In Greek Orthodox tradition, nearly every day of the year honours a saint or martyr. When someone is named after that saint, their “name day” is celebrated with the same joy as a birthday, often bringing together family, friends, and community in a cherished cultural tradition.
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On Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026, we honour the civil rights icon and recall Archbishop Iakovos’ historic march with him in Selma, captured on LIFE Magazine’s cover – a symbol of Greek-American solidarity in the fight for equality.
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia has announced on social media that the Blessing of…
Archbishop Elpidophoros reflects on the Nativity of Christ in his 2025 Christmas message, calling the humble birth in Bethlehem the “miracle of miracles” and urging the faithful to embrace divine love, mercy, and forgiveness. “Christ is born! Glorify Him!”
The Enthronement of Bishop Athenagoras on December 6, 2025, drew crowds to St. Nicholas Church in Canberra, marking a pivotal moment for the Greek Orthodox community in Australia. Archbishop Makarios led the ceremony with calls for unity.
Archbishop Makarios proud Orthodox faith shines in Sydney sermon at St. Nicholas. Call to love enemies draws Minister Mendoni and dignitaries for unity.
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America addressed the financial crisis at St. Demetrios Cathedral and School in Astoria during a press briefing on October 6, 2025. Led by Bishop Athenagoras, the Archdiocese outlined measures including a $700,000 advance, a $1 million line of credit, and plans for an independent consultant to ensure financial stabilization and educational sustainability.
Her Excellency Lina Mendoni, Greece’s Minister of Culture, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, and His Excellency Ambassador Stavros Venizelos visited the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney on October 4, 2025, during the October long weekend, reinforcing cultural ties with the Australian Greek diaspora.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis met Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew on Tuesday at the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America in New York, welcomed by Archbishop Elpidophoros. The Patriarch expressed gratitude for Greece’s support and discussed his U.S. visit, including meetings with President Trump and House Speaker Mike Johnson. Mitsotakis will attend the Templeton Prize ceremony honoring the Patriarch on Wednesday.
John Catsimatidis, a prominent Greek-American businessman, has criticized Greece’s Foreign Minister George Gerapetritis for his failure to meet with Archbishop Elpidophoros or visit the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese during a recent US visit, highlighting concerns about respect for institutional integrity.
Kimberly Guilfoyle, the U.S. Ambassador to Greece-designate, was honored at an event in Washington, D.C., where she received a significant cultural gift from His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros. The gathering celebrated the shared values and connections between the Greek American community and the broader U.S. society.
The Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney transported audiences on a captivating journey through 1,000 years of…
The Epiphany Greek Festival, one of the most anticipated Greek cultural events in Sydney, is set to return in 2025 with an unforgettable day of festivities. Organised by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, this family-friendly event will take place on Sunday, 12th January 2025, at the picturesque Carss Bush Park.
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has launched a “National Hurricane Relief Fund” to assist communities affected by Hurricane Helene and those threatened by Hurricane Milton. On October 9th, Archbishop Elpidophoros and clergymen gathered at the Chapel of Saint Paul to pray for those impacted by severe weather, calling for divine intervention to calm the impending storm. He urged the faithful to support affected communities through prayer and donations during this critical time.
President Katerina Sakellaropoulou met with Archbishop Makarios of Australia to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. During the meeting, they discussed the Archdiocese’s activities and the significant contributions of the Greek Orthodox community in Australia, which are recognized at both state and federal levels.
Australia’s Ambassador to Greece, HE Ms Alison Duncan, met with His All Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew…
Sydney is gearing up for a massive celebration of Greek culture as the Epiphany Greek Festival, organised by the Greek Orthodox archdiocese, descends upon the picturesque Carss Bush Park this January 2024.
With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop of Australia, the Archdiocesan District of Adelaide will…
International Orthodox Christian Charities (IOCC) announced today that with support from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese…
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America has announced that it has granted over USD$300,000 in…
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros is…
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia has found itself embroiled in yet another controversy, this…
One of the most important features of the revised policy is the establishment of a third party confidential telephone hotline operated to process complaints. This third party, which operates independently of the Archdiocese, will generate simultaneous reports to the clergy and lay leadership to ensure accountability.
As part of the celebrations of 200 years of Greek Independence, from March 13 until April 3 2022, St. Basil’s NSW/ACT will be hosting an ‘1821 Greek Art Exhibition’ in Australia at Sydney Town Hall, featuring authentic and rare exhibits from the Greek War Museum and traditional Greek costumes from the collection ‘Heroes Made of Metal’ by the internationally renowned sculptor Nikos Floros.
The 35-room brick mansion at 40 E. Burton Place was built between 1909 and 1911…
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia convened an emergency meeting under the chairmanship of His…
International Nurses Day is day celebrated around the world each year on the 12 May. This year, the residents of St. Basil’s Homes NSW/ACT have written beautiful messages for their nurses expressing gratitude and acknowledging the importance of their work.
Residents of the St. Basil’s Homes in the Miranda location recently partied ‘Hollywood-style’ at an event inspired by the Oscars and organised as part of the Lifestyles Activities Program that is available across all of the organisation’s nursing homes. The party starred many lookalike celebrities, featured plenty of food and lots of fun.
The entire internals of the church were burnt when a fire ravaged he Greek Orthodox Community of the Nativity of Christ in Port Adelaide in 2019, with only the external bricks and, by what is deemed to be a miracle of God, the Holy Altar as well as everything on the Altar table and all its coverings being the only things to have survived the blaze.
On Martin Luther King Jr. Day 2026, we honour the civil rights icon and recall Archbishop Iakovos’ historic march with him in Selma, captured on LIFE Magazine’s cover – a symbol of Greek-American solidarity in the fight for equality.
