Holy Diocese of Perth: Nine more adults entered the Orthodox Churchtranslated

In an atmosphere of special joy, praise and ecclesiastical unity, nine more adults joined the Orthodox Church, through the Holy Mysteries of Baptism and Anointing. The Holy Mysteries were celebrated on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, in the Holy Church of Saints Constantine and Helen, in Northbridge, Perth, under the authority of the Theophilist Bishop of Perth, Mr. Elpidius.

Of the nine neophytes, eight entered the Orthodox Church through the Holy Sacrament of Baptism, receiving the Christian names Isabella, Alexandra, Maximus, Samuel, Justin, Charalambos, Jesus and Benjamin. The ninth, James, who came from the Presbyterian Church, was received through the Holy Sacrament of Anointing.

The nine neophytes were happily received into the bosom of the Orthodox Church, after completing the catechesis period under the guidance of the vicar of the Holy Church, Father Eleftheriou Gerovasilis.

The church was full of parishioners, relatives and friends, who came to attend this special moment and to welcome with love and enthusiasm the new members of the Orthodox Christian family.

During the Holy Mass, His Holiness...