The Dormition of the Theotokos – St George Cathedral, Thornbury
The great Feast of the Dormition of the Most Holy Theotokos was celebrated with solemnity at the St George Cathedral, Thornbury, on 14 August 2026. H.E. Metropolitan Basilios presided over the Vespers, Matins Services and the Divine Liturgy. [...]
St Paul’s, Dandenong – Womens Day Retreat
In the Gospel of Luke, women... "are equal recipients of God’s grace” On the 8th of August, over fifty women, mothers, chanters, teachers, doctors, carers, and daughters of God gathered to learn more about Women Discipleship in [...]
Akathist for Saint Raphael of Brooklyn – St Mary’s Mt Pritchard
On Friday the 31st of July, His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios presided over the Akathist service for St Raphael of Brooklyn at Saint Mary’s Mount Pritchard. The service was held on the anniversary of the translation of the Saint’s [...]
The feast Day of St Elias in Adelaide
The Parish of Saint Elias in Adelaide was greatly blessed to welcome His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios for a pastoral visit from 17 to 19 July. Over the course of the weekend, His Eminence met with clergy and parishioners, [...]
Being an Orthodox Christian 2026 – Melbourne
Under the patronage of His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios, clergy from across Victoria, together with the Sunday School teachers, children in years 3 and 4, and their families, gathered on Saturday the 11th of July at St George's Cathedral [...]
ACOY Victoria – English Divine Liturgy & Loving Like Christ
On the 8th of July, ACOY Victoria gathered for an English Divine Liturgy at St. Mary’s Annunciation Antiochian Orthodox Church in Yarraville. Concluding the Liturgy, St Mary’s Parishioner and ACOY Committee Member, Joseph Khalil, delivered a youth talk [...]
Being an Orthodox Christian Celebration 2026
With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios, the ‘Being An Orthodox Christian’ (BAOC) celebration and liturgy was held on Saturday 4th July at the Nativity of the Theotokos, Mays Hill. The divine liturgy, presided over by His [...]
Memory Eternal! 9th Anniversary of the repose of Metropolitan Paul Saliba
H.E. Metropolitan Basilios visited the burial site and prayed the Trisagion for the memory and repose of the thrice-blessed memory of Metropolitan Paul. May his memory be eternal;
ACOY Annual Sports Day Unity Cup 2026
On Monday, the 8th of June, the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Youth (ACOY) held its highly anticipated Annual Sports Day at the Centennial Park Sports Centre, a vibrant gathering that brought together over 240 registered players from across NSW [...]
ACOY Victoria – Youth talk on Ambition and Success
On Wednesday, 20th May, ACOY Victoria celebrated a Vesperal Liturgy at St Nicholas for the Ascension of Our Lord, followed by a youth talk on ‘What should ambition and success look like for an Orthodox Christian’, delivered by [...]
Antiochian Orthodox Community Represented at Lebanese Faith & Community Leaders Roundtable (Victoria)
On Tuesday, 19 May 2026, at 6.00 pm, with the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios, Father Jack Lutfi and Mr George Ibrahim attended the Lebanese Faith and Community Leaders Roundtable in the federal seat of Cooper, representing [...]
“In the Bloom” High Tea – St George’s Cathedral, Thornbury
With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios, Saint George’s Ladies Committee had the honour of hosting a deeply beautiful “In the Bloom” High Tea, offered in support of the sacred mission of Saint George in Wellington, New [...]
ACOY Victoria – Celebrates 25 Years with Silver Jubilee Gala Dinner
The Antiochian Orthodox Christian Youth (ACOY) in Victoria joyfully celebrated its 25th Anniversary with a Silver Jubilee Gala Dinner, marking a significant milestone in the life of the youth of the Archdiocese in Victoria. The evening brought together [...]
The visit of H.E. Metropolitan Nichola to the Antiochian Archdiocese
His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios received in his office H.E. Metropolitan Nichola, Metropolitan of the Macedonian Orthodox Church of Australia & New Zealand, on his first visit to Sydney since assuming his episcopal duties. The meeting was cordial and [...]
ACOY Victoria – Retreat 2026 – Knowing Christ the Resurrected through the Experience
On Sunday, the 19th of April 2026, His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios gathered with the youth of Victoria for a spiritual session on the Resurrection, a key message on how we know Christ the Resurrected through experiences. His Eminence [...]
St Raphael’s Mission – SRM spreading Pascha Joy – 2026
On Monday, 13th April, St Raphael's Mission (SRM) embarked on a heartwarming two-part initiative, bringing joy to seniors and providing essential support to the homeless community. The day exemplified the spirit of compassion and community engagement that defines [...]
Charity Bazaar at the Church of the Holy Cross, Victoria
A charity bazaar was held at the Antiochian Orthodox Church of the Holy Cross on March 28 and 29, just before the glorious Easter. Around 18 exhibitors participated in the bazaar, where all participants showcased their handmade products. [...]
Pastoral Visit of Metropolitan Basilios to St. Paul Brisbane (2026)
On the fifth weekend of Great Lent, the parish of St. Paul’s Antiochian Orthodox Church in Brisbane had the joy of welcoming our Chief Shepherd, His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios, for his annual pastoral visit to Queensland. The faithful [...]
The feast of the Annunciation at St. Mary, Yarraville (Melbourne) 2026
On Tuesday, the 24th of March, all Victorian churches within the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese came together to celebrate the Feast of the Annunciation of The Virgin Mary, at St Mary Antiochian Orthodox Church, Yarraville. The Feast Day was [...]
Saint Nicholas, Melbourne – Youth Retreat to the Antiochian Village 2026
On the 6th of March 2026, the Saint Nicholas Youth (SNY) began a journey to our annual spiritual weekend retreat to the Saint Michael’s Monastery at the Antiochian Village in Goulburn, NSW. After a long and safe journey, [...]
2026 HSC Commemoration Night
An atmosphere of gratitude and hope filled St Nicholas Antiochian Orthodox Church as the community gathered to honour the HSC Class of 2025. Under the patronage of His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios, the Church School Department held the annual [...]
St Mary’s, Yarraville – Youth Retreat to the Antiochian Village
On Thursday, 12 February, under the patronage of His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios, Saint Mary’s Youth began their spiritual retreat at St Michael’s Monastery in the Antiochian Village, Goulburn, NSW. Following a bus ride from St Mary’s Antiochian Orthodox [...]
ACOY NSW Youth Retreat 2026 – “The Eternal Crown”
With the blessing of His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios, our Chief Shepherd, and under the guidance of our Spiritual Advisor, Archimandrite Nabil, the Antiochian Christian Orthodox Youth gathered over the weekend of 20–22 February 2026 at the Antiochian Orthodox [...]
Antiochian Byzantine Music School (ABMS) Opening Ceremony 2026
On the 16th of February 2026, the Australian Byzantine Music School (ABMS) officially commenced its academic year with a beautiful and spiritually uplifting opening ceremony. Earlier in the evening, students gathered for their first hour of classes before [...]
The visit of H.E. Metropolitan Antonios of Zahleh, Baalbek and Dependencies.
His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios received his brother, Metropolitan Antonios (El Soury), Metropolitan of Zahleh, Baalbek and Dependencies, at the Metropolitan Residence in Sydney. This fraternal meeting between the two hierarchs was part of Metropolitan Antonios's visit to the [...]