Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
Cretan Martyrs’ relics entrusted to Melbourne monastery
The Holy Monastery of Panagia Axion Esti in Melbourne received the sacred relics of the Four New Martyrs of Rethymno, Crete, on Sunday during a ceremony led by Archbishop Makarios of Australia.
Saint Andrew’s Theological College to relocate to new facilities for 40th anniversary
Saint Andrew's Theological College in Sydney will move to its new state-of-the-art facilities next year, coinciding with the College's 40th anniversary, according to a report in The Greek Herald.
The announcement was made by Archbishop Makarios of Australia during the College's Open Day, which was held online via Zoom on Wednesday.
Chess for the next day: Church “Game of Thrones” in Athens, Constantinople & Tirana
Ecumenical patriarch seen visiting Australia in October for centennial celebrations
Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, the spiritual leader of the world's roughly 300 million Greek Orthodox Christians, is planning to visit Australia later this year.
The visit, according to Australian Archbishop Makarios, is part of a series of celebrations marking the 100th anniversary of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.
New archbishop of America to be enthroned on Saturday
Newly appointed Archbishop of America Elpidophoros is expected to arrive in New York on Wednesday for his enthronement on Saturday, the Religion News Service (RNS) website said on Monday.