Sydney: Inauguration of Chapel at St. Sava's College by Patriarch of Serbiatranslated

In an atmosphere of spiritual joy, the Patriarch of Serbia, Mr. Porphyrios performed the Inauguration of the Chapel of the Nativity of the Lord Jesus Christ at the College of Saint Sava, in Sydney, Australia on Saturday, October 17, 2026. After the Inauguration, a Patriarchal and multi-priestly Divine Liturgy was held during which the Metropolitans of Mid-Western America Mr. Longinos, Mr. Timokios, Mr. Hilarion, Mr. Arsenios of Naiso, Mr. Silouanos of Australia and New Zealand, the Bishops of Washington, New York and Eastern America, Mr. Irenaios, concelebrated with His Beatitude. Bihats and Petrovacs Mr. Sergios, Valievou Mr. Hesychios, flanked by deacons and clergy of the Holy Metropolis of Australia and New Zealand

Numerous students, parents and teachers of the College participated, led by the principal Mrs. Lela Vukovic, while the hymns were performed by the "Lazaritsa" choir of the Holy Church of Saint Prince Lazarus in Sydney. The Ambassador of Serbia to Australia, Mr. Rade Stefanovic, also attended.

Special spiritual significance was given to the consecration by the depositing of holy relics of the Holy King Stefanos Dechanski in the chapel's holy platform. The holy king, martyr and model...