Fire breaks out in the Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos in Sydney

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According to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, on Thursday, September 30, a fire broke out in the Holy Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos in Sydney.

The fire caused significant damage to the interior of the historic and heritage-listed building of the church and in particular to parts of the roof over the holy altar and the chapel of St John the Theologian.

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios and his colleagues who were at the Archdiocese at the time were not in danger and did not suffer any injuries, the statement reads.

Sacred utensils and articles that were kept in the sanctuary were damaged by the large amount of water that was used during the fire-fighting operation, while the electronic and microphone system of the church was completely destroyed.

The process of assessing the losses is in progress and there will be a further update once this is completed.

Regarding the cause of the fire, the initial assessment is that it was due to a short-circuit, although this is subject to the completion of the relevant investigation by the competent authorities.

The Holy Archdiocese of Australia conveyed “its fervent gratitude to the firefighters who rushed to the scene to prevent the fire from spreading further and to extinguish it.”

“Our thanks also goes to the police for their immediate mobilisation and assistance in the ordeal of our local Church,” the statement reads.

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