60 Years of the Greek Orthodox Christian Society

On Saturday 12th December 2016, all members of the Greek Orthodox Christian Society, Orthodox Christian Ladies Fellowship, the Youth Fellowships (Ομάδες), along with their families and friends came together to a final event which was organised as part of the 60th Anniversary program. This family event focused on the Greek Orthodox Christian Society’s 60 years of Mission Work in the life of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia. Abbot Eusebius and former Abbot Stephanos of Pantanassa Monastery, together with other clergy and along with other respected members, who no longer have the capacity to be actively involved in the mission work, were present at this [...]

2016-10-14T14:50:41+11:00December 18th, 2015|

60 Years Sunday School Concert

On Sunday, 22 November, 2015, 21 Greek Orthodox Parishes from Sydney and its surrounds gathered at the Sydney Town Hall to celebrate the 60 Year Anniversary of the Greek Orthodox Christian Society. Approximately 450 students presented a showcase of virtues such as Repentance, Forgiveness, Charity, Faith and Love through a series of sketches based on stories from the Bible and Greek Orthodox Tradition. The Concert was witnessed by an audience of 1500 people, among which were His Grace, Bishop Seraphim of Apollonia and many clergy from the various Sydney parishes.

2016-10-14T14:50:41+11:00November 25th, 2015|

The Greek Orthodox Christian Society – 60 years of Mission Work – by Prof. M. Anthony

The Greek Orthodox Christian Society was established in February 1955, by two University students, soon to be joined by a remarkable young man - now known to all, as Father Stephanos. The Society was formed for the purpose to: Cultivate an earnest Orthodox Christian life among its members - the so-called Inner Spiritual Transformation. Further the work of the Orthodox Church in Australia Train Christian workers for the spreading of the Christian Gospel, and Promote knowledge of the Greek Orthodox Faith in the wider Australian Community. [...]

2016-10-14T14:50:41+11:00November 19th, 2015|

History

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 [...]

2023-03-08T09:43:10+11:00November 19th, 2015|
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