From the 1st to the 14th of August we fast in honour of Our Most Holy Lady, the Mother of God. It’s a strict fast, with fish eaten only on the feast of the Transfiguration of the Saviour (6 August). If 15 August falls on a Wednesday or Friday there is a dispensation only for…

On Saturday the 27th of July 2024, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, the second annual memorial service was held at the Chapel of St John the Theologian in Prevelly, WA. This historic chapel was built by WWII ANZAC veteran the Late Geoff Edwards, as a token of appreciation to the…

The Holy Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Thyateira and Great Britain would like to express the sentiments of concern and dismay at the manner in which the Mystical Supper was seemingly parodied during the Opening Ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The celebration of any Olympic Opening Ceremony is a remarkable achievement for humankind. It…

On the final day of camp after 6 weeks of summer camp, including a week of staff training, over 600 faithful gathered at our Saint Methodios Faith and Heritage Center for the divine liturgy and the ordination of Deacon Andrew (Jack) Bushell. Campers and their families, guests of the newly ordained Deacon Andrew, together with…

On Thursday, 27th July 2024, commemorating the Great Healer and Martyr St Panteleimon and celebrating the Five-Year Anniversary of His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas’ Enthronement as the Archpastor of this Biblical and historical eparchy of the Ecumenical Throne, His Eminence Nikitas presided over Matins and celebrated the Divine Liturgy at the Church of St Panteleimon in…

With the blessing of our Father and Chief Shepherd, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, the Diocese of Adelaide held it second annual “Omatha” camps for young boys and girls in years 7-12. Patterned after the highly successful and long-running “Omatha” camps in Sydney, the boys and girls camps were run consecutively for three days…

From Friday 26 until Sunday 28 July 2024, the memory of Saint Panteleimon the Great Martyr and Healer was celebrated with due ecclesiastical splendour and particular reverence at the Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Panteleimon in the regional town of Goulburn in New South Wales. In the small but beautiful Church of Saint Panteleimon, there…

On Friday, 26 July 2024, the Church celebrated the memory of the Holy Glorious Martyr Saint Paraskevi. A service of supplication to the Saint was performed late in the afternoon at Sacred Spring of Saint Paraskevi, located within the Community of Neochorion on the Bosphorus. An Artoklasia (Blessing of the five loaves) was blessed for…

With the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, His Grace Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane visited the Government House of Queensland and had an audience with Her Excellency the Honourable Dr. Jeannette Young AC PSM, Governor of Queensland. His Grace from the outset conveyed the sincere respect and love of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios…