Welcome! ‘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.

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						3rd Sunday of Matthew
Matins and Divine Liturgy 07.30 - 09.45am	Matins, Divine Liturgy and Blessing of the Water 07.30 - 10.00am					Matins and Divine Liturgy 07.30 - 11.00am
	Senior Fellowship 07.00 - 08.00pm					Sunday School 09.00 - 10.00am

TODAY'S SAINTS AND FEASTS Holy Royal Martyrs of Russia Asclepias the Wonderworker St. Martha, mother of St. Symeon Stylites the Younger Andrew of Crete Author of the Great Canon		TODAY'S SCRIPTURE READINGS Matthew 10:32-11:1 Romans 9:6-19
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Historic Decision Secures the Future! Through the Grace of God and by unanimous vote of the Members, the ‘St Spyridon’ church building is now secure through the transfer of its titles to the Consolidated Trust of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia which is protected by a special Act of the New South Wales Parliament. Read more about this historic decision by the Parish & Community of St Spyridon in English and Greