Australia’s Holy Eparchial Synod concludes with decisions on governance and preaching

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The Holy Eparchial Synod of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia (GOAA), held from October 22 to 24 under the chairmanship of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, has concluded.

According to an announcement by the Synod, a number of key decisions were made during the three days of deliberations.

  • Several Synodal Committees were established, covering topics from interfaith relations to legal and canonical issues, the youth, and philanthropic institutions, among many others.
Archbishop Makarios of Australia chaired the meeting.
  • It was resolved that only clergy will be allowed to preach in the Church. Laypeople may only preach in exceptional cases, and this requires written permission from the Synod.

The Holy Synod said it will issue an Encyclical to be read at Greek Orthodox churches across Australia this coming Sunday, October 27, 2024.

Source: Orthodox Times.

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