Archbishop Makarios pastoral activities in Australia

Archbishop Makarios of Australia has conducted several community and cultural engagements across the country. In Sydney, the Archbishop attended a concert by Greek singer Nikos Oikonomopoulos, noting that such events help maintain cultural connections between Greece and its diaspora.

In Melbourne, Makarios unveiled a statue of Greek statesman Eleftherios Venizelos at the Cretan House to mark 90 years since the former prime minister’s death. This commemoration included 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. The Archbishop also presided over feast day celebrations for the Saint Nektarios Parish in Fawkner, delivering a sermon on the spiritual resilience of the saint.

Additionally, the Archbishop visited Adelaide to celebrate the 65th anniversary of the Greek Orthodox Parish-Community of the Nativity of Christ in Port Adelaide. He attended a special anniversary dinner to highlight the community’s long-standing cultural and religious role in South Australia’s multicultural landscape.