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CYC NSW

Locality: Redfern, New South Wales

Address: 242 Cleveland St 2016 Redfern, NSW, Australia

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

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25.01.2022 Need to unwind at the end of a busy week? Saint Nectarios Burwood - Sydney, Australia is holding an English Divine Liturgy this week. St Nectarios Church, 26 Railway Parade, Burwood 27 November 7.15 pm

25.01.2022 Get excited for our last talk in the "Christ: The True Gift" talk series, co-hosted by St George Fellowship - S.G.F Young Adults!! This talk is Part 3/3 of our Nativity Feast talks. We have a very special guest speaker, Geronda Ieronymos, Abbot of St George Monastery, Yellow Rock who will present "Preparing to contain, the Uncontainable". Tuesday, 15 December 2020 7:00pm St. George Greek Orthodox Church, 90-91 Newcastle St, Rose Bay... Rego link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/preparing-to-contain-the-un

24.01.2022 Today is #RUOKDay Caring about the mental health and wellbeing of the people around us is an important and practical way to show love. In a year where most people have a good reason to say, 'no, I'm not OK,' we need to be ready to have tough conversations.... We may be guilty of dismissing a person's experiences by telling them, 'others have it harder' or 'God wouldn't have given you this challenge unless you could handle it.' While we may have good intentions, these words can stop people from seeking the support they need. Learn some different strategies to start a conversation, listen with empathy and connect people to support if they need it. Visit www.ruok.org.au/how-to-ask Remember, a conversation can change a life. Let's all take the time today to learn how to ask 'R U OK?'

23.01.2022 In today's Gospel Reading, Christ teaches us the Way of the Cross, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me." How do we apply this in our lives?

23.01.2022 How would you define joy in your life? | #stayinspired "Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the end result of your faith, the salvation of your souls." 1 Peter 1:8-9

22.01.2022 It's the climax of the Orthodox wedding service, but what is the tradition behind the crowning ceremony? #traditionexplained

21.01.2022 Pop Up Sweet Store Get your sweet fix at St Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church - Central Mangrove following the Divine Liturgy. St Dionysios Greek Orthodox Church, Mangrove... Sunday 13 September See more

21.01.2022 Some news from FOCUS UNSW - Fellowship of Orthodox Christian University Students! Registrations for the FOCUS UNSW Forum 2020 open tonight. The details:... St. Catherine Greek Orthodox Church, Mascot 6.30 PM on Thursday 17 September 2020 The line up: His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia Fr Gerasimos Koutsouras Dr Philip Kariatlis Find details below and be sure to register in advance!

20.01.2022 We can take many meanings from todays gospel reading. One of them is how to understand our difficulties, or challenging people in our lives, as experiences that can help us grow. Read on to find out how.

20.01.2022 Wednesday Wisdom Cheerfulness Here are some synonyms for 'cheerfulness' - happy, bright, joyful, merry. We should do our best to carry a sunny disposition. Positivity drives away despondency. Light-heartedness drives away darkness. We gain nothing by being pessimistic. We gain an abundance of blessings when we choose to be optimistic.

20.01.2022 Other denominations will use everything from an organ to a rock band. So why don't the Orthodox use musical instruments in our services? #traditionexplained Learn more about Byzantine chanting www.greekorthodox.org.au/?page_id=3372

19.01.2022 Last week we celebrated the Feast Day of Saint Fanourios, who helps us find lost things. There is a tradition in our Church that when Saint Fanourios's intercedes to help us find something, we thank him by baking a special cake. Have this #traditionexplained and get the recipe by visiting www.cycnsw.org.au/post/fanouropita-recipe

18.01.2022 Ready for the next Nepsis Talk delivered by His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa? Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah 18 September 2020 6:30pm... Register now: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/vigilance-a-talk-by-bishop-emiliano Want to catch up on previous talks or ask a question?www.cycnsw.org.au/nepsis-series

