The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia (GOAA) has announced it will participate in the National Day of Reflection on Sunday, December 21, following the deadly terrorist attack in Bondi, Sydney.
The Day of Reflection was declared jointly by the Federal Government of Australia and the New South Wales Government as a mark of respect for the victims of the recent attack, which claimed multiple lives and deeply shocked the nation.
In a statement, the Archdiocese confirmed that all festive events scheduled for Sunday, December 21, will be cancelled across Australia. This includes the planned “Christmas Carols” celebrations that were due to take place in Sydney and Northcote, within the Holy Diocese of Chora.
Australians across the country are expected to observe the Day of Reflection in various ways, honouring the victims and reflecting on the impact of the attack on the community.
