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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia

Locality: Sydney, Australia

Phone: +61 2 9690 6100

Address: 242 Cleveland St, Redfern NSW 2016 Sydney, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.greekorthodox.org.au

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25.01.2022 Australia November (1996) Historic Visit of His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew

24.01.2022 PANTANASSA MONASTERY CHRISTMAS FUNDRAISER. Pre-order Freshly Roasted Coffee for Christmas. Support the Pantanassa Monastery Building Program by treating yourself and your loved ones to some beautiful freshly roasted coffee this Christmas.... Choose from our Espresso, Greek Coffee (unique blend) or Organic Decaf Espresso.

23.01.2022 Sunday at the Cathedral of the The Annunciation with His Eminence, our Archbishop and Father, Makarios.

20.01.2022 If you are interested in learning the sacred art of Byzantine chant, and live in the greater Sydney area, you are most welcome to come along to the Information Evening on Thursday 17th December, at 5.30pm-6.15pm at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Theotokos, 242 Cleveland Street Redfern, NSW 2016.

20.01.2022 Feast of St Philip the Apostle - Ordination of Fr. Irenaeus to the Diaconate.

18.01.2022 Archbishop Makarios: We are bitter about 50 years of silence concerning Halki As is known, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia was invited to be the keynote speaker on the occasion of the 50th anniversary since the establishment of the St John of Damascus Institute of Theology at the University of Balamand, Lebanon. The theme that he discussed over the internet concerned contemporary issues in Bioethics. His Eminence warmly thanked, primarily, His Beatitude Patriar...ch John of Antioch for the invitation and wholeheartedly congratulated the new and worthy Dean of the Theological College, Archimandrite Jacob Halil, as well as the professors and all the staff for the work they perform. He naturally praised the work and contribution of the Theological Institute of Balamand to the Orthodox world but, at the same time, he did not fail to express his bitterness for the fact that in a year, it will be half a century since the closure of a large and historic Theological School that of Halki. Unfortunately, it is almost 50 years since the Turkish government closed the Theological College in Halki. Fifty years of silence, injustice and bitterness, he said in his closing remarks and added: But at the same time we are optimistic. We never lose hope. We are waiting for God’s time to come. See more

17.01.2022 ... . " , " . From Zakynthos to Australia Fr. Nicholas Bozikis shares his memories with us, in the third episode of the series "Our people. Their stories" produced by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.

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16.01.2022 This Sunday at 11 AM, Stella Ladikos from Meraki Mental Health Training will be speaking to young adults at St Stylianos Parish about how to combat the stigma of Mental Health and how to support those we love. We hope you will join us on Sunday! A recording will be made available shortly after the talk #orthodoxcafe #fellowship #communion #love #christ #coffee Orthodox Cafe StStylianos Gymea

15.01.2022 Message from the Archbishop of Australia for the World Day on the Rights of the Child The 20th day of November has been assigned as World Day for the Rights of the Child. ... This day, as well as yesterday and tomorrow, and indeed every day of the year, all children, wherever they may be around the world, hope and envision a better world, for themselves, for their families, for the communities in which they live and for all humanity. And when we, the adults forget, and when we are indifferent, when we become alienated and, in the end give up, they insist on hoping and envisioning a world with more love and compassion, with kindness and peace. A world that seems so close to the one that Christ showed us through his teaching. Therefore, this day, which is dedicated to the rights of children, constitutes an opportunity to think about, and to reflect on our responsibilities to them and to whatever beautiful reality they long to create. We are called to consider that everyone, depending on their position and strengths, must contribute to the formation of an environment which is secure and prosperous, free from all forms of violence and danger. We do not overlook that we have before us a long road to travel, as millions of children around the world continue to suffer abuse, exploitation and social exclusion; continue to face serious risks to their health and lives, growing up deprived of basic goods and freedoms. However, we do not despair and, on the occasion of this day today, we renew our commitment to daily struggle, in the community and society where each of us lives and works. Our Holy Archdiocese, serving with devotion the command of the Lord: Let the children come to me (Mt 19:14), works tirelessly to bring young people closer to Christ and to make Him the precious compass to their dreams in life. But beyond this, however, with our good bishops and priests across the states of Australia, we strive every day to also follow the converse path: that is, to turn our own steps towards the children, so that we can recognise and meet their needs, both material and spiritual, to listen to their anxieties and worries, to offer them opportunities for expression, participation, creation. I hope, with God's help, that we might be able to have added a little stone to the edifice that the custodians of the hope of this world dream of building.

