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The new vicar bishop of the Diocese of Australia and New Zealand was ordained: I take upon myself a higher cross of servicetranslated

July 4, 2026 · 1 min read

The new vicar bishop of the Diocese of Australia and New Zealand was ordained on Saturday at the Patriarchal Cathedral.

The Holy Liturgy was officiated by His Beatitude Father Patriarch Daniel, together with Bishop Mihail of Australia and New Zealand, Patriarchal Vicar Bishops Varlaam Ploieșteanul and Paisie Sinaitul and Vicar Bishop Timotei Prahoveanul of the Archdiocese of Bucharest.

The order of ordination took place during the Holy Liturgy, and at the end of the service, the Most Reverend Father Iachint de Pacific received the episcopal insignia from the Blessed Father Patriarch Daniel.

The patriarchal act of confirmation PS Varlaam Ploieșteanul presented the patriarchal act of confirmation of the new bishop. Photo credit: Basilica.ro / Raluca-Emanuela Ene The patriarchal act of confirmation of the new bishop was presented by His Holiness Father Varlaam Ploieșteanul, who also serves as secretary of the Holy Synod.

"From His Eminence we expect, as stipulated by canon 34 Apostolic, respect and obedience to his Chiriarch, His Holiness Father Mihail, the Romanian Orthodox Bishop of Australia and New Zealand, to the Patriarch of Romania and to the Saint...

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Татьяна Комарова

Iacinth de Pacific - what an unusual name for a bishop. In Munich, in our church of St. Nicholas, only James was a priest, and not Jacinth de Pacific.

Тимофей Новиков

Yes, the name is really rare for us; Jacob from Munich immediately comes to mind. And Iakinthos is, apparently, in honor of Saint Iakinthos, a martyr who is especially revered in those parts of the Pacific Ocean. I wonder how he himself reacted to this name at the consecration?

Вера Богданова

It is interesting that Jacinth was chosen for the Pacific Ocean - apparently in honor of the holy martyr, as Timothy wrote. And how he himself reacted to this name at the consecration is really interesting. In Rostov, such rare names are almost never found.

Μαρία Παππά

Yes, the name Hyacinth of the Pacific seemed strange to me too at first. But as they say here, it is in honor of the holy martyr they honor in those parts of the Pacific. I hope his ministry down there, far from our homes, gives him strength.

Марина Волкова

In Munich, we also immediately remembered Father Jacob when we saw this name. It is interesting that it was Iacinth who was chosen for the Pacific Ocean - this means that the holy martyr is really revered there. It’s a pity that the article didn’t write what he himself said when presenting the baton.

Γιώργος Μακρής

Yes, the name Pacific Hyacinth does indeed sound a bit foreign at first. Here in Greece we are used to Saint Iakinthos from Amasia, but I understand that there they honor the local martyr of the Pacific Ocean. I hope he finds strength and keeps strong contact with our Church, even though he is so far away.

Светлана Соловьёва

Yes, the name Iacinth really immediately evokes an association with a martyr. It’s interesting that Munich also reacted this way. Can you tell me what exactly the new ruler said when presenting the staff?

Тимофей Семёнов

Yes, the name is really unusual, especially with “de Pacific”. In our church circle in Samara we once discussed that such titles are often tied to the place of service, like St. Jacinthos, who is commemorated in those parts. And you have been in Munich for a long time in the Church of St. Nicholas?

Полина Соловьёва

Yes, the name Iacinth is really unusual, it immediately makes you think about a martyr from those parts. I wonder if he chose it himself or if it was the decision of the Synod. Do you think such a name will help him in his ministry among the Pacific Islands?

Γιάννης Κωνσταντίνου

Yes, the name Hyacinth of the Pacific seemed a little strange to me too at first, but then I thought that bishops often take such names to indicate the place they will serve. I hope he finds real support from the parish here in Greece while he is away, because the distance is not easy. What do you think, will prayer or online communication help him more?

Κώστας Παπαγεωργίου

Yes, the name sounds foreign at first, but they probably chose it precisely to show that they will be there for the Romanians of Australia and New Zealand. I hope God helps him not to isolate himself so far, because I know from my relatives who are gone how heavy the distance falls. How do you see it, will we get to know him better from here?

Фёдор Белов

Yes, the title “de Pacific” sounds unusual; you immediately remember Saint Jacinthos, who is revered in those parts. In Kazan, too, in a conversation after the service, they once said that such names help to keep distant parishes in mind. Do you often visit St. Nicholas in Munich or only when passing through?

Роман Зайцев

The name Iacinth is indeed rare; you immediately remember the holy martyr. I think that in those parts where there are many islands and people from different cultures, such a name can be a good reason for talking about faith. How do you feel about the fact that the bishop will now bear the name of this particular saint?

Νίκος Σταθόπουλος

Yes, the name Hyacinth of the Pacific clearly shows where it is going, as you say. I believe that prayer helps more, because the distance is long and the internet can cut. Have you met a priest who went far?