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Debate grows over Archbishop Makarios’ comments on Greek language in Orthodox liturgy

23 / 04 / 2026
A debate has emerged within the Orthodox community in Australia after Archbishop Makarios reaffirmed the importance of Greek in liturgy.
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Church & Orthodoxy

SOFIA UTS to host first-ever forum on faith, suffering and spirituality

22 / 04 / 2026
The Students Orthodox Fellowship in Australia will host its first-ever forum this week, marking what organisers describe as a big event.
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Australia

Synod decision sees Hieromonk Paisios Chatzigeorgiou returned to monastic rank

22 / 04 / 2026
The Ecumenical Patriarchate has removed Hieromonk Paisios Chatzigeorgiou from the priesthood. Read more here.
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Church & Orthodoxy

Community invited to ANZAC Day service at St Spyridon church in Sydney

17 / 04 / 2026
St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Parish in Sydney, a designated war memorial church, will host a special ANZAC Day service this Sunday, April 19.
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Australia

Holy Eparchial Synod concludes in Sydney with warning over ‘influencer’ clergy trend

17 / 04 / 2026
The Holy Eparchial Synod has concluded in Sydney, announcing plans to issue directives addressing clergy use of social media.
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Australia

Archbishop Makarios of Australia calls for Greek to remain central in liturgy

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia has emphasised the central role of Greek in Orthodox worship.
17 / 04 / 2026
Church & Orthodoxy

Faith and festivity: Saint Anna parish marks Orthodox Easter on the Gold Coast

On Easter Sunday morning, the Greek Orthodox Parish–Community of Saint Anna on the Gold Coast gathered in large numbers.
16 / 04 / 2026
Church & Orthodoxy

Special committee on misconduct formed as Holy Eparchial Synod continues in Sydney

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia has announced the formation of a Special Committee to address moral misconduct.
16 / 04 / 2026
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Speaking in which tongues? The liturgical language debate

29 / 04 / 2026
The present debate within the Greek community of Australia concerning the language of the Divine Liturgy unfolds with a curious intensity.
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Community

Eugenia Mitrakas on rebalancing the scales for women and migrants

17 / 03 / 2026
The scales of justice are not just a phrase — they are a powerful symbol rooted in Greek thought and part of our shared Hellenic heritage.
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Australia

Open letter: Theo Maras appeals for unity after Fr Diogenis Patsouris controversy

13 / 03 / 2026
Former President of the GOCSA Theo Maras has issued an open letter calling for unity following the controversy around Fr Diogenis Patsouris.
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