15.01.2022 VIDEO MESSAGE by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew at the G20 Interfaith Forum (Riyadh, October 13-17, 2020)

14.01.2022 Archbishop Makarios’ letter to LaTrobe University Chancellor John Brumby about the proposed cancellation of Modern Greek Studies.

14.01.2022 The keynote address delivered by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia at the St. John of Damascus Institute of Theology, University of Balamand, on the occasion of the Institute’s 50th anniversary since its establishment.

14.01.2022 HONOURING 20 YEARS SINCE THE MILLENNIUM CHOIR PERFORMED AT THE SYDNEY 2000 OLYMPIC GAMES OPENING CEREMONY His Eminence Archbishop Makarios will honour the distinguished Conductor, Mr George Ellis, and all the members of both the Millennium Choir and the Millennium Children’s Choir who performed so memorably at the Sydney 2000 Olympic Games Opening and Closing Ceremonies. It was 15th September 2000 when the Millennium Choir of the Archdiocese presented the Olympic Anthem in Gr...eek at the highest podium of Stadium Australia in a spectacular Ceremony made equally memorable by the performance of the Millennium Children’s Choir, both under the competent baton of Mr George Ellis. His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, recognising the cultural and historic significance of those magnificent performances which made the Greek people of Australia and Greeks around the world so proud. INVITES Everyone involved with the organisation, management and on-stage success of the Millennium Choirs to join His Eminence for an EVENING OF REMINISCING To be held at the St Spyridon Parish Hall on Wednesday 9th December 2020 from 7.00 pm RSVP by Monday 7th December 2020 Contact: Vivienne Gemenis on 0412 284 556 Father Steven Scoutas on 0417 771 113 preferably by text message to confirm your attendance.

13.01.2022 All interested applicants asked to kindly fill in the online form available on www.nmca.org.au

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12.01.2022 Archbishop Makarios to new deacon: As love will crucify you, so will it crown you On Saturday 14th November, on the day that our Church commemorates the memory of St Philip the Apostle, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia officiated at matins and presided over the Divine Liturgy, concelebrating with the Chancellor of the Holy Archdiocese, Bishop Emilianos of Meloa, at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos in Sydney. In an atmosphere of spiritual joy,...Continue reading

11.01.2022 SPECIAL EVENT: Tribute in honour of Archbishop Stylianos of Australia of blessed memory With the blessing and exhortation of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia a special event will take place on Monday, 14th December 2020 in the reception hall of St Andrew’s Theological College at 6:00pm in honour of Archbishop Stylianos Harkianakis of Australia of blessed memory, who reposed in the Lord on 25th March 2019. The first part of the proceedings includes the presentat...ion of an honorary Volume concerning the life and works of the late Hierarch, under the title, Archbishop Stylianos Pastor, Theologian, Poet. It is a publication of St Andrew’s Orthodox Press that was completed under the guidance and supervision of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia. The approximately 600-page Volume contains notable texts, written in Greek and English by learned and renowned hierarchs, university professors, clergy and laity, who knew the late Hierarch and who associated with him. It also includes a substantial number of photographs of historical importance from moments periods during the course of the life of the late Archbishop. The Volume begins with a message from His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and Preface by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios. During the second half of the event, a documentary will be screened titled, An Opal of Many Colors: Archbishop Stylianos Harkianakis of Australia (1935-2019). The 70-minute Tribute to the Archbishop presents the journey of the late Hierarch with references to his youth, the duration of his studies, the beginning of his ministry and university career, his election and enthronement as Archbishop of Australia as well as his 44-year contribution and crucial action at the helm of the Orthodox Church in the Antipodes. Due to the restrictive measures as a result of the pandemic, participation in the event on 14th December will be by invitation only. Further similar events will follow, which will also include the screening of the documentary about Archbishop Stylianos of Australia, of blessed memory.