18.01.2022 There's a rhyme and reason behind the set up of the iconostasis at the front of the church. #traditionexplained Learn more here www.cycnsw.org.au//the-structure-of-the-iconostasis-tradit

17.01.2022 End the week with an English Divine Liturgy. Pencil it into your diary now! Saint Nectarios Burwood - Sydney, Australia Friday 11 September 7.15 pm

17.01.2022 Tune in live at 5:30pm | Share with the World Fundraiser aims to support the Orthodox Christian Missions in Africa and Asia. https://youtu.be/VR2Waey0SH4 We understand that given the recent restrictions, not everyone is able to attend. Consider making a donation here to support the cause: https://donation.sharewiththeworld2020-goaa.org.au/

16.01.2022 A silver screen fundraiser with unlimited popcorn? Sign us up! Saint Nectarios Burwood - Sydney, Australia's Youth in Action Committee has organised a COVID-Safe private screening of The Secret Garden. Tickets are $35 and all proceeds will go towards Youth in Action's annual Christmas Hampers for refugee families.... A perfect event for youth aged 13 - 30 years. Details in the event below

16.01.2022 The greatest demonstration of unconditional Love is that, even though we can never be worthy on our own, Christ made us worthy simply out of His Grace. "Mankind, once an outcast, has been made worthy of sonship to the Heavenly Father, received the promise of the glorious resurrection and eternal life in the heavens together with the angels." + St. John of Kronstadt.

16.01.2022 Happy Saturday!

15.01.2022 Wednesday Wisdom Mystery We've grown up in a culture where we are always hunting for answers and instant answers are only a google search away. Christianity is not so much about answering questions but getting to know our Creator. It's about the process.

14.01.2022 NEPSIS | Join us for 14th instalment and the last for 2020. In March 2020, as the world changed around us, His Grace Bishop Emilianos undertook the task of providing explanations, in English, of particular concepts and insights from Elder Aimilianos of Simonopetra’s book ", available to date only in Greek. Friday, 27th November 2020... 7:00pm Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah. 16-20 Belgrave Street, Kogarah Register here: https://bit.ly/3fySHvF Ask a question or catch up on previous talks here: www.cycnsw.org.au/nepsis-series

14.01.2022 Saint Catherine Today our Holy Church commemorates Saint Catherine - The Great Martyr of Alexandria. By your virtues as by rays of the sun you enlightened the unbelieving philosophers, and like the most bright moon you drove away the darkness of disbelief from those walking in the night; you convinced the queen, and also chastised the tyrant, God-summoned bride, blessed Catherine. ... You hastened with desire to the heavenly bridal chamber of the fairest Bride-groom Christ, and you were crowned by Him with a royal crown; standing before Him with the angels, pray for us who keep your most sacred memory.

14.01.2022 Words of Wisdom | Friday Reflections Do we have materialistic and earthly requests from our Lord? Are we insulting Him by asking for these unimportant things? Click more to find out: https://www.cycnsw.org.au//words-of-wisdom-part-11-the-can

14.01.2022 Jesus tells us, "it is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God." What does this mean and how can we apply it to our own lives? Read more about the message behind today's gospel reading.

13.01.2022 With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, the newly established Sydney branch of the Australian School of Byzantine Ecclesiastical Music will begin to offer classes in February 2021. This is an amazing opportunity to share the beauty of ecclesiastical chanting and keep alive the sacred music of our liturgical services. An information evening will be held on Thursday, 17 December at 5:30 pm at the Hall of the the Theological College. St Andrew's Greek Orth...odox Theological College, Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, Redfern 17 December 2020 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm See more

13.01.2022 In our ninth episode of Truth Seekers, Thomas once again joins His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa to discuss the question As a teenager, how can we avoid being self conscious Heres what they cover in this conversation: Having an open heart allows you to have an open mind.... Being made in the image of God is the source of our confidence. The importance of being our true self. Why you should surround yourself with friends who care about Christ. These questions were anonymously sent in by young Orthodox Christians. Want to view Thomas previous episode? Head over to cycnsw.org.au/truth-seekers

13.01.2022 Join Saint Ipomoni Family and Friends Ministry for a Zoom Fellowship talk on "Family Life: According to the Teaching of Saint Paisios". The talk will be presented by Father Demosthenes, the Parish Priest of Saint Paraskevi Melbourne. Zoom, see details below 29 November 2020 8:30 pm

13.01.2022 One of the Gospel readings from today's service compares the Kingdom of Heaven to an elaborate marriage feast. So, who are we in this story? What do we get out of attending this feast?

