Archbishop Makarios conducts pastoral visits across Australia

Archbishop Makarios of Australia has undertaken a series of pastoral visits and commemorative events across several Australian cities. In Melbourne, the Archbishop participated in ceremonies marking 90 years since the death of Greek statesman Eleftherios Venizelos. These events included the unveiling of a statue of Venizelos at the Cretan House in Brunswick and the inauguration of an exhibition titled “The imprint of the leader and his relationship with the Hellenism of Australia” at the Axion Esti Holy Cathedral in Northcote.

In Melbourne’s Fawkner, Archbishop Makarios presided over the feast day celebrations for the Saint Nektarios Parish, delivering a sermon focused on the spiritual resilience of Saint Nektarios. Additionally, the Archbishop traveled to Adelaide to mark the 65th anniversary of the Greek Orthodox Parish-Community of the Nativity of Christ in Port Adelaide, attending a special anniversary dinner to celebrate the community’s long-standing cultural and religious presence in South Australia.