On the third Sunday of Lent (Sunday of the Veneration of the Holy Cross), 19 March 2023, with the blessing of Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Bishop Elpidios of Kyanea officiated at the Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Church of Saint Nektarios, in the suburb of Dianella, Perth.
At the end of the liturgy, Bishop Elpidios spoke to the faithful and explained the historical meaning as to why the Church celebrates the Veneration of the Holy Cross at the midpoint of Great and Holy Lent and reminded them all, how the actual finding of the Precious Cross and Nails by Empress Saint Helene in Jerusalem is celebrated in our Church on the 6th of March.
In addition, Bishop Elpidios spoke briefly about the Theology of the Cross and focused on Christ’s unconditional love and sacrifice.
At the conclusion of the service Bishop Elpidios blessed the faithful with the Holy Cross and wished everyone strength from above for the remainder of Holy Lent.