Australian Ambassador visits Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople

·

The Australian Ambassador to Ankara, Her Excellency Sally Anne Vincent, visited the headquarters of the Ecumenical Patriarchate at the Phanar on Friday, October 17.

Accompanied by her husband, David Jones, and Australia’s Consul General in Constantinople, Tony Huber, Ambassador Vincent was received by His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

The meeting included an extensive discussion on the Patriarchate’s activities and its broad Eparchy in Australia.

In attendance at the meeting were His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, currently in Constantinople for the Holy and Sacred Synod, and the Grand Ecclesiarch Aetios, director of the private patriarchal office.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

Bouzouki Night 2025: A celebration of youth, culture and Hellenic pride in the Capital

It was a night of kefi in Canberra as 300 guests filled the Hellenic Club of Canberra for the Hellenic Youth Club’s Bouzouki Night 2025.

Cretan and Kalymnian youth in Sydney unite for a night of dance, music and kefi

The spirit of Greece came alive in Sydney as the Cretan Youth Association of Sydney and the Kalymnian Youth Society of NSW hosted Xoro.

Greek language attainment award, from yiayia’s kitchen to the classroom

The Greek Centre in Melbourne filled with pride and applause on Saturday, October 18 as the GCM honoured students of all ages.

Once a year, the future gathers at the Australian Hellenic War Memorial

Once a year, on an October spring morning, the Australian Hellenic War Memorial (AHWM) fills with the laughter of children.

Parliament House to host inaugural Women of the Greek Diaspora Forum

The Embassy of Greece in Australia will present the inaugural Women of the Greek Diaspora Forum, an exciting event.

You May Also Like

First-ever Zeibekiko Festival coming to Australia this weekend

The first-ever Zeibekiko Festival is coming to Sydney, Australia this July thanks to Ventouris Productions.

Patricia Karvelas to leave ABC Radio National breakfast show

After three years, Patricia Karvelas has announced her departure from her hosting position at ABC Radio National’s flagship Breakfast program.

GCM and Channel 31 partner up to broadcast Greek Community Cup finals

The Greek Community and Channel 31 partner up to broadcast the finals of the Greek community cup to viewers in Victoria.