His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia to visit Perth from the 28 – 31 May 2022

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia  will make his fourth pastoral visit to Perth from the 28 to 31 May,  2022. The Archdiocesan District of Perth announced the program of His Eminence’s visit, at the same time inviting the entire Greek Orthodox flock to attend the Holy Services and the events that will take place, and to receive the blessing of our Archbishop.

Following is the programme of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios during his visit to Perth: 

Saturday 28th May

12.30 – Arrival at Perth Domestic Airport Virgin Australia (Terminal 1)
All welcome to come and greet His Eminence.

6.00pm – 8.00pm   

• Hierarchical Vespers Service at the Church of Sts Constantine and Helene in Northbridge presided by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia.
• During the Vespers Service, His Eminence will confer upon Zacchaeus Gerovasilis the title of Reader (Χειροθεσία Αναγνώστου).
• Refreshments will follow in the lower hall of the Hellenic Community Centre

Sunday 29th May

7.00am – 11.00am    

•  Matins Service & Hierarchical Divine Liturgy at the Holy Monastery of St John in Forrestfield officiated by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia.
• During the service Fr Prodromos Souris will be ordained into the Diaconate.
• Refreshments will follow in the monastery’s refectory.

12.30pm – 1.30pm

•  Hierarchical Trisagion & Wreath Laying Ceremony at the State War Memorial in Kings Park presided by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia and in the presence of the Greek Consul in Perth, Mrs Georgia Karasiotou, for the Battle of Crete and the Pontian Genocide.     

5.00pm                          

• Official blessing and opening of the Archdiocesan District of Perth offices and St Basil’s Premises

6.00pm                           

• Open Supper and refreshments for everyone at the Archdiocese Conference Room in Dianella in the presence of His Eminence.

Monday 30th May

7.00am – 11.00   

• Ordination of Fr Prodromos into the second level of priesthood (Presbyter) at the Holy Monastery of St John in Forrestfield.
• Prior to the dismissal, His Eminence will confer upon Fr Emmanuel Stamatiou the title of Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical Throne (Χειροθεσία στο οφφίκιο του Πρωτοπρεσβυτέρου του Οικουμενικού Θρόνου -π. Εμμανουήλ Σταματίου).
• Followed by refreshments in the monastery’s refectory

Tuesday 31st May

11.10am – Departure of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia for Sydney