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Wearing a Cross
Wearing A Cross In the Orthodox Church infants (and adults converting to the faith) receive a Cross at their Baptism to hang around their necks. This is not an adornment for cosmetic purposes but rather a WITNESS and SYMBOL of the Faith that they have been received into. The Cross is the universal Christian symbol acknowledged by all to mean that the wearer is a follower of Jesus Christ. Before the Crucifixion of Christ the cross signified suffering, defeat and death. With Christ's death on the Cross, it became the symbol of triumph, salvation and eternal life. The Cross is [...]
Talks and Sermons
Podcasts on Christian Parenting (Greek/English): On the upbringing of children in a Christian Family (Fr Stephanos Pantanassiotis, 2014) On the upbringing of children in a Christian Family (Q&A) (Fr Stephanos Pantanassiotis, 2014) On the upbringing of children in a Christian Family (Fr Stephanos Pantanassiotis, 2013) Podcasts on Orthodox Mission Work (English/Bahasa): Orthodox Mission Work Through the Ages (Mr Andrew Psarommatis, 2014) St Paul and Hellenism (Dr John Psarommatis, 2014) English Podcasts: The Presentation of our Lord in the Temple (Fr Eusebios Pantanassiotis, 2014) Our Most Holy Theotokos (Fr Eusebios Pantanassiotis, 2014) Dogma and its relevance in our daily life (Dr [...]
Sunday School Camp 2016
On the 29th of September, 60 children from various parishes around Sydney gathered at All Saint’s Church Belmore to embark on their annual Sunday School Camp. The theme of this year’s camp was “Miracles of Christ” and each group focused on one particular miracle. It was an action packed retreat full of activities, games and spiritual learning. The highlights of the camp were the Divine Liturgy on Thursday officiated by Abbot Eusebios of Pantanassa Monastery and the visit of his Eminence Archbishop Stylianos with his Grace Bishop Iakovos. His Eminence addressed the children with a heartfelt talk on Saint [...]
The Theotokos of Yellow Rock (Kitrinopetritissa) in Australia (2012)
The Theotokos of Yellow Rock (Kitrinopetritissa) in Australia (2012) October 4 Today all of Australia rejoices as we celebrate the very first Icon of the Most Holy Lady and Virgin Theotokos of Yellow Rock, the Kitrinopetritissa. The holy Icon rests at Saint George Monastery in Yellow Rock, Springwood. According to accounts, the Most Holy Theotokos performed a miracle at this site and the Icon was commissioned to be painted. May the Most Holy Lady and Virgin Theotokos intercede for us and save us. Απολυτίκιον Ἦχος α´. Τῆς ἐρήμου πολίτης. Μυστικήν ως λυχνίαν της θερμής ευσπλαγχνίας σου, και πηγήν αφθόνων χαρίτων [...]