Archbishop Makarios of Australia meets King Charles III at reception in Canberra

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His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia was among 350 distinguished leaders invited to a prestigious reception at the Federal Parliament in Canberra, honouring King Charles III and Queen Camilla during their recent visit to Australia.

In a warm interaction with the King, Archbishop Makarios relayed the greetings and affection of His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, as well as heartfelt wishes from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.

Photo: @RoyalFamily / X.

King Charles expressed gratitude for the Ecumenical Patriarch’s kind messages and recognised the Archbishop’s positive contributions to the Australian community.

Archbishop Makarios is set to meet King Charles again today, October 22, at a reception hosted by the Government of New South Wales, where he will also be joined by other religious leaders.

Source: Orthodox Times.

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