In a celebratory atmosphere, the Oakleigh Grammar School community in Melbourne came together to participate in the Sanctification service (Agiasmos), marking the beginning of the new school year.
The service was performed by Bishop Kyriakos of Sozopolis, Archiepiscopal Vicar of Melbourne, representing Archbishop Makarios of Australia, and was attended by Fathers Stavros Kakavas, Christos Dimolianis, Georgios Adamakis, Panagiotis Zoumpoulis, and Dimitrios Drougas, along with Fr. Jean Mawal from the Church of Antioch and Fr. Aleksandar Savic from the Serbian Church.
The students of the Byzantine Choir sang beautiful hymns during the service, while teachers, pupils, and board members participated with deep reverence. Bishop Kyriakos conveyed the message of Archbishop Makarios for the new school year, encouraging all present to fulfill their educational mission with care and diligence.
Following the Sanctification service, Bishop Kyriakos and the clergy, along with School Director Mark Robertson and board members, enjoyed a morning tea together. They also engaged in a fruitful discussion on education and its significance. Mr. Robertson expressed gratitude to all attendees and encouraged the clergy to remain active members of the school community.
Source: greek.vema.com.au / Article translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas
