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| Sunday 16th June 2019 |
PENTECOST SUNDAY "KNEELING PRAYERS" 11:00am - 11:30am approx. time in all Churches Sunday 16th June 2019 is "Pentecost Sunday" and, after the Divine Liturgy, all Churches will be celebrating the Vespers of the Holy Spirit. Within this Service, there are three long prayers that are read by the priest while we all kneel to receive the grace of God and to be renewed by the Holy Spirit. It is available for download in English and Greek from our "Orthodox Christianity" section so you can take it to Church on Pentecost Sunday and follow it. Feel free to email/print and distribute copies to your Fellowships, local Church parishioners or friends and family. |
| Friday 14th June 2019 |
Kollyva Making Masterclass 7:00pm - 8:00pm The Dormition Of Our Lady Church, 272 Millers Rd, Altona North Kollyva Making Masterclass. To hold a place contact Fr George on 0410 581 806. Bring a cereal bowl to take your Kollyvo to Church the next day for Saturday of Souls. |
| Wednesday 12th June 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 7:00pm - 8:15pm St Haralambos Church, Cnr Porter St & Church Rd, Templestowe |
| Monday 10th June 2019 |
Vespers (in Greek) - Axion Esti 7:00pm - 9:00pm Axion Esti Church, 7 Hartington St, Northcote Vespers on the occasion of the Feast Day of the Northcote Monastery. |
| Saturday 8th June 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 9:00am - 10:00am Panagia Gorgoepikoos Monastery, Cnr Monastery Ct & Bluestone Bridge Rd, Lovely Banks NOTE: The services at the GEELONG MONASTERY are preceded by Greek/English Matins from 8:00 a.m. |
| Thursday 6th June 2019 |
Fellowship Talk (in English): Feast of Pentecost and the Descent of the Holy Spirit 7:00pm - 9:00pm St Panteleimon Church, 19 Herbert St, Dandenong Vasili Le Couilliard will present on the "Feast of Pentecost and the Descent of the Holy Spirit" this month. After the presentation, there will be a discussion on this topic as well as an opportunity to ask questions. Everyone is welcome. |
| Thursday 30th May 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 7:30pm - 9:00pm St Paraskevi, St John The Merciful and St Barbara Church, 22 Marsden Crescent, St Albans |
| Monday 27th May 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 7:00pm - 8:30pm The Presentation Of Our Lord Church, 27 Victoria St, Coburg |
| Monday 20th May 2019 |
Vespers (in Greek) - Sts Constantine and Helen 7:00pm - 9:00pm Sts Constantine and Helen Church, 35 Barry St, South Yarra Vespers on the occasion of the Feast of Sts Constantine and Helen. |
| Sunday 19th May 2019 |
Mother's day high tea 3:00pm - 5:00pm St Haralambos Church Hall, Cnr Porter St & Church Rd, Templestowe Mother's day high tea fundraiser for Panagia Gorgoepikoos Monastery in Geelong. A beautiful event to celebrate with your Grandmothers, Mothers, Aunties, Daughters, Godmothers and Godchildren. A selection of savory and sweet finger food with a glass of champagne on arrival. Adults $55, Children 12 and under $30. RSVP by 5th May Kathryn Drougas 0421434775. Please click here to download the flyer to distribute to your Fellowships, Church noticeboards, or friends and family. |
| Saturday 18th May 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 7:00pm - 8:15pm The Annunciation Of Our Lady Church, 312 Deakin Ave, Mildura |
| Saturday 18th May 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 9:00am - 10:00am Panagia Gorgoepikoos Monastery, Cnr Monastery Ct & Bluestone Bridge Rd, Lovely Banks NOTE: The services at the GEELONG MONASTERY are preceded by Greek/English Matins from 8:00 a.m. |
| Wednesday 15th May 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 7:00pm - 8:15pm St Haralambos Church, Cnr Porter St & Church Rd, Templestowe |
| Tuesday 14th May 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 7:30pm - 9:00pm St Eustathios Church, 221 Dorcas St, South Melbourne |
| Friday 10th May 2019 |
Vespers (in Greek) - Sts Cyril and Methodius 7:00pm - 9:00pm Sts Cyril and Methodius Church, 2 Yann St, Preston Vespers on the occasion of the Feast of Sts Cyril and Methodius. |
| Tuesday 7th May 2019 |
TALK: “St Barnabas Orphanage and School, Kenya, and the Orthodox Church in Africa” (in ENGLISH) 7:30pm - 9:00pm in the HALL behind St Eustathios Church, 221 Dorcas St, South Melbourne Speaker: Fr Methodius Kariuki of Kenya For more info on Fr Methodius click on: https://orthodoxmissionkenya.org/fr-methodius-jm-kariuki-biographical-information/ |
| Sunday 5th May 2019 |
Feed500 5:00pm - 6:00pm St Panteleimon Church, 19 Herbert St, Dandenong This Feed500 event is extra special as we are for the first time assembling 1,000 sandwiches to help those in need in the Greater Dandenong Area. All these sandwiches will be delivered to Avocare (a food bank in Greater Dandenong). If you are able to participate, please send an email to outreach@greekcommunitydandenong.org.au confirming your participation and if applicable how many group members will be attending as vacancies are limited. RSVP before Friday 03 May 2019. Organised by Saint Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Dandenong and Districts. |
| Thursday 2nd May 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English followed by fellowship talk on St Maria Skobtsova 7:00pm - 9:00pm St Panteleimon Church, 19 Herbert St, Dandenong Following the Liturgy, George Xydeas will present the fellowship talk on St Maria Skobtsova, a Russian noblewoman, poet, nun, and member of the French Resistance during World War II. Truly an amazing saint to learn more about. This will be held in the small hall (white house) across from the Church. Refreshments will be served. Everyone is invited. Please click here to download and email/print this flyer to distribute to your Fellowships, Church noticeboards, or friends and family. |
| Wednesday 1st May 2019 |
Hierarchical Divine Liturgy and Fundraising Luncheon 7:30am - 11:00am The Dormition Of Our Lady Church, 272 Millers Rd, Altona North Matins and Divine Liturgy on the occasion of the Feast of Panagia Portaitissa with His Eminence Metropolitan Myron of New Zealand presiding. This will be followed by a Fundraising Luncheon from 11:30am with all proceeds going to the Orthodox Mission in Fiji and South Pacific. $30 per person all inclusive. |
| Tuesday 30th April 2019 |
Pan-Orthodox Paschal Vespers - Panagia Portaitissa 7:00pm - 9:00pm The Dormition Of Our Lady Church, 272 Millers Rd, Altona North A celebration on the occasion of the Feast of Panagia Portaitissa with His Eminence Metropolitan Myron of New Zealand presiding. Service will be in English, Arabic and Greek. |
| Monday 29th April 2019 |
Vespers (in Greek) - Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene 7:00pm - 9:00pm Sts Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Church, 531 Centre Rd, Bentleigh Vespers on the occasion of the Feast of Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene. |
| Sunday 28th April 2019 |
PASCHAL VESPERS OF LOVE 11:00am - 12:30pm St Eustathios Church, 221 Dorcas St, South Melbourne Celebrated by Their Graces Bishop Ezekiel of Dervis, Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis and the clergy of Melbourne during which the Holy Gospel of the Resurrection is chanted in various languages. Followed by distribution of blessed PASCHAL EGGS. |
| Saturday 20th April 2019 |
