Panagia Pantanassa Monastery under NSW bushfire threat

·

The Holy Monastery of Panagia Pantanassa in Mangrove Creek NSW is in the direct line of an “unstoppable” bushfire.

Yesterday, it was reported that the fire was at the door step of the Holy monastery, and that all necessary measures have been put in place to save the monastery, but authorities fear the fires may be uncontainable.

The nearby St Dionysios Hall was set up as a base for emergency assistance and a ground for volunteers.

The monastery came under the Archdiocese of Australia when the late Archbishop Stylianos blessed it in 1976.

It is the first Greek Orthodox monastery that has adapted ancient Byzantine architecture and ancient materials, with contemporary designs in an Australian context.

The Holy Monastery of Panagia Pantanassa is a monastery for men located on the Central Coast of NSW, on Mangrove Mountain, which is 90 minutes north of Sydney.

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

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

Latest News

Moursellas sisters turn family food traditions into culinary success

The South Australian sisters Moursellas, now 37, rose to national attention after competing on the show in 2014.

Historic Notos department store in Athens to close after 25 years

One of central Athens’ most historic department stores, Notos Galleries near Omonia Square, will shut permanently on August 31.

SoulChef Sundays: How souvlaki united generations and cultures

As Chef Georgia Koutsoukou — the Kalamata-born chef known as “SoulChef” — continues her SoulChef Sundays series with The Greek Herald.

Dean Kalimniou to give the 2026 Pontian Genocide Memorial Seminar

The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) and Pontiaki Estia will jointly host the 2026 Pontian Genocide Memorial Seminar next week.

Greece introduces stricter tourism development rules for islands

Greece is preparing to introduce a new tourism planning framework that will impose stricter development rules on many islands.

You May Also Like

Near-death experience led Katrina Flokis to life as spiritual healer

Now known as “The Lightworker,” Flokis counts celebrities including Margot Robbie, Rita Ora and Joel Edgerton.

How RESIO designed the olive mural at Thornbury’s Kalamata Lane

RESIO, a popular Greek street artist, was tasked with the job of painting a mural for the side of 2 Gooch Street in Thornbury, Melbourne.

Heidelberg United edge out Marconi Stallions in tight Australian Championship opener

Heidelberg United began their 2025 Australian Championship campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over the Marconi Stallions on Sunday.