Renowned Cypriot chanter Stephanos Pelekanis visits Brisbane

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Renowned Cypriot traditional singer and chanter, Stephanos Pelekanis, visited the Greek Orthodox Diocese of Brisbane in Queensland for a private audience with His Grace Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane.

The Bishop, on behalf of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, warmly welcomed Pelekanis, who was accompanied by Stathi Zambas, President of the Cypriot Association of Queensland.

During the meeting, Pelekanis expressed gratitude for the opportunity to speak with the Bishop and chant in Brisbane. He also shared his admiration for His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and his deep love for the Church.

Bishop Bartholomew thanked Pelekanis for promoting Byzantine music and traditional song, while also conveying the love and blessings of Archbishop Makarios.

He extended his appreciation to Zambas for his efforts to preserve Cypriot customs and traditions in Queensland.

As a token of appreciation, Bishop Bartholomew presented both Pelekanis and Zambas with limited edition medals from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, commemorating its centenary.

Pelekanis then chanted at the Church of Saint George on the first Sunday of the Triodion period.

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