Easter Activity Day 3:00pm - 5:00pm The Three Hierarchs Church, 44 Knight St, Clayton Learn about Greek Orthodox Easter traditions, such as lambada decorating, koulouria baking, folding palm crosses, dyeing red eggs and more! $5 entry per child. Suitable for children aged 3+ Parents are more than welcome to attend. Please click here to download and email/print this flyer to distribute to your Fellowships, Church noticeboards, or friends and family. |
| Sunday 14th April 2019 |
Lenten Vespers (in Greek) 6:30pm - 8:00pm St Haralambos Church, Cnr Porter St & Church Rd, Templestowe With His Grace Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis presiding with clergy from Melbourne. |
| Saturday 13th April 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 7:00pm - 8:15pm The Annunciation Of Our Lady Church, 312 Deakin Ave, Mildura |
| Saturday 13th April 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 9:00am - 10:00am Panagia Gorgoepikoos Monastery, Cnr Monastery Ct & Bluestone Bridge Rd, Lovely Banks NOTE: The services at the GEELONG MONASTERY are preceded by Greek/English Matins from 8:00 a.m. |
| Sunday 7th April 2019 |
Lenten Vespers (in Greek) 6:30pm - 8:00pm The Transfiguration Of Our Lord Church, 45 Poplar St, Thomastown With His Grace Bishop Ezekiel of Dervis presiding with clergy from Melbourne. |
| Thursday 4th April 2019 |
Fellowship Talk (in English): Topic 1: The Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete, Topic 2: Lenten Bible study quiz 7:00pm - 9:00pm St Panteleimon Church, 19 Herbert St, Dandenong Topic 1: The Great Canon of St Andrew of Crete – In Search for Repentance (Bill LeCouilliard) Topic 2: Lenten Bible study quiz – another interactive session with Dennis Krinas. (Please bring your mobile phones with internet connection to participate). Everyone is welcome. |
| Tuesday 2nd April 2019 |
Holy Unction in English and Greek 7:30pm - 9:00pm St Eustathios Church, 221 Dorcas St, South Melbourne The Mystery or Sacrament of Healing where we seek the anointing grace of God's healing and forgiveness. |
| Sunday 31st March 2019 |
Lenten Vespers (in Greek) 6:30pm - 8:00pm St Dimitrios Church, 1 Gladstone St, Moonee Ponds With His Grace Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis presiding with clergy from Melbourne. |
| Saturday 30th March 2019 |
POSTPONED - The Healing - Film night (Rated - PG) 7:00pm - 10:00pm The Transfiguration Of Our Lord Church, 45 Poplar St, Thomastown Tickets $10 (at the door). For further details please call Chris on 0423 273 803 Please click here to download the flyer to distribute to your Fellowships, Church noticeboards, or friends and family. The story follows the hesychasm of an Orthodox Christian monk who heads to the refuge of an isolated hermitage in the Serbian countryside, but his peace is short-lived by the sudden arrival of two people. Realizing his wartime past has come back to haunt him he cannot bring himself to forget nor forgive the pain he has suffered. The monk becomes aware that the gap that exists between him and God cannot be bridged. This is a film about reconciliation, forgiveness and about the big question posed after every war: how to forgive your enemy? |
| Sunday 24th March 2019 |
Vespers (in Greek) - Annunciation of the Holy Theotokos 7:00pm - 9:00pm The Annunciation Of Our Lady Church, 186 Victoria Parade, East Melbourne Vespers on the occasion of the Feast of the Annunciation of the Holy Theotokos. With His Grace Bishop Ezekiel of Dervis presiding with clergy from Melbourne. |
| Sunday 24th March 2019 |
Vespers (in Greek) - Annunciation of the Holy Theotokos 6:30pm - 7:30pm The Annunciation Of Our Lady Church, 312 Deakin Ave, Mildura Vespers on the occasion of the Feast of the Annunciation of the Holy Theotokos. |
| Sunday 24th March 2019 |
