During the months of June-August, the Boys and Girls Fellowships (Ομάδες), as well as the young men of the Greek Orthodox Christian Society held their separate mid-year retreats at Mangrove Mountain, about 90 minutes north of Sydney. The Boys mid-year retreats were spread over three weekends in June-July, with 60 boys attending and 12 leaders overall. The Girls retreat took place on the first weekend of the July winter holidays. Approximately 30 girls and leaders attended, with the theme of their Retreat was: "Give me your heart". The girls discussed the importance of developing a relationship with Christ, learning to [...]

On Friday July 4th to Sunday July 6th the Boys Omathes (youth groups) held their combined mid-year retreats at Mangrove Mountain. Their program included spiritual talks, Bible studies, sport and indoor games as well as the Divine Liturgy held at the new Katholikon of Pantanassa Monastery on Sunday morning. Fr Eusebios, Abbot of Pantanassa Monastery, addresses the boys at the retreat. The Boy’s Omatha of All Saints, Belmore at the mid-year retreat