Faith and unity mark Archbishop Makarios’ historic visit to Thornbury church

Archbishop of Australia visits the Church of Saint George, Thornbury | Orthodox Times (en)

On Tuesday, 12 August, the Church of Saint George in Thornbury welcomed Archbishop Makarios of Australia for a pastoral visit, the first by an Archbishop to the church in 49 years. Mr Mylonas, a long-standing committee member, recalled a visit approximately 49 years prior to this church. Accompanying Archbishop Makarios were Bishop Kyriakos of Melbourne and Bishop Evmenios of Chora. The Supplicatory Canon Service to the Most Holy Theotokos was w…

Faith and unity mark Archbishop Makarios’ historic visit to Thornbury church

On Thursday 14 August 2025, St George Church in Thornbury welcomed His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia for a pastoral visit, the first by an Archbishop to the church in 49 years. Mr Mylonas, a long-standing committee member, recalled a visit approximately 49 years prior to this church. Accompanying His Eminence were His Grace Bishop Kyriakos of Melbourne and His Grace Bishop Evmenios of Chora. The evening service was warmly received by…