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Popular Greek Orthodox Priest in Australia Defrocked

A hugely popular Greek Orthodox priest in Australia has been defrocked by the Ecumenical Patriarchate for a "series of ecclesiastical and canonical offenses." Father Eleftherios Tatsis, commonly known as Father Lefteris, announced his resignation from the Archdiocese of Australia (GOAA)...

Greek Orthodox Epiphany Celebrated in Australia

Greek Australians celebrated Epiphany with the traditional Blessing of the Waters ceremonies in cities across Australia on Sunday.

Resignation of Father Eleftherios Rocks Greek Orthodox Church in Australia

More than 6,000 people have signed a petition in support of Father Eleftherios of Australia's Red Hill Church who resigned on Sunday following a spat with the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. Father Eleftherios, a hugely popular Greek Orthodox priest, commonly known...

Greek Orthodox Priest Resigns After Spat With Australia’s Archdiocese

On Sunday, a hugely popular Greek Orthodox priest in Australia announced his resignation from the Archdiocese following a spat with Archbishop Makarios. Father Eleftherios, commonly known as Papa Lefteris, announced his resignation after his last service at Panagia Kamariani on...

Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Australia Sues Journalist for Defamation

The Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Australia Makarios Griniezakis is suing Alkis Morelas, a Greek-Australian journalist, for defamation in Sydney’s Federal Court. The Archbishops took legal action against Morelas after the journalist wrote a number of articles alleging that Griniezakis used...

Australia’s PM Morrison Joins Greek Orthodox for Easter Liturgy

Australia's Prime Minister Scott Morrison joined the Greek-Orthodox faithful for Easter and attended the Resurrection of Christ Liturgy on Saturday night in Sydney. He joined Greece’s Minister for Culture, Lina Mendoni at the Greek Orthodox Church in Kogarah—lighting candles and...

Fire Breaks Out in Greek Orthodox Church of Sydney, Australia

A fire broke out at the historic Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, a Greek Orthodox church in Sydney, Australia on the evening of Thursday, September 30. The fire caused significant damage to the interior of the historic and...

Greek Orthodox Church of Australia Denies Care Homes Wrongdoing

The Greek Orthodox Church of Australia responded to the scathing report which accused it of taking money from taxpayer-funded aged care homes

Financial Scandal Envelops Greek Orthodox Church in Australia

The Greek Orthodox Church in Australia has been accused of taking millions of dollars from taxpayer-funded aged care homes.

Melbourne’s Oldest Greek Orthodox Church to Reopen Before Christmas

The renovated Holy Church of the Annunciation of Our Lady, or Evangelismos tis Theotokou, is preparing to open its doors to the faithful before Christmas for the first time after a disastrous fire in 2016. The fire blazed through much...

Australia’s Greek Orthodox, Catholic and Anglican Archbishops Oppose Potential Coronavirus Vaccine

Australia's Greek Orthodox Archbishop Makarios, Roman Catholic Archbishop Anthony Fisher and Anglican Archbishop Glenn Davies object to the potential Covid-19 vaccine claiming ethical concerns. The Australian government has announced a procurement agreement for 25 million doses of the Oxford University...

Australia’s Greek Orthodox Churches to Conduct Liturgies Behind Closed Doors

  Greek Orthodox churches will be conducting liturgies every Sunday and throughout the Orthodox Holy Week behind closed doors. This has been the practice already in place following the general rules implemented by Australia's government in its efforts to limit the...

Greek Orthodox Liturgies in Australia Suspended Amid Coronavirus Spread

The Greek Orthodox Church earlier in the week suspended all liturgies in Australia after mounting criticism over its refusal to stop serving parishioners Holy Communion. On Thursday, Australian Archbishop Makarios announced that all liturgies would cease following an order from...

Blending Traditions, Greek Orthodox Man and Sikh Fiancee Marry Twice

A popular Australian TV show on the SBS network titled ''Marry Me, Marry My Family'' aired an episode on Tuesday showing the struggle a Greek-Australian Orthodox man and his girlfriend, who is of Malaysian descent and a devoted Sikh,...

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese to Build New Monastery in Flowerdale, Victoria

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia announced on Tuesday that it will build a new monastery for men on the newly-renamed ''Mount Mela'' in Flowerdale, Victoria. The move was agreed upon during a meeting on Tuesday, December 10, between His Excellency...