His Grace Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane, accompanied by the Parish Priest of Saint Paraskevi Brisbane, Father Athanasios Athanasiadis, travelled to the Regional Town of Rockhampton, north of Brisbane for the feast day celebrations of Saint Nektarios, Bishop of Pentapolis, the Wonderworker.

His Grace officiated at the Vespers service on the Friday evening and the following day presided over the Matins service and celebrated the Divine Liturgy. At the conclusion of the service, a procession took place with the holy icon of Saint Nektarios.

Bishop Bartholomew conveyed the love and blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia and informed the faithful that His Eminence will be visiting Brisbane next month.

On behalf of His Eminence, His Grace thanked the faithful volunteers for their dedication and commitment towards the Church of Saint Nektarios.

Finally, during His Grace’s homily, he emphasised the importance of living a life of patience, humility, prayer, and of total trust in God just like Saint Nektarios did.