The Greek Orthodox Christian Society (1955-2015) Special: '60 years of Mission Work' - by the President of 50 years Prof. Michael Anthony It was sixty years ago that the Christian Society of Greek Youth timidly appeared amongst the Greek Community of Sydney. Initially, it was an imperceptible presence, two students with one specific spiritual vision. The dissemination of the Word of God to our Greek Orthodox brothers and sisters. Slowly, slowly, other young men joined them. All with, “one soul, one pulse and one heart.” The Archdiocese of Australia gives its blessing. The All-Good God guides and adds to [...]

The Orthodox Christian Society meets on most Saturday nights during the year. In the groups we have the opportunity to undertake Bible study, consider the life of a Saint, the writings of the Fathers or issues that relate to our Spiritual life in today’s world. Many of those in attendance are involved in the work of Sunday Schools, and we find that meeting on Saturday nights helps both preparing for Sunday School the next day, but more importantly for participation in the Divine Liturgy. The meetings provide a forum to study the Bible, the lives of Saints and spiritual matters [...]

The Dormition of the Theotokos August 15 Learn about this feast day (in English): Learn about this feast day (in Greek): Related links: Catherine Aslanoff, The Incarnate God: The Feasts of Jesus Christ and the Virgin Mary (2 Volume Set) (Orthodox Bookstore) Brian E. Daley, On the Dormition Of Mary: Early Patristic Homilies (Orthodox Bookstore) Holy Apostles Convent, The Life of the Virgin Mary, the Theotokos (Orthodox Bookstore) Dormition Resource Page (Mystagogy) The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Theotokos and Ever Virgin Mary (GOARCH) St John of [...]

Saint Evdokia August 13 Listen to the Saint's life in Greek: Related links: The Holy Righteous Martyr Evdokia the Samaritan (GOARCH)

Martyr Euplus the Deacon August 11 Listen to the Saint's life in Greek: Related links: Holy Martyr and Deacon of Cantania (GOARCH)