Archbishop Makarios of Australia travelling to Mount Athos in Greece

·

Metropolitan Theoklitos of Ierissos, Mount Athos and Ardamerion welcomed Archbishop Makarios of Australia to his Metropolis headquarters on Friday, April 5.

Archbishop Makarios was accompanied by elder of the Ecumenical Throne, Metropolitan Apostolos of Miletus, and the Abbot of the historical Holy Monastery of Saint Anastasia the Pharmakolitria.

Archbishop Makarios of Australia.
Archbishop Makarios of Australia (left).

Archbishop Makarios is travelling, via Ierissos, through to Mount Athos to celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation of the Theotokos at the Holy Patriarchal and Stavropegial, Great Monastery of Vatopedi.

This recent visit comes as Archbishop Makarios met with Greece’s Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis on Wednesday, April 3 in Athens, and he also officiated the Second Service of the Salutations at Saint George in Phanar, Turkey on Friday, March 29, in the presence of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew.

Earlier this year, Archbishop Makarios made another trip to Constantinople to launch his new book The Ecumenical Patriarchate – The Preeminent and Suffering Church.

Advertisement

Share:

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH TGH

By subscribing you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.

Advertisement

Latest News

The Greek passport (for Aussies) debacle: Part One

For quite a while now, I've been hearing complaints from Greek Australians about long delays in obtaining a Greek passport.

Harry Mavrolefteros’ First Education wins ‘Business of the Decade’ at National Awards

First Education, founded by Harry Mavrolefteros, was awarded 'Business of the Decade' at the 2025 Australian Small Business Champion Awards.

Little Legs Foundation sets monopoly World Record in memory of Alegra Vasiliou

The Little Legs Foundation officially set a new Guinness World Record for the most people playing Monopoly in a single venue.

Hellenic Medical Society of Australia’s Careers Day returns to inspire students

The Hellenic Medical Society of Australia invite all year 9-12 students to attend the HMSA ‘Pathways to Success’ Careers Day.

Melbourne man charged for impersonating police officer and assaulting families

Franesko Vamvakaris appeared in Ringwood Magistrates Court on Monday, facing charges of impersonating a police officer and unlawful assault.

You May Also Like

Fairfield’s Greek Amphitheatre Granted Heritage Protection

In a big win for Melbourne’s community, this week saw Victoria’s Heritage Council grant protection to Melbourne’s Amphitheatre at Fairfield

Turkish Defence Minister accuses Greece of trying to escalate tensions

Turkey’s Defense Minister Hulusi Akar accused Greece of undermining talks on confidence-building measures between the two Aegean countries.

‘Couldn’t do it without family’: Gary Koutzoumis’ Sydney law firm celebrates 20 years

Gary Koutzoumis tells The Greek Herald the key to his success as his Sydney law firm, Koutzoumis Lawyers, celebrates 20 years this year.