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This Fiery Warrior – St John Chrysostom

‘Strip yourself of worldly cares, for the season is one of wrestling. Clothe yourself with the spiritual armour, for we have a heavy warfare to wage with demons. … Sharpen your sickle, which you have blunted through gluttony - sharpen it by fasting.’ (Homily 3 On the Statues). St John Chrysostom (AD c.347-407) was a truly committed Christian warrior for Christ. The above words were written to his congregation in order to remind them to look beyond the difficulties of their day-to-day struggles, and to realise their heavenly destiny. There was a very turbulent period of social and civil unrest, [...]

2016-10-14T14:50:13+11:00December 3rd, 2014|

Missionary Work

Missionary Visits: “Where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there as well” says the Lord (Mt 18:20). We are blessed to have Orthodox Christians throughout Australia. With the blessing of our Archdiocese, the Greek Orthodox Christian Society conducts visits to cities and towns throughout Australia. During those visits, in order to promote the word of God, we make presentations and speeches, perform plays, songs and chants, as well as have book exhibitions. We interact with the Orthodox Christians we visit, and learn from them in terms of their own experiences all they have to share with [...]

2023-03-08T09:25:14+11:00November 5th, 2014|

Ladies Fellowship Retreat

On the weekend of October 10-12, the Greek Orthodox Ladies Fellowships of Sydney held their Annual Retreat at the Rathane Convention Centre in the Royal National Park, about one hour south of Sydney. The highlight of the Retreat was the Divine Liturgy officiated by Fr Eusebios, Abbot of Pantanassa Monastery. Against the beautiful scenic settings of the Royal National Park, the ladies thoroughly enjoyed their brief Retreat, firmly deepening their Christian fellowship with each other.   The participants at this year’s Ladies Fellowship Retreat, along with Fathers Eusebios and Nectarios from Pantanassa Monastery

2016-10-14T14:50:45+11:00October 29th, 2014|

Sunday School Picnic 2014

On the long-weekend of Monday 6th October, the Sunday Schools of Sydney held their combined annual Sunday School Picnic at Lachlan Reserve, Centennial Park. Along with the excellent weather, the event was especially blessed with the presence of His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos and with His Grace Bishop Iakovos, who both addressed the children, as well as numerous clergy, and crowds of parents and children who all thoroughly enjoyed the day! His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos and His Grace Bishop Iakovos with the children at this year’s Sunday School Picnic

2016-10-14T14:50:45+11:00October 23rd, 2014|

The Monk of Mount Athos – by Archimandrite Sophrony

The Monk of Mount Athos by Archimandrite Sophrony Published by St Vladimir’s Press, 1997. “The Monk of Mount Athos” is based on the life and teachings of St Silouan the Athonite (1866-1938). It is written by one of his closest disciples, Archimandrite Sophrony. The first part of this book explores St Silouan’s youth. It is very relatable, as he had similar distractions and temptations growing up to those of present. It reflects his initial monastic calling, but also the difficult parts of his life where he believes he was protected by God’s grace. St Silouan grew up as a normal [...]

2016-10-14T14:50:16+11:00October 3rd, 2014|
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