Archbishop Makarios of Australia meets with Consul General of Greece in Melbourne

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Archbishop Makarios of Australia welcomed Melbourne’s Greek Consul General, Emmanuel Kakavelakis at the offices of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese in Melbourne on Tuesday, March 17.

During the meeting, issues of mutual interest were discussed, with a focus on preparations for the 1821 Greek Revolution anniversary celebrations.

The reception for Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew was also addressed, which is planned for his Apostolic Visit to Melbourne in October.

Source: Orthodox Times

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