National Day Parade & Memorial 12:30pm - 3:00pm Shrine of Remembrance, Birdwood Ave, Melbourne The combined annual Parade and Memorial for the celebration of Greek Independence Day. All Welcome. |
| Sunday 24th March 2019 |
Doxology for Greek National Independence Day 7:30am - 11:30am St Eustathios Church, 221 Dorcas St, South Melbourne Matins, Divine Liturgy of St Basil the Great and Doxology celebrating Greek National Independence Day with His Grace Bishop Ezekiel of Dervis presiding. |
| Saturday 23rd March 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 7:00pm - 8:15pm The Annunciation Of Our Lady Church, 312 Deakin Ave, Mildura |
| Saturday 23rd March 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 9:00am - 10:00am Panagia Gorgoepikoos Monastery, Cnr Monastery Ct & Bluestone Bridge Rd, Lovely Banks NOTE: The services at the GEELONG MONASTERY are preceded by Greek/English Matins from 8:00 a.m. |
| Friday 22nd March 2019 |
Night Vigil According to the Rubrics of Mt Athos (in Greek) 7:30pm - 1:30am St Eustathios Church, 221 Dorcas St, South Melbourne 2nd Salutations to the Holy Theotokos (7:30-9:00pm) followed by NIGHT VIGIL ACCORDING TO THE RUBRICS OF MT ATHOS. His Grace Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis will be presiding together with Fr Damaskinos of Mt Athos and other Clergy. Matins will be followed by the Divine Liturgy and Memorial. |
| Thursday 21st March 2019 |
Divine Liturgy of the Presanctified Gifts in English 7:30pm - 9:00pm St Paraskevi, St John The Merciful and St Barbara Church, 22 Marsden Crescent, St Albans |
| Sunday 17th March 2019 |
Lenten Vespers (in Greek) 6:30pm - 8:00pm Sts Raphael, Nicholas and Irene Church, 531 Centre Rd, Bentleigh With His Grace Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis presiding with clergy from Melbourne. |
| Sunday 10th March 2019 |
Vespers of Forgiveness (in Greek) 6:30pm - 8:00pm St Eustathios Church, 221 Dorcas St, South Melbourne A very solemn and beautiful way to enter the period of Great Lent. His Grace Bishop Ezekiel of Dervis will be presiding together with His Grace Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis and they will be joined by the Clergy of Melbourne. At the completion of Vespers, we enter Great Lent by seeking the forgiveness and blessing of our Clergy as well as from one another. |
| Thursday 7th March 2019 |
Fellowship Talk (in English): Topic 1: Hymns from the Divine Liturgy in Greek and English, Topic 2: Bible Study 7:00pm - 9:00pm St Panteleimon Church, 19 Herbert St, Dandenong Topic 1: Hymns from the Divine Liturgy - in Greek and English. Our chanter, George Xydeas will take us on an introductory journey. Topic 2: Bible Study – please bring your Bibles for another interactive session with Dennis Krinas. Everyone is welcome. |
| Wednesday 6th March 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 7:00pm - 8:15pm St Haralambos Church, Cnr Porter St & Church Rd, Templestowe |
| Sunday 3rd March 2019 |
Feed500 - Sandwich Donation 5:00pm - 6:00pm St Panteleimon Church, 19 Herbert St, Dandenong Greater Dandenong has some of the highest rates of homelessness and food insecurity in Australia. Saint Panteleimon Church is going to make 500 sandwiches that will be donated to Dandenong based food bank Avocare to help those in need. All equipment and ingredients will be provided. We only need your help to make these sandwiches. To help out please email your full name and mobile number to outreach@greekcommunitydandenong.org.au Organised by Saint Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Dandenong and Districts. |
| Tuesday 26th February 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 7:30pm - 9:00pm St Eustathios Church, 221 Dorcas St, South Melbourne |
| Friday 22nd February 2019 |
Youth Groups Family Reunion Dance 7:00pm - 12:00am The Presentation Of Our Lord Church Hall, 27 Victoria St, Coburg A family event for all, to reacquaint with old friends, meet new friends and have a great Greek party! DJ, drinks and sit down full meal $50 per person all inclusive. Pre-booking is a must, as this event will be in high demand! For ticket bookings please call Chris 0410 634 094 or Angelo 0418 252 885. Please click here to download the flyer to distribute to your Fellowships, Church noticeboards, or friends and family. |
| Friday 22nd February 2019 |
Youth Tavern Night 6:30pm - 12:30am The Tabor Function Room, 119 Dalton Rd, Thomastown DJ, live music, three course meal, beer and wine. Ages 15 to 30 ONLY. $48 per ticket. Tickets must be purchased prior to the night via this page: https://www.facebook.com/events/221472902072159/ Please click here to download the flyer to distribute to your Fellowships, Church noticeboards, or friends and family. |
| Tuesday 19th February 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 7:00pm - 8:30pm The Presentation Of Our Lord Church, 27 Victoria St, Coburg There will also be a Memorial service at the end of the Liturgy. |
| Saturday 16th February 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 7:00pm - 8:15pm The Annunciation Of Our Lady Church, 312 Deakin Ave, Mildura |
| Sunday 10th February 2019 |
St Haralambos Greek Festival 8:00am - 4:00pm St Haralambos Church, Cnr Porter St & Church Rd, Templestowe Divine Liturgy from 8am-11:30am, followed by the Parish Greek Festival. Please click here to download the flyer to distribute to your Fellowships, Church noticeboards, or friends and family. |
| Saturday 9th February 2019 |
Vespers (in Greek) - St Haralambos 7:00pm - 9:00pm St Haralambos Church, Cnr Porter St & Church Rd, Templestowe Vespers on the occasion of the Feast of St Haralambos. |
| Saturday 9th February 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 9:00am - 10:00am Panagia Gorgoepikoos Monastery, Cnr Monastery Ct & Bluestone Bridge Rd, Lovely Banks NOTE: The services at the GEELONG MONASTERY are preceded by Greek/English Matins from 8:00 a.m. |
| Thursday 7th February 2019 |
Fellowship Talk (in English): Topic 1: The Meeting of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple, Topic 2: Bible Study 7:00pm - 9:00pm St Panteleimon Church, 19 Herbert St, Dandenong Topic 1: The Meeting of our Lord Jesus Christ in the Temple and the Conclusion of Christmas (Bill). Topic 2: Bible Study - please bring your Bibles for an interactive session with Dennis. Everyone is welcome. |
| Wednesday 6th February 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 7:00pm - 8:15pm St Haralambos Church, Cnr Porter St & Church Rd, Templestowe |
| Sunday 3rd February 2019 |
The Three Hierarchs Annual Feastday Celebration 11:30am - 3:30pm The Three Hierarchs Church, 44 Knight St, Clayton Immediately following the Divine Liturgy, there will be a paniyiri. Everyone is invited. Please click here to download the flyer to distribute to your Fellowships, Church noticeboards, or friends and family. |
| Sunday 3rd February 2019 |
Coburg Greek Festival 10:00am - 6:00pm The Presentation Of Our Lord Church, 27 Victoria St, Coburg With DJ Pappas, St John's College Band, Pop-up stores, Greek food and sweets, Greek music and dancing, Kids rides and entertainment and Greek dancing group performances. All Welcome! Please click here to download the flyer to distribute to your Fellowships, Church noticeboards, or friends and family. |
| Friday 1st February 2019 |
Vespers (in Greek) - Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple 7:00pm - 9:00pm The Presentation Of Our Lord Church, 27 Victoria St, Coburg Vespers on the occasion of the Feast of the Presentation of Our Lord in the Temple. |
| Tuesday 29th January 2019 |