13.01.2022 Next week, we're back with another Nepsis Talk delivered by His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa Register your attendance: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/vigilance-a-talk-by-bishop- Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah... 4 September 2020 6:30pm Want to catch up on previous talks or ask a question? Click here: www.cycnsw.org.au/nepsis-series

13.01.2022 In our eighth episode of Truth Seekers, Max once again joins His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa. As Max converted to Christianity from atheism, he brings a unique perspective to the question How can you believe in something that cant be scientifically proven? Heres what they cover in this conversation: Does historic and scientific evidence contradict or support Christianity?... How to balance the search for proof with a leap of faith? As created beings, we will never fully understand our Creator. The lived experience of knowing is stronger than any evidence. These questions were anonymously sent in by young Orthodox Christians. Want to view Max's previous episode? Head over to www.cycnsw.org.au/truth-seekers

12.01.2022 This may be one of your last chances to attend a UNSW FOCUS fellowship talk in your pyjamas. Their second last ZOOM session is tomorrow night! Thursday 3rd September... 7.25 pm via ZOOM Follow FOCUS UNSW - Fellowship of Orthodox Christian University Students for regular updates.

12.01.2022 Ready, Set, Retreat! Tickets are on sale now! Head over to register now and secure your place: www.cycnsw.org.au/youth-retreat-2021 We can't wait to retreat with you!

12.01.2022 In our tenth episode of Truth Seekers, Fay once again joins His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa to discuss the question How do you respond to those who say that Christianity is closed minded? Heres what they cover in this conversation: The Orthodox Church is a place to think, question and search.... An open heart leads to an open mind. Ignorance often causes close mindedness. Why you should avoid close minded people in the Church. These questions were anonymously sent in by young Orthodox Christians. Want to view Fays previous episode? Head over to cycnsw.org.au/truth-seekers

12.01.2022 Happy Ecclesiastical New Year! The First Ecumenical Council (Nicaea, 325) decreed that the Church year should begin on September 1. The month of September was, for the Hebrews, the beginning of the civil year (Exodus 23:16), the month of gathering the harvest and of the offering of thanks to God. As we enter this new cycle in our Church's calendar, consider what ways you would like to be made new?

11.01.2022 Kill the self doubt | #stayinspired

11.01.2022 We're excited to be teaming up with St Catherine's Youth Fellowship for a Melomakarona Baking workshop! Learn to make these sweet, Greek Christmas Cookies at this youth-led workshop. 13 Tunbridge Street, Mascot... Thursday 10 December 2020 7.00 pm Registration essential: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/copy-of-lets-bake-melomakar

11.01.2022 Wednesday Wisdom Prioritising Love St Maria of Paris explains that those who prioritise piety above love are failing to carry out the mission that Christ gave to each of us. Many Christians can fall into a trap of following rules and justifying their judgement of others. This self-righteousness puts their souls at risk, because Christ taught and showed us that unconditional love is the way to salvation.

11.01.2022 Join St George Fellowship - S.G.F Young Adults tomorrow night for an exciting talk! Father Gerasimos will discuss The New Testament in light of the Old Testament at St George Rose Bay! St George Church Rose Bay 24 November 2020 7:30 pm

10.01.2022 St Catherine's Youth Fellowship has two English services coming up in preparation of the feast of the exaltation of the Holy Cross. English Divine Liturgy | Thur 10 Sept 7.00pm The Sacraments of the Holy Unction | Fri 11 Sept 7.00pm... St Catherines Church - 180 Coward Street Mascot Follow their fellowship page for regular updates!

