Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
Australia
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...
Australia
Archbishop Makarios Receives Apology from ABC Australia Over Report
ABC Australia has issued an apology to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and Archbishop Makarios after publishing a report that claimed Makarios had been using taxpayer money meant for old age homes on his own lifestyle.
ABC's article was...
Diaspora
Archdiocese of Australia Plans Massive Revitalization Project
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia has proposed a large-scale plan to revive its position in the local community.
The comprehensive framework includes creating a library and museum, renovating significant liturgical and administrative buildings, and investing in Greek language education.
The...
Australia
Church Concerned Safe Schools Anti-Bullying Program Promotes Gender Confusion
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia has voiced opposition to a school program that aims to curb bullying among children.
The Church will be holding information sessions run by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia to educate parents on the...
Australia
The Greek Benefactor of Grafton
Angelo Notaras, businessman, inventor, banana farmer, cinema owner and fundraiser is one of the most renowned people of the Greek community of Grafton.
His achievements have been recognized with the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM), with emphasis given on...
Australia
Celebration of Holy Epiphany in Australian Cities
Epiphany, in Greek "Theophania" or "Fota," is one of the most important days for the Orthodox world and it is celebrated in January 6.
According to the Orthodox tradition, this day indicates the baptism of Jesus Christ by John the...
Australia
Orthodox Youth Pan-Australian Conference
The 10th Pan-Australian Conference of Orthodox Youth was organized by the Archdiocese of Australia. More than 300 people took part in the conference which gives young people the opportunity to express their views on the future of the church.
The...
Australia
Archdiocese Sets National Youth Conference
The 10th National Youth Conference of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia will run from Sept. 29-Oct. 1.
The topic of the tenth edition of the conference will be The Terminology and Psychology of Socio-Political Developments in the Contemporary World.
This...
Australia
Bishop Iakovos: Zero Tolerance For Child Sexual Abuse
The Greek Orthodox Church in Australia shows zero tolerance for the sexual abuse of minors and has no intention of covering such atrocities. This is what Bishop Iakovos of Militoupolis pointed out on behalf of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese...
Australia
Greek-Australian Christians Raised $320,000 to Support Greece
Greek Orthodox churchgoers around Australia raised a great deal of money to help their beloved Greece struggling with crisis. Suffice it to say that when it is about Greece, Greeks living abroad become really generous.
The fundraiser Greece Appeal, as...