National committee established to plan centenary events for Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia

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The Archdiocesan Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia held a meeting on Friday, January 20 in the presence of Archbishop Makarios of Australia.

During the meeting, a national committee was established to plan the centenary celebrations for the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia next year.

The committee will also undertake preparations for the 2023 visit of the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

Archbishop Makarios will chair the committee, while other members will consist of representatives from all Archdiocesan districts.

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