10.01.2022 Exciting news for families with young children Start following St Ypomoni Family and Friends Ministry for Mini Me Fellowship and other family oriented ministry initiatives.

10.01.2022 Wednesday Wisdom Watch Your Heart It is important that we as Christians are watchful of ourselves. When we observe ourselves, we better understand what is keeping us distant from God. Want to learn more about the Orthodox practise of Watchfulness? We have a whole series on it: www.cycnsw.org.au/nepsis-series

09.01.2022 Have a question to ask His Grace Bishop Emilianos about Nepsis? Submit them here: www.cycnsw.org.au/nepsis-series The 10th instalment of Nepsis is coming this Friday. Don't forget to register: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/vigilance-a-talk-by-bishop-emiliano

09.01.2022 Today the Orthodox Church honours Saint Sophia and her three daughters Faith, Hope and Love. As the Psalm says, you grew as a fruitful olive tree in the courts of the Lord, O Sophia, righteous Saint; and you offered unto Christ, by contests of martyrdom, the blessed offspring of your womb, as if sweet and pleasing fruit, Faith, Hope and Love, your three daughters. Now we entreat you to pray to Him, on behalf of us who honour you. May these righteous saints intercede for us!

09.01.2022 When you were a kid and you were growing, there were times where you needed to go up a shoe-size. You had a choice - keep wearing an old pair of shoes that are now too tight, or buy a new pair of shoes that fit better but give you blisters until they've been broken in. It's the same with our spiritual growth. God will not allow us to stay comfortable. Our life experiences stretch us and expand us. If the pain is inevitable, it is up to us how we make use of it and bear it. Will you keep wearing shoes that are too small? Or will you make room to grow, even if that means accommodating the growing pains?

09.01.2022 Join us for the next installment of Nepsis on Friday night, a series delivered by His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa that will guide you in the way of self-vigilance. Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah 13 November 2020 7:00 pm 8:30 pm Register now: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/vigilance-a-talk-by-bishop-

08.01.2022 Join the youth of Saint Nectarios Burwood - Sydney, Australia, with support from All Saints Grammar School, who will be presenting A Roaring Twenties Trivia on Saturday, 28 November. Please join them for a fun, family-friendly night and help raise funds for Barnardos Australia, helping vulnerable children in need. Saturday, 28 November 2020 7:00pm All Saints Grammar Gymnasium, 31-33 Isabel Street (corner of Cecilia Street), Belmore.... Book your tickets and pre-order your pizza here: https://stnectariosburwood.ecwid.com/A-Roaring-Twenties...

06.01.2022 UTS Orthodox Fellowship is bringing you a movie night tomorrow! The Chosen episode 1, accompanied with discussion at the end, located in person at UTS. Dinner will be provided with fasting options. Feel free to bring your own snacks!... Please ensure that you register for this event before Wednesday the 9th of September at 12pm using this link: https://forms.gle/7UKNbHNADpuhehDRA UTS (Building 11, Basement 3, Room 101) Wednesday 9 September 2020 5:30pm

05.01.2022 We had a very special night combining with St George Fellowship - S.G.F Young Adults, where we had the privilege of hearing Geronda Ieronymos give an insightful talk on the mysteries of the Nativity Thank you to everyone who came to the last part of our Nativity series talks, and to all the previous ones!! Up next is our Gingerbread House Party on Friday, 18 December 2020. Don't forget to Register!!

05.01.2022 Wednesday Wisdom Becoming Saintly You may have heard the saying, "every saint has a past, every sinner has a future." God's Grace really makes this true. We are all called to sainthood and we can become saints anywhere. When we look at the lives of saints, we see that many of them had complicated and sinful pasts - but this is why there is so much power in their repentance.

