01.2022 About Agios Fanourios and the tradition of the Faneropita , . My St. Fanourios, reveal it.... Little is known of the holy Martyr Fanourios. His Icon was discovered in the year 1500 among the ruins of an ancient church on Rhodes we therefore call him The Newly Revealed. We pray to Saint Fanourios to help recover things that have been lost. The Tradition of the Faneropita When the Saint reveals what is lost, bake this cake in his honor, and bring it to the church to be blessed and shared with the community. It is also a tradition for each person to say a prayer for St. Fanourios’ mother when eating their slice of the cake. RECIPE Ingredients: 4 cups flour 4 tsp. baking powder 1 tsp. cinnamon 1 cup oil 1 cup & 2 Tbsp. sugar 1/2 cup water 1/2 cup golden raisins 1/2 cup dark raisins 1/2 cup coarsely chopped walnuts 3/4 cup orange juice grated peel of one lemon pinch of salt powdered sugar to dust the top Directions: Mix flour and cinnamon in a large bowl. In another bowl, mix oil, sugar, orange juice, water and lemon peel. Beat well. Add baking powder, salt, raisins and walnuts to the first bowl. Mix well. Add dry ingredients to Bowl 2.Grease and flour a baking pan. Pour batter into pan. Bake for 45 minutes @ 350 degrees.Cool completely. Dust with powdered sugar. Tip: Let the cake sit a day before serving, as it will better absorb the flavor. The Tradition of Agios Fanourios' Mother There is a tradition that his mother was a sinner, and Agios Fanourios was unable to convert her in her lifetime. After she died, it is said that he prayed more for her salvation than for his own. Even when facing is own death, he prayed: For the sake of these my sufferings, Lord, help all those who will pray to Thee for the salvation of Fanourios' sinful mother. So, the following prayer has become a tradition for many Christians: O Lord, save Fanourios' mother and help me, a sinner. https://www.holytrinitynr.org/about-agios-fanourios

05.01.2022 WE HAVE HEARD YOU AND RESPONDED. ALL SERVICES WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED DURING HOLY WEEK.

03.01.2022 Happy Father’s Day from St Catherine’s in Orange! A lovely service on a beautiful spring day. Farewell to Father Nicholas. We will miss you. Have a great week everyone!

03.01.2022 A glorious day in Orange today as we welcome Fr Spiros for the first time. ! Have a wonderful Sunday, friends.

01.01.2022 Wishing everyone a Happy Holy Week in these difficult times. If you would like watch live church services, you can follow some of the Churches in Sydney. Like their pages and you will receive notification when services are live. Stay safe, stay home.