Author Archives: St Sophia & Three Daughters Greek Orthodox Church

The Archdiocesan Council of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia met today, 29th September, 2020, in Sydney, under the Presidency of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia and dealt with the issues on the agenda. After extensive deliberations, the members of the Archdiocesan Council unanimously resolved upon and hereby announce the following: Firstly, we praise theContinue reading “Announcement from the Archdiocesan Council of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia”

On the 17 September 2020 was the feast day of our church St Sophia and Three Daughters. We were proud and honoured to welcome Archbishop Makarios of Australia for the first time at the Great Vespers service.It was also a great blessing to have His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa preside over Matins and DivineContinue reading “Feast Day of our Church”

Dear Spiritual Brothers & Sisters, It has been eight weeks since we were blessed by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios with the honour of taking over the reigns of our humble Parish. I have had the pleasure in leading our new dynamic Committee moving forward. Since our inaugural appointment we have secured a full time CaretakerContinue reading “The Opening of Our Centre Aisle.”

I was deeply saddened to learn of the decision of the Turkish authorities to convert the historic Chora Monastery in Constantinople into an Islamic mosque. It is a decision that intensifies our frustration and concern, given the recent desecration of the Church of Hagia Sophia, which is the universal symbol of Orthodoxy and Christianity. Unfortunately,Continue reading “Message from Archbishop Makarios of Australia regarding Chora Monastery conversion”

Today is dedicated to the youth; to the most active and creative building block of any society, to the most beautiful and fragrant blossom that adorns the garden of humanity. It may seem trite but we must repeat it at every opportunity: Our young people are our hope for the future. With this admission, comesContinue reading “Message from Archbishop Makarios of Australia concerning International Youth Day”

Twenty-six years ago, the United Nations General Assembly established the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples to encourage the respect and protection of the rights of indigenous peoples, as well as international cooperation in resolving the problems and the dangers that they face. Although important steps in the right direction have been taken, discriminationContinue reading “Message from Archbishop Makarios of Australia concerning International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples”

Archbishop Makarios of Australia held a memorial service for the repose of the coronavirus victims on Friday, 31 July, at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of our Lady Theotokos in Redfern, Sydney. During the service, His Eminence commemorated the names of the Greek people who recently passed away and, in particular, those who were residentsContinue reading “Memorial Service for the eternal repose of the Corona-virus victims”

In an atmosphere of spiritual joy and with deep emotion the memory of Saints Peter and Paul, the Chief of the Apostles, and the first anniversary of the enthronement of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia were commemorated in Sydney. This double celebration was combined with the promotion of a young, worthy and dearly belovedContinue reading “First anniversary of the enthronement of Archbishop Makarios plus the ordination of a new priest and elevation to Archimandrite”