Archbishop of Australia unveils new horizons for St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College

“Come and see!” These were the words with which the Apostle Philip invited Nathanael to come to know Christ. They were also the words employed by Archbishop Makarios of Australia as he addressed the large audience attending the Open Day organised in Melbourne on Monday, 9 November, by St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College, Sydney.

The Archbishop, who also serves as Dean of the Theological College, delivered the keynote address on the theme: “The Joy of Learning: Exploring Faith, Wisdom and the Richness of Hellenism.”

In his opening remarks, he spoke of his vision for the College’s ongoing development and advancement, noting: “From the very beginning of my episcopal ministry in Australia, one of my deepest aspirations has been to provide our students with an educational environment that meets the standards and expectations of twenty-first-century higher education.”

“To this end,” he continued, “our Holy Archdiocese has committed substantial resources to the development of new facilities, purpose-designed to meet the needs of St Andrew’s College, with state-of-the-art infrastructure that supports both academic excellence and spiritual formation. God willing, we will…