NSW Governor meets with His Eminence Archbishop Makarios

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The Governor of New South Wales, Margaret Beazley, accompanied by her husband, Dennis Wilson, visited the headquarters of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia in Sydney on Monday, September 21st.

The couple was welcomed by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, who thanked Mrs Beazley for responding to the invitation he had given her during his recent visit to the Government House.

Accompanied by His Eminence, Mrs Beazley and her husband visited the Holy Cathedral of The Annunciation of Our Lady, where they lit a candle while they were guided and informed extensively about the history of the Cathedral by His Eminence Archimandrite, Father Christoforos Krikelis.

Afterwards, issues of common interest were discussed in the office of the Archbishop, in a friendly and cordial atmosphere.

During the meeting, the plans for the renovation of the Archdiocese were also presented to the NSW Governor, by the architect who has undertaken the implementation of the project.

The visit of Mrs Beazley and Mr Wilson to the Holy Archdiocese ended with a dinner given in their honor by His Eminence.

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