Vespers (in Greek) - The Three Holy Hierarchs 7:00pm - 9:00pm The Three Hierarchs Church, 44 Knight St, Clayton Vespers on the occasion of the Feast of the Three Holy Hierarchs (Sts Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian and John Chrysostom). |
| Tuesday 29th January 2019 |
Pan-Orthodox Opening of the New Legal Year (in Various Languages) 9:00am - 10:00am St Eustathios Church, 221 Dorcas St, South Melbourne This Service will celebrate the Opening of the New Legal Year and will be presided by Clergy of various Orthodox Churches in Melbourne. Present at the Service will also be Judges, Barristers, Solicitors and Article Clerks. All are welcome to attend, especially those of the legal profession. |
| Sunday 20th January 2019 |
Feed500 - Sandwich Donation 5:00pm - 6:00pm St Panteleimon Church, 19 Herbert St, Dandenong Greater Dandenong has some of the highest rates of homelessness and food insecurity in Australia. Saint Panteleimon Church is going to make 500 sandwiches that will be donated to Dandenong based food bank Avocare to help those in need. All equipment and ingredients will be provided. We only need your help to make these sandwiches. To help out please email your full name and mobile number to outreach@greekcommunitydandenong.org.au Organised by Saint Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Dandenong and Districts. |
| Saturday 19th January 2019 |
Divine Liturgy in English 9:00am - 10:00am Panagia Gorgoepikoos Monastery, Cnr Monastery Ct & Bluestone Bridge Rd, Lovely Banks NOTE: The services at the GEELONG MONASTERY are preceded by Greek/English Matins from 8:00 a.m. |
| Thursday 17th January 2019 |
Vespers (in Greek) - Sts Athanasius and Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria 7:00pm - 9:00pm St Athanasius Church, 2-4 Parsons Ave, Springvale Vespers on the occasion of the Feast of Saints Athanasius and Cyril, Patriarchs of Alexandria. |
| Wednesday 16th January 2019 |
Vespers (in Greek) - St Anthony the Great 7:00pm - 9:00pm St Anthony Church, 66 Armstrong St, West Sunshine Vespers on the occasion of the Feast of St Anthony the Great |
| Thursday 10th January 2019 |
Fellowship Talk (in English): Topic 1: St Gregory the Theologian on the Baptism of Jesus, Topic 2: DVD presentation 7:00pm - 9:00pm St Panteleimon Church, 19 Herbert St, Dandenong Topic 1: "St Gregory the Theologian on the Baptism of Jesus" (Bill) Topic 2: DVD presentation on a life of a Saint (Dennis to introduce) Everyone is welcome. |
| Sunday 6th January 2019 |
Epiphany Blessing of the Waters at PRINCES PIER 1:00pm - 6:00pm Princes Pier, Port Melbourne This is a combined celebration for all Parishes in Melbourne celebrated by Their Graces Bishop Ezekiel of Dervis and Bishop Iakovos of Miletoupolis together with all the Clergy of Melbourne. The Blessing of the Waters ceremony will be commencing 1:00pm SHARP and will be followed by music, dancing and activities for children until late afternoon. Also, food and drink will be available at the Pier together with a variety of other stalls. |
| Saturday 5th January 2019 |
Vespers (in Greek) - Theophania 7:00pm - 9:00pm Theofania Church, 2 Petrie St, Frankston Vespers (in Greek) - Theophania |
| Wednesday 2nd January 2019 |
Celebratory Divine Liturgy (in Greek) - St Seraphim of Sarov 8:00am - 10:30am Panagia Gorgoepikoos Monastery, Cnr Monastery Ct & Bluestone Bridge Rd, Lovely Banks Matins and Divine Liturgy in St Seraphim's cave on the occasion of the Feast of St Seraphim of Sarov. |
| Tuesday 1st January 2019 |
Vespers (in Greek) - St Seraphim of Sarov 7:00pm - 9:00pm Panagia Gorgoepikoos Monastery, Cnr Monastery Ct & Bluestone Bridge Rd, Lovely Banks Vespers (in Greek) - St Seraphim of Sarov |
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