The Archbishop of Australia at Earlwood for the 50 years of the Parishtranslated

On Sunday, August 16, the Most Reverend Archbishop of Australia Mister Makarios visited the Parish of the Transfiguration of Christ the Saviour, in Earlwood, Sydney, which this year is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

His Eminence officiated at the Orthros and presided over the High Priestly Divine Liturgy, while at the end he addressed a paternal and spiritual speech to the congregation, analyzing the Gospel passage of the day and expressing the gratitude of the local Church to those who contributed to the establishment and progress of the Parish, during its half century of life and spiritual contribution.

First, by presenting the parable of the merciless servant (Mt. 18, 23-35), he underlined the importance of gratitude and forgiveness in the life of the Orthodox Christian, contrasting these virtues with ingratitude and the refusal to forgive, which are spiritual passions that cling to man in the past and shake his spiritual health and his relationship with God. nearby.

Afterwards, Archbishop Makarios referred to the fifty-year history of the Parish, focusing on its historical role as one of the churches that were founded to...