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‘St Spyridon’ is a canonical Orthodox Church serving the spiritual and community needs of South East Sydney. It functions through the authority of
the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia under the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople. St Spyridon Parish is also responsible for the founding and continuing development of St Spyridon College.
Do not be surprised that you fall every day; do not give up, but stand your ground courageously.
And assuredly, the angel who guards you will honour your patience.
St. John of the Ladder
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St Spyridon Activities in 2012
The philanthropic work of the Church is unceasing and vital. From conducting Orthodox Scripture classes in public schools to supporting the Sydney Children's Hospital, our Parish of St Spyridon has developed a substantial missionary outreach.
LUNCH ‘IN GOOD COMPANY' recommences THURSDAY, 2nd February from 10.00am
PLAYGROUP FOR TODDLERS recommences MONDAY, 6th February at 9.30am
FELLOWSHIP AND BIBLE STUDY recommences TUESDAY, 14th February from 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Learn more about the many services of our Parish, available in English and Greek.
Christmas Message
Read the Patriarchal Proclamation of Christmas from His All Holiness, Bartholomew, Archbishop of Constantinople, New Rome and Ecumenical Patriarch and the Christmas Message from His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia.
Program of Holy Services
Download the English program of Holy Services held at St Spyridon Church for January. If your parents or grandparents don't read English, why not surprise them by printing the Greek Program and giving it to them.
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Feast of Epiphany
What meaning does the annual repetition of the Feast of Epiphany on January the 6th have for our faith and for our Christian life? The recurrent celebration of Epiphany has a great spiritual significance and is not the mere commemoration of a historical event because in the Christian faith everything is present, here and now, for our Lord Jesus Christ is with us here and now, our inseparable Companion and Comforter.
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The Feast of the Nativity of Jesus
The Feast of the Nativity of Jesus, also known as Christmas, is one of the most joyful days of the Orthodox Church and commemorates that Jesus became a man and came into the world to save us.
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St Spyridon the Miracle-Worker
On December 12th, the Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of our Patron Saint, SPYRIDON the Miracle-Worker, Bishop of Trimythounda, blessed amongst the Holy Fathers of the Church.
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Who is Jesus Christ?
Who do we say that Jesus Christ is? Who is this Jesus Christ in whom we believe as baptised members of the Orthodox Church? Is Jesus Christ a mere man? Is He only God? Or is He rather, as the Orthodox Church teaches, both truly God and truly man.
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