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Official Opening of Orthodox Mission Bookstore

The Greek Orthodox Christian Society’s new “Orthodox Mission Bookstore” was officially opened on Saturday 28 November 2015 at 217 Bexley Rd Kinsgrove by His Grace Bishop Seraphim of Apollonias. The Blessing of the Waters (‘Agiasmos’) Service officiated by His Grace was held to commemorate this special event. Abbot Eusebius and former abbot Stephanos of Pantanassa Monastery, together with a number of clergy from many of our Sydney Parishes were also present for this special occasion. At the conclusion of the Agiasmos Service, His Grace Bishop Seraphim, Dr John Psarommatis, president of the Greek Orthodox Christian Society and Professor Michael Anthony, [...]

2016-10-14T14:50:41+11:00December 8th, 2015|

In the Bible we read that speaking in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit. What is speaking in tongues? Does it still happen today?

In the Bible we read that speaking in tongues is a gift of the Holy Spirit. What is speaking in tongues? Does it still happen today? In the Old Testament story of the Tower of Babel, the early ancestors lose the spirit of God through their pride. The confusion of languages leads to the division and isolation of the one person from the other and from God (Genesis 11:1-9). Christ’s incarnation provides the ‘repair work’ for the Holy Spirit to return to God’s people. At Pentecost, tongues of fire sit on each of the Apostles, and what they say can [...]

2016-10-14T14:48:30+11:00December 2nd, 2015|

A Prophecy of Isaiah

    “For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; and the government will be upon His shoulder. His name will be called the Angel of Great Counsel, for I shall bring peace upon the rulers, peace and health by Him. Great shall be His government, and of His peace there is no end. His peace shall be upon the throne of David and over His kingdom, to order and establish it with righteousness and judgement, from now and unto ages of ages.” Isaiah 9:6-7 This passage, which is read at the Vespers service of [...]

2016-10-14T14:48:30+11:00November 30th, 2015|

St Gregory Palamas – on the Feast of Epiphany

The feast of Epiphany is celebrated on the 6th of January and in Greek is known as Theophany, or God’s appearance among men. The feast commemorates the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan by John the Baptist. At this momentous event, where the Master was baptised by the servant, the Heavens were opened, the Holy Spirit descended in the form of a dove and the voice of God the Father was heard from Heaven declaring that Jesus was the beloved Son of God. These events demonstrate two important theological truths. The first is that Jesus is the Son of [...]

2016-10-14T14:48:30+11:00November 30th, 2015|
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