Nine people baptized into the Orthodox Church in Perth, Australia

Nine people were baptized into the Orthodox Church at the Church of the Annunciation of the Theotokos in West Perth, Australia, on Saturday, October 10, 2026.

The Baptism service was celebrated by Bishop Elpidios of Perth, following a period of catechesis and spiritual preparation for the new members of the Church.

This was the third group Baptism ceremony held at the parish in 2026, following similar services in May and July. With the latest Baptisms, the total number of people received into the Orthodox Church at the parish this year has reached 30.

The newly baptized received the Christian names Maria, Despina, Michael, Christian, Xenia, Elizabeth, Michael, Romanos and Christina.

Following the service, Bishop Elpidios congratulated the newly baptized and conveyed the blessings and paternal love of Archbishop Makarios of Australia.

According to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, the parish continues to receive inquiries from people interested in joining the Orthodox Church. Many have already undertaken extensive personal research into Orthodox Christian teachings before approaching the parish.

Under the pastoral guidance of Protopresbyter of the Ecumenical…