Perth, WA: Celebration of the Archangels in the Diocese of Perth  

On Sunday the 10^th of November 2024, with the blessing of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Perth presided over the Matins and Hierarchical Divine Liturgy on the 8^th Sunday of Luke at the Church of Sts Constantine and Helene in Perth WA.

In his sermon, His Grace focused on the Gospel reading and spoke about the Good Samaritan reminding all that Jesus Christ is the ultimate Good Samaritan to each one of us.

At the end of the Divine Liturgy, the Mytilenian Brotherhood of Western Australia conducted their annual procession with the icon of the Archangel Michael and Artoklasia (blessing of the 5 loaves) to coincide with the feast of the Synaxis of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel and the other Bodiless Powers celebrated on the 8^th of November.

Following the service, there was a morning tea held by the Brotherhood in the Church hall for all the parishioners.

His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Perth conveyed to all present the love and blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia.