Pontian community gathers in Sydney to honour Greek Genocide victims

Archbishop of America visited Holy Trinity Church in New Rochelle, NY | Orthodox Times (en)

Yesterday, May 18, 2025, Archbishop Elpidophoros of America presided over the Divine Liturgy at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in New Rochelle, New York. Serving alongside Archbishop Elpidophoros was Fr. Nicholas Anctil. Archbishop Elpidophoros and the parish also welcomed the Minister of Indonesian Religious Affairs, Dr. K.H. Nasaruddin Umar. Photos: Orthodox Observer/Dimitrios Panagos

Pontian community gathers in Sydney to honour Greek Genocide victims

A moving memorial service commemorating the victims of the Greek Genocide was held on Sunday, May 18, at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady in Redfern, Sydney. The event was organised by the three Pontian Associations of NSW—Pontoxeniteas NSW, Panagia Soumela Sydney, and Diogenes Wollongong — in collaboration with the Federation of Pontian Associations of Australia. The day began with a Divine Liturgy and memorial servi…