On Sunday, January 21, the Church of Saint Eustathios in Melbourne hosted the annual memorial service in honor of the late Zacharo Anastasiadou, the sister of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew. The commemoration took place in the presence of their brother, Nikolaos Archontonis, accompanied by his wife, Catherine.
Archbishop Makarios of Australia presided over the memorial service, which was co-celebrated by Bishops Elpidios of Kyanea, Kyriakos of Sozopolis, Evmenios of Kerasounta, and Themistocles of Nikopolis (Patriarchate of Alexandria).
At the conclusion of the service, Archbishop Makarios offered heartfelt condolences to Nikolaos Archontonis on behalf of the entire Holy Archdiocese of Australia. He expressed a sincere wish for the repose of the noble soul of Nikolaos’s blessed sister.
In his closing remarks, the Archbishop conveyed the blessings and love of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to the attending Bishops, clergy, and faithful who participated in the memorial service.
Article translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas