Published: January 22, 2026By Greek City Times Melbourne, Australia — On January 19 — the…
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Archbishop Makarios proud Orthodox faith shines in Sydney sermon at St. Nicholas. Call to love enemies draws Minister Mendoni and dignitaries for unity.
YAL Conference 2025 brought Greek Orthodox young adults together in NYC for faith, leadership, and community. Explore Patriarchal talks, cruises, and more.
Eric Brown, a Yuin, Gundungurra, Bidjigal, and Dharawal man from La Perouse, Sydney, captivated Greek Australians with a viral Instagram video, earning 3,555 likes, recalling his 1990s Epiphany dives at Yarra Bay. Welcomed by Greek elders, his story of cultural unity resonates during NAIDOC Week 2025. Despite a 2011 injury paralyzing his arm, Brown, a 2022 WheelWOD champion, mentors youth and leads cultural programs, fostering Greek-Indigenous bonds on Kameygal land.
April 24 is a special day in Greek Orthodox tradition, celebrating the lives and legacies of Saint Elizabeth the Wonderworker, Saint Thaumastos, Holy Martyr Doukas of Mytilene, and Holy Martyr Sabbas Stratelates. These revered figures are honored for their unwavering faith, miraculous deeds, and ultimate sacrifices, reminding us of the enduring values of spirituality and resilience. Discover their inspiring stories and the significance of name days in Orthodox culture.
George Papadopoulos, of Greek descent and close to President Trump, suggests a government change in Greece via an X post, criticizing the current leadership for failing to position Greece as a mediator between the USA and Russia. He argues that aligning with NATO, warring against the Church, and supporting Ukraine have weakened Greece, while Turkey has gained influence. Papadopoulos envisions a future where Greece embraces its Orthodox roots and stabilizes the region, a shift he believes requires new leadership.
In 2025, the Orthodox Church has designated two significant Psychosavata as days of remembrance and prayer for the departed. These days offer believers the chance to participate in memorial services, honor the souls of loved ones, and uphold the traditions of love and remembrance within the Orthodox faith.
Nearly 500 members of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia gathered for a historic meeting to vote on critical issues affecting their community. After much deliberation, only one of the three proposed motions passed; changes to the management of real estate assets were approved, while efforts to redefine affiliations and interpret faith terms fell short. The community’s future path remains open as the Administrative Council seeks further engagement with its members.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis made a historic visit to the Orthodox Centre of the Archdiocese of Belgium, meeting with Metropolitan Athenagoras, the Exarch of the Netherlands and Luxembourg. This marks the first time a Greek prime minister has visited the Centre, underscoring Greece’s commitment to supporting its Orthodox diaspora and strengthening ties between the Greek government and the Church.
The Greek Orthodox Pilgrimage of Discovery has successfully concluded its 2024 journey to Constantinople. Sixteen young adults from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of America explored historic sites, participated in a service with Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, and deepened their faith. This annual program, fully funded, aims to connect participants with their religious heritage and strengthen their Orthodox identity.
Saint Paisos, often referred to as the ‘Greek Nostradamus,’ has seemingly foretold that escalating tensions…
In the Greek Orthodox church, the Epitaphios procession on Great and Holy Friday serves as a powerful reminder of Christ’s burial, inviting believers to contemplate the profound sacrifice and ultimate triumph celebrated in the Easter resurrection.
California born African American Sharia Sarantis, celebrity stylist and director of thriving business ‘The Braid Boss’ says “I would never have guessed I’d be Greek Orthodox and living in Australia with a thriving business!” Yet somehow, at 39 years of age, Sharia finds herself living in Sydney with her Greek Australian husband Sotiri, their two beautiful children and her 72 year old mother-in law. And she couldn’t be happier.
In his Christmas message this year, Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew urged members of the Orthodox faith…
