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The consecration of the Antiochian Village

On Saturday, 24 October 2015, His Grace Bishop Irinej of Australia and New Zealand of the Serbian Orthodox Church, together with the Very Reverend Protopresbyter-Stavrophor Ilija Dragosavljevic and Metropolitanate Secretary, the Reverend Deacon Aleksandar Ivanovic, joined His Eminence Archbishop Paul of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines of the Antiochian Orthodox Patriarchate, together with his clergy, faithful and guests for …

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Message from his Eminence Metropolitan Paul Saliba: Antiochian Village

To esteemed members of the Archdiocese, As we reflect on the development of the Archdiocese over the last 10 years we acknowledge the work and dedication of the members. It is through their hard work, that the growth and success of the Archdiocese can be attributed. The future however, poses many challenges on many fronts. The growth of the church …

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The Annual Opening of the New Law Term for 2015

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, under the aegis of the Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of Oceania, hosted the 32nd Annual Opening of the Law Term for 2015 with a Pan-Orthodox Prayer Service held at the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral in Sydney on Tuesday evening, 10 February 2015. Many notable participants, including clergy and lay, legal professionals from the …

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Serbian Parish celebrates Patronal Feast in Peats Ridge

On Sunday, 13 September 2015, the Central Coast Serbian Orthodox Mission Parish celebrated its patronal feast day, the Synaxis of the Serbian Saints, in Peats Ridge. Leading them in worship was His Grace the Right Reverend Bishop Irinej, who heads the Serbian Orthodox Metropolitanate of Australia and New Zealand, headquartered in Alexandria, Sydney. The community was joined by many friends …

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5th Episcopal Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of Oceania

The members of the 5th Episcopal Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of Oceania welcomed the opportunity to meet in Sydney on Tuesday 13th October, 2015, under the chairmanship ex officio of His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos of Australia. Present were: His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos (Ecumenical Patriarchate); His Eminence Archbishop Paul (Antiochian Church); His Grace Bishop George (Russian Church); His Grace Bishop …

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Serbian Orthodox Leader Writes to Australian and New Zealand Foreign Ministers

Bishop Irinej of the Metropolitanate of Australia and New Zealand writes to Foreign Ministers Julia Bishop of Australia and Murray McCully of New Zealand on preventing admission of “Kosovo” to UNESCO membership On 30th October 2015, writing on behalf of the Metropolitanate of Australia and New Zealand of the Serbian Orthodox Church and their substantial Serbian communities, especially in Australia …

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St Andrew’s Orthodox Theological College Graduation Doxology

On Thursday 14 May 2015, the Thanksgiving Service for graduates of St Andrew’s Orthodox Theological College was celebrated at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady Theotokos (Redfern NSW). The evening’s proceedings began with a Doxological Service chanted by students, past and present. His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos, as Dean, recited a benediction over the graduates and conferred …

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Letter from Taybeh: Stuck in America and Shocked

Dear Friends of Saint George Taybeh, As I stared at my key board for over a month, I could not seem to write a word about the terrible conditions in Israel/Palestine.  I am simply just shocked.  It is September 28, 2000 all over again when the 2nd uprising started. People are fed up and cannot tolerate occupation anymore.  The non-violent action …

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