Archbishop Makarios of Australia at the Greek Consulate in Perth and “Saint Andrew’s” Nursing Home

On Monday, 3 October 2022, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia visited both The Consulate of Greece in Perth and “Saint Andrew’s” Nursing Home of the Greek Community of Western Australia.

During the visit to the Greek Consulate, His Eminence and his entourage, consisting among others His Grace Bishop Elpidios of Kyanea and His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloa, were welcomed by the Consul of Greece in Perth, Ms. Georgia Karasiotou.

Both parties engaged in constructive discussion, in an atmosphere of cordiality, about issues of common interest, primarily concerning the needs of the Greek Community in Western Australia.

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia and the Consul of Greece in Perth confirmed the excellent cooperation between the institutions they represent, while at the end of the meeting they exchanged commemorative gifts..

Upon His Eminence’s arrival to the facilities of the “Saint Andrew’s” Nursing Home, He received a warm welcome from the President of the Hellenic Community of Western Australia, Mr. Pavlos Afkos, as well as by managers and staff members of the Nursing Home.

This was followed by a tour of the unit’s facilities, during which His Eminence had the opportunity to meet the elderly who live there. With great joy and emotion, the Archbishop embraced one by one the residents of the Nursing Home and took precious time to talk personally with each and every one of them, as well as for them all to chant hymns all together. For their part, the elderly residents of the nursing home reciprocated with warm smiles, visibly moved by the meeting they had with their Shepherd.