Perth visit by Bishop Prodromos raises $36,000 for Southern Madagascar mission

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The Holy Diocese of Perth welcomed His Grace Bishop Prodromos of Toliara and Southern Madagascar for a three-day pastoral visit from 15 to 17 March 2025.

His Grace arrived in Perth on Saturday, March 15 and was warmly received by His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Perth.

That evening, Bishop Prodromos presided over the Hierarchical Vespers service at St Nektarios Church in Dianella, followed by a Lenten fundraising supper organised by the Parish of Sts Constantine and Helene. A moving video presentation showcased the missionary work of the Orthodox Church in Southern Madagascar, prompting generous donations from the faithful. The Consul for Greece in Perth, Eleni Georgopoulou, was among those in attendance.

On Sunday, Bishop Prodromos co-celebrated the Matins and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy with Bishop Elpidios at Sts Constantine and Helene Church in Northbridge. The service was attended by Paul Afkos OAM, President of the Hellenic Community of WA, along with staff and students from St Andrew’s Grammar.

The two bishops exchanged gifts and expressed mutual admiration, with Bishop Elpidios extending an invitation for a future visit.

That evening, Bishop Prodromos presided over the third Lenten Vespers at St Nektarios, followed by a dinner in his honour attended by clergy and presvyteras of the Diocese.

Over the course of the visit, $36,000 was raised to support the Orthodox Church’s missionary efforts in Southern Madagascar.

On Monday, Bishop Prodromos departed for Melbourne, expressing deep gratitude to His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Bishop Elpidios, and the faithful of Perth.

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