Representing Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Bishop Kyriakos of Sozopolis accompanied by Bishop Evmenios of Kerasounta, and clergy from around Australia conducted a Doxology Service for the commencement of The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia National Schools Event.
Even though this blessed initiative has been running for the last 20 years under the auspices of our Holy Archdiocese. Archbishop Makarios has embraced it and taken it to another level of spiritual unity and fellowship.
The initiative provides all the Orthodox Schools from around the Nation an opportunity to gather, participate and compete in a 3-day program of sport, culture, and language. This year, Oakleigh Grammar is hosting the event from May 2nd to May 5th, 2023.
The Doxology Service took place on the evening of May 2nd, 2023, at the Parish of Saints Anargiri in Oakleigh. Following the Service, Bishop Kyriakos, greeted the students, teachers, and principals, conveying the paternal love and blessings of Archbishop Makarios.
Bishop Kyriakos of Sozopolis reminded students of the opportunity of fellowship that they have during this period. He recalled the memorable moments in any sporting competition, particularly in the Olympic Games when an athlete who is struggling to make it to the finish line is supported by other athletes and taken to the end. He encouraged the students to ‘lift each other up’ and to work together to achieve their goals.
