On 18 February, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas, over hundred young people, leaders and parents gathered at the Holy Transfiguration Church for a fun day organised by the Archdiocese Camping Ministries – Camp Saint Sophrony. The event brought campers from 2022 together to renew friendships. New campers had a taste of what…

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On Sunday, 26th February 2023, at the Holy Cathedral of St. John the Baptist in Haringey, His Eminence Archbishop Nikitas presided during the First Lenten Great Vespers (Forgiveness Vespers) accompanied by His Eminence Metropolitan Athanasios of Cologne and His Grace Bishop Iakovos of Claudiopolis the V. Rev. Archimandrite Nephon Tsimalis, Chancellor of the Archdiocese as…

The Holy Archdiocese of Australia, with deep sadness, announces the falling asleep in the Lord of Father George Athanasiadis, who passed away on Thursday, 2 March 2023. The late Father George was born in Xylokastro, Corinth, in the year 1945. Having emigrated to Australia, he served for a number of years in Parishes of the…

In an atmosphere of contemplation and spiritual reflection, a local Clergy Synaxis of all Sydney Clergy was held on Thursday, 2 March 2023, at the headquarters of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia. The main speaker of the Synaxis was His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, who also presided over its work. During his introductory remarks,…

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Today marks the 12-year anniversary of a decision by the Sacred and Holy Synod of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople to canonize Newly Revealed St. Ephraim of Nea Makri, a 15th century martyr and miracle-worker. The Pemptousia platform has posted a documentary on the life and martyrdom of this beloved saint of the Greek Orthodox…

A three-day period of mourning in Greece continued for a second day on Thursday, declared in the wake of an unprecedented train collision in north-central Greece. The official death toll has now reached 46. Dozens of people were hospitalized, while several survivors are being treated in ICUs. Search and rescue efforts continued overnight at the…

The Church today venerates the memory of Our Holy Father Nicholas PlanAS of Naxos, an early 20th century saint. Today is also the feast day of Hesychios the Martyr. A very solemn Vesper service, due to the three-day mourning period in Greece, was held on Wednesday, the Eve of the saint’s feast day, on his…