His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia attended a graduation event at the Parish of Saint Nicholas in Marrickville, Sydney, on Sunday, December 7, celebrating children completing the Early Childhood Groups of the Greek Welfare Centre and preparing to enter primary school.
The Centre, marking its 50th anniversary this year, oversees 14 Early Childhood Groups across Sydney, serving more than 220 children.
The bilingual programme introduces children to the Orthodox faith, Greek traditions, and language, while fostering creativity through crafts, singing, dancing, storytelling, and excursions.
At the event, Archbishop Makarios presented certificates, commemorative gifts, and offered his paternal blessings.
Director Steve Magdalopoulos and members of the Centre’s Board of Directors were also in attendance, receiving the Archbishop’s gratitude for supporting families with preschool-aged children.
