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On November 17, Archbishop Makarios of Australia participated at the 55 Year Anniversary Celebration of All Saints Parish-Community, Belmore NSW.
In his sermon, Archbishop Makarios focused on the destructive fires that threatened the Monasteries of Panagia Pantanassa and the Holy Cross, which were evacuated as a preventive measure.
Referring to the difficulties of the migration of Greeks to Australia, the Archbishop warmly welcomed the progress of the All Saints Parish-Community, noting, “We all know that you came here with many difficulties and created your families. Your kids are your pride when you see their progress. So I, your father, am very happy to see your progress.”
At the same time, Archbishop Makarios highlighted the importance of the Ecumenical Patriarchate and its immense contribution to the development of the Orthodox Community in Australia, stressing: “If there was no Ecumenical Patriarchate, which cared about the people here by establishing a Metropolis and sensing shepherds, approving clerics, blessing the presence of our people here, today we would be like sheep without a shepherd.”
