Archbishop of Australia warns against loneliness at 65th Anniversary of Port Adelaide Parish

Archbishop Makarios of Australia urged the faithful to support one another and preserve their unity in Christ during a celebratory dinner marking the 65th anniversary of the Parish-Community of the Nativity of Christ in Port Adelaide, South Australia, on Saturday, November 7, 2026.

The anniversary celebration was also attended by Bishop Silouan of Adelaide and the Consul General of Greece in Adelaide, Alexandra Theodoropoulou.

Addressing parishioners, Archbishop Makarios expressed concern about the growing isolation and anxiety affecting modern society, emphasizing the importance of human connection and community life.

“In this world we live in, which is full of isolation and anxiety, I ask you to support one another. Loneliness is not good. Loneliness kills people. That is why I ask you not to be afraid to communicate with others,” he said.

He stressed that, for 65 years, the Church of the Nativity of Christ had served not only as a place of worship but also as a gathering place where people could meet and strengthen their relationships.

Reflecting on the parish’s history, the Archbishop paid tribute to the first Greek immigrants who established the community through…