05.01.2022 Join St Nicholas Marrickville Youth and St George Fellowship - S.G.F Young Adults for a combined fellowship event next Tuesday, 1 December 2020. Vespers will be held for Saint Porphyrios followed by Dinner in the church hall. Tuesday, 1 December 2020 6:30pm Greek Orthodox Parish Saint Nicholas Marrickville. ... 203-207 Livingstone Rd, Marrickville Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/st-porphyrios-vespers-youth

04.01.2022 FOCUS UNSW & Belmore Youth Community - BYC are bringing you another youth led Christmas workshop! The Smile Project focuses on writing Christmas Cards for the elderly, especially those who have been impacted by isolation during COVID-19. All Saints Greek Orthodox Church Hall, Belmore... Monday 16th November 6.30pm Stick around for a talk by Lambros Lambrou on the New Hieromartyr St Philoumenos of Jacob’s Well, a very recent saint of our church who martyred in only 1979. Details below!

04.01.2022 Wednesday Wisdom Love by Giving It is not enough for us to feel love for another person or just pray for them. As Christians, we're called to show love through action. We are to take care of people's physical needs as well as their spiritual needs. Consider that Christ himself did this - He healed people's physical diseases as well as their spiritual ailments. In this same way, we are called to serve others before ourselves.

04.01.2022 Get excited for our first talk in the "Christ: The True Gift" talk series, co-hosted with St Catherine's Youth Fellowship!! This talk is Part 1/3 of our Nativity Feast talks, where Kimon Giannopoulos and John Varipatis from St Stylianos Young Adult Fellowship & The Orthodox Cafe will present a talk titled "Man meets the Son of God". Thursday, 3 December 2020 7:00pm St Catherine's Greek Orthodox Church, 180 Coward St, Mascot... Registration Link: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/nativity-feast-man-meets-th

03.01.2022 Join FOCUS UNSW x St Catherine's Youth Fellowship for a talk on 'The Saints and Education'. Immediately following the talks, the Apolytikia (Dismissal Hymns) of each saint covered in the talk will be chanted. Thursday 24th September... 7.00 pm Old Church - 13-15 Tunbridge Street, Mascot Registration is essential, please use the link to register for the event! https://forms.gle/2LF3AbNbEJ63LH588

02.01.2022 It’s Christmas at the Cathedral

02.01.2022 Hm, it seems like expectations are the thief of joy. Expect less, maximise your joy.

01.01.2022 Words of Wisdom | Friday Reflections As soon as Jesus saw the paralytics and his friends faith, He told him: Your sins are forgiven. No one had mentioned anything about sins, and no one asked for forgiveness. They asked for something else and at first the Lord gave them something different.

01.01.2022 In our seventh episode of Truth Seekers, Maria is back! She and His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa explore the question, How can we learn more about Christianity in an accessible way without doing a theological degree to understand our faith? Heres what they chat about: Resources and ways to explore your faith.... Prayer opens the door to a theological understanding of faith. When you love God, you will understand God out of revelation. The building blocks: going to Church and reading the Bible. These questions were anonymously sent in by young Orthodox Christians. Want to view Marias previous episode? Head over to www.cycnsw.org.au/truth-seekers

01.01.2022 Join St Nicholas Marrickville Youth tonight for an exciting talk! Vanessa Papastavros will be presenting a talk on Knowing when to walk away: Love within boundaries at Saint Nicholas Marrickville Church! St Nicholas Marrickville Church 24 November 2020 7:30 pm

01.01.2022 Saint John Maximovitch said, "the Cross of the Lord was the instrument by which He saved the world after the fall into sin." Read on to find our the significant behind today's very special Feast Day.

01.01.2022 Saint Stylianos The Protector of Children A living pillar of abstinence, an immovable pillar of the Church, you showed yourself to be blessed Stylianos, having been dedicated to God from your youth, you were perceived to be a dwelling-place of the Spirit. O Venerable Father, entreat Christ God, to grant us the great mercy + Apolytikion in the Third Tone ... Read more about the life of Saint Stylianos here: www.saintstylianos.org.au/st-stylianos/