St Spyridon Parish in conjunction with St Andrew's Theological College held talks at St Spyridon Church from 22 October 2020 till 26 November 2020.
It is our privilege to make some of these truly moving and inspirational talks available for all to view below:
"Humility - The Mother of Virtues" presented by His Grace Bishop Emilianos of Meloe, Chancellor of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
"Vigilance - Wisdom in. Spiritual Wrestling" by Father Dimitri Kokkinos, Parish Priest at St John's Church Parramatta
"The Creed - Its Relevance for Everyday Living" by Dr Philip Kariatlis, Associate Professor in Systematic Theology at St Andrew's Theological College
"Representing and relating to the Saints in light of Orthodox Tradition" by Dr Mario Baghos, Lecturer in Patristics and Church history at St Andrew's Theological College
"Pagan Myth - Christian Mystery - The Uniqueness of the Christ Event" by Father Amphilohios Papantoniou, Parish Priest at St Spyridon Church, Kingsford
"Bioethics - The emerging frontier from an Orthodox standpoint" by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios - Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia, President of the Synodal Committee for Bioethics at the Ecumenical Patriarchate.
Ordination of our beloved Father Amphilohios to the priesthood
Our Primate and Father, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios, celebrated the Orthros and Divine Liturgy at our Church on Sunday, 14th December 2019 as we continued the Feast Day celebrations of our Patron, Saint Spyridon, Bishop of Trimythounda, the Wonder-Worker.
During the Service and following the Cherubic Hymn and the Great Entrance, our Archbishop conducted the Ordination of our beloved Father Amphilohios Papantoniou to the Priesthood.
Whilst yet a Deacon, Father Amphilohios was presented to His Eminence by our much loved Father Steven Scoutas and the Archdeacon of the Archdiocese, Father Athenagoras Karakonstantakis.
The Deacon was taken through the Royal Doors and around Holy Altar Table three times, venerating each corner and kneeling before His Archbishop each time whilst kissing the Icon of Christ on his Epigonation, as a sign of humility and willing surrender to the Church which is the Body of Christ Himself.
His Eminence then presented Father Amphilohios to the people for their acceptance of the new priest. As the Archbishop held up each piece of the priestly vestments, he exclaimed “Axios”, meaning “he is Worthy”, to which the faithful responded with their approval and concurrence by exclaiming “Axios” with one dynamic voice.
Father Amphilohios then took his rightful place at the Holy Altar Table as a new priest whilst the Divine Liturgy continued to its conclusion.
It was a very emotional and unforgettable day for the new ordinand and for the entire congregation.
'A Short Course in Orthodox Studies' was held from October 30th till November 27th, 2019 and is an initiative of St Spyridon Parish which seeks to address the questions most often asked about our faith.
It is our privilege to make some of these truly moving and inspirational talks available for all to view below:
"PSALM 50 - A BENCHMARK FOR PERSONAL REPENTANCE" presented by Father Dr Dimitri Kokkinos
"THE AGREEMENT OF SCIENCE AND THE CHRISTIAN FAITH" presented by Dr Con Petsoglou
"MARTHA, MARTHA" - BALANCING LIFE'S PRIORITIES" presented by Professor Nicholas Manolios
"WHO DO YOU SAY THAT I AM?" - JESUS" presented by Dr Philip Kariatlis
"ORTHODOX SPIRITUALITY ACCORDING TO ST NICHOLAS CABASILAS" presented by Fr Amphilohios Papantoniou
'A Short Course in Orthodox Studies' was held from October 26th till November 30th, 2016 and is an initiative of St Spyridon Parish which seeks to address the questions most often asked about our faith.
It is our privilege to make some of these truly moving and inspirational talks available for all to view below:
"IS FAITH UN-REASONABLE? WHY SHOULD I BELIEVE?" presented by Father and Dr Dimitri Kokkinos
"THE CREED – WHAT WE BELIEVE – ARTICULATED BY ECUMENICAL COUNCILS" presented by Professor Angelo Karantonis
"MARRIAGE IS A GREAT MYSTERY – A PATHWAY TO THE KINGDOM OF GOD" presented by Dr Philip Kariatlis
"MONASTERIES OF MT ATHOS AND GREECE – PERSONAL GLIMPSES OF SPIRITUALITY" presented by Father Nicholas Stavropoulos
"THE EYES OF THE BODY AND THE EYES OF THE SOUL – THROUGH ORTHODOX GLASSES" presented by Dr Con Petsoglou
"STRUGGLING WITH GOD AND DELIGHTING IN GOD – REFLECTIONS ON SOME DIFFICULT BIBLE PASSAGES" presented by Mr Anastasios Kalogerakis
'A Short Course in Orthodox Studies' was held from October 14th till November 18th, 2008 and is an initiative of St Spyridon Parish which seeks to address the questions most often asked about our faith.
It is our privilege to make some of these truly moving and inspirational talks available for all to download below:
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