His Grace Bishop Bartholomew of Charioupolis at the Opening of the 47th Parliament of Australia

With the Blessings of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, His Grace Bishop Bartholomew of Charioupolis attended the Presbyterian church of St Andrew’s in Canberra where he represented the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and its Spiritual Head, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios at the Opening of the 47th Parliament of Australia.

At the end of the service His Grace conveyed the respect and best wishes of His Eminence to the Hon Prime Minister of Australia Mr Anthony Albanese and wished the Prime Minister that God grant him good health, patience and wisdom in leading our Nation.

In return the Prime Minister thanked His Grace and asked that he convey to His Eminence his love and gratitude for his friendship and prayers.

Present at the service were the following people: His Excellency the Governor General of Australia, The Leader of the Federal Opposition, all the Honourable Parliamentarians and Diplomats of Canberra.