“he emphasised that it had served the people of God by preserving the Orthodox faith, traditions and Greek identity and, above all, had remained devoted to the Holy Archdiocese of Australia.
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“the primatial feat of His Beatitude Onuphrius, his courageous stand for the purity of Orthodoxy, and his unwavering faithfulness to the Truth of Christ, which, in the words of the hierarch, serve as a lofty example for the entire Orthodox world
“the patience, confession of faith, and faithfulness to Christ of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church will serve as an important example for strengthening future generations of Orthodox believers
“the Parish Priest, Fr Sotirios Drapaniotis, welcomed the Archbishop and expressed the gratitude of the parishioners for their Shepherd’s participation in the anniversary celebration, as well as for his spiritual guidance, pastoral care and support.
“emphasized their care and devotion for the restoration and revival of this Historical Monastery
“The Bishop also spoke about the significance of the presence of the Theotokos in Great Britain, where Greek Orthodox communities have been established for generations.
“the presence of the relic would spiritually strengthen the faithful and reinforce their faith and devotion
“Constantinople “diminished itself and itself granted them ecclesiastical independence, known as autocephaly – it weakened itself in order to serve each Orthodox people.”
“It is a modest and humble church that reflects the first steps of the early Greeks, I would like this church to remain as it is, because it demonstrates that a people came here who were poor and humble, yet honourable. As time passed, our people progressed, but this church—one of the first to meet the needs of the great wave of migration—reflects our earliest steps and constitutes a historical and spiritual landmark.