11.01.2022 M E S S A G E of His Eminence Archbishop MAKARIOS of Australia for the Year 12 students who are about to do their exams My beloved students and children in the Lord, ...Continue reading

11.01.2022 His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia,will be delivering the keynote address at the St John of Damascus Institute of Theology, University of Balamand on the occasion of the Institute's 50th anniversary since its establishment.

10.01.2022 ARCHBISHOP MAKARIOS MESSAGE FOR THE 80TH ANNIVERSARY OF OXI DAY. The heroic NO of October 28, 1940, is flanked with pride, gratitude and responsibility. These three words which echo through our ears only to travel to our thoughts, overwhelm our very existence today. We stand with pride because 80 years ago the small and poor nation of Greece stood up to the mighty war weapons of fascist Italy and Nazi Germany, only to become an example of heroism and self-sacrifice for al...l the peoples of the world. Reflecting on this spirit of self-sacrifice and strength with which our ancestors fought for our Faith and Homeland, we bow with respect to their memory and express our deepest gratitude. Without their struggle, none of what we enjoy today would be possible. At the same time, we give praise and show gratitude to the Blessed Theotokos for the protection and comfort she gave to the struggle of the Greeks during the epic of 1940. Today's anniversary, which coincides with the feast of Her Holy Protection is another reminder to all that in the critical moments of history, the Blessed Theotokos with Her grace fortified and sheltered the Nation of Greece. As we can appreciate, we have a sacred obligation and responsibility to pass this legacy which was given to us by our ancestors, to the generations that will follow. It is not just dates, names, and "bare" information that our young people need to memorise. Above all, it is the ideals and values of our Nation and Faith, which prompted our ancestors with solidarity to resist heroically and willingly, sacrificing even their lives. It would be an omission if we forgot that the Epic of 1940 and World War II as a whole, were a historical circumstance in which the bonds of friendship between Greeks and Australians were further strengthened after they fought together on the same side of history. With these thoughts, on behalf of their Graces our Assistant Bishops, together with the holy clergy, the monastics and honest people of our Holy Archdiocese, I wish all Greek women and men everywhere around the world, many blessed years sheltered by the Holy Spirit!

08.01.2022 If you are interested in learning the sacred art of Byzantine chant, you are most welcome to come along to the information evening on Thursday 17th December, at 5.30pm at the Hall of the Theological College, 242 Cleveland Street Redfern.

08.01.2022 NIMMITABEL GREEK TRIBUTE EVENT The National Committee for the celebration of the Bicentenary of the Hellenic Revolution (1821-2021)will be celebrating the life of Ghikas Voulgaris (also known as Jigger Bulgary and Jekeir Boulgeires, (c1809-1874) in Nimmitabel on Sunday 6 December 2020, from 5pm. The National Committee would especially like to make contact with members of the McKay, Cameron, Linnane, Silk, Kelly, Kiss, and Miller families, all of whom have ancestral ties to Vo...ulgaris and his Irish-born wife Mary Lyons. The event will commence with a prayer service at the grave of Ghikas Voulgaris in the Nimmitabel Pioneer Cemetery, led by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, from 5pm. Ghikas Voulgaris was born on the Aegean island of Hydra, growing up to be a sailor-fighter in the Hellenic War of Independence (1821-1830). Along with his shipmates, Voulgaris was arrested by the Royal Navy and convicted of piracy in 1828. Initially sentenced to death by hanging, Voulgaris’ punishment was commuted to transportation for life to Sydney, arriving in 1829. Receiving an Absolute Pardon in 1836, Voulgaris became one of Australia’s first two Hellene settlers, together with his shipmate Antonis Manolis. By the 1850s, Voulgaris had become a pioneer settler in the Monaro, where he lived the rest of his days. For more information and to RSVP your attendance, send a message to [email protected] by Friday 4 December 2020.

07.01.2022 St Andrew's Theological College will be hosting an Open Day on 17th of December! You are invited to "come and see" and learn firsthand about the different programs and activities. For more details, including registration, please see the flyer. We hope to see you there!

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02.01.2022 .. , , . His Eminence Archbishop Makarios presided over the Year 12 Doxology service at St Euphemia College, Bankstown, and with much love imparted to the graduates, paternal advice, and spiritually edifying words.

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