Tag: Greek Orthodox Archdiocese

Get Ready for a Celebration of Greek Culture at the 2025 Epiphany Greek Festival

Get Ready for a Celebration of Greek Culture at the 2025 Epiphany Greek Festival

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.

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Launches National Hurricane Milton Relief Fund

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.

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President Sakellaropoulou Meets Archbishop Makarios of Australia

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.

Get Ready for a Greek Extravaganza: Epiphany Greek Festival Heading to South Sydney in January

Get Ready for a Greek Spectacular: Epiphany Greek Festival Heading to Sydney in January

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.

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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese updates sexual misconduct policy for clergy

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.

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1821 Greek Art Exhibition in Sydney's Town Hall

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.

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Lights, Camera and Action: Hollywood party at St. Basil’s Homes in Miranda

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.

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Iconic Church in Port Adelaide Re-opens after Tragic Fire

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.