The newly appointed Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Giorgos Skemperis, paid his first official visit to the headquarters of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia on Thursday, 21 August 2025, where he was received by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia.
Mr Skemperis was accompanied by the Ambassador of Greece to Australia, His Excellency Stavros Venizelos.
At the entrance to the Archdiocese, he was welcomed by His Grace Bishop Christodoulos of Magnesia, Chief Secretary of the Holy Eparchial Synod; Archimandrite of the Ecumenical Throne Christophoros Krikelis, Chancellor of the Archdiocese; and Archdeacon Athinagoras Karakonstantakis.
During the visit, the Consul General toured the historic Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady, expressing admiration for the iconographic compositions that now adorn it following its recent renovation.
Later, he met with Archbishop Makarios, joined by members of the Holy Eparchial Synod. The Archbishop welcomed him “to his home,” underlining his confidence that the strong and constructive cooperation between the Consulate General and the Archdiocese would continue seamlessly.
A luncheon followed, where discussions centred on the life of the Greek diaspora in Australia and the mission of the Orthodox Church. Attendees wished Mr Skemperis every success for a productive and fruitful term.
