Archbishop Makarios meets singer Nikos Oikonomopoulos in Sydney

Archbishop of Australia Makarios attended a concert by Greek singer Nikos Oikonomopoulos at the Sydney Lyric Theatre on October 31. The event was part of Oikonomopoulos’ anniversary tour, marking 20 years in the Greek music industry.

The Archbishop met with the singer and congratulated him on his career milestone, offering wishes for his health and continued success. During the meeting, Makarios noted the significance of Greek artists visiting Australia, stating that such performances help maintain cultural connections between Greece and its diaspora. He emphasized that these visits allow younger generations of Greek Australians to engage with contemporary music and traditions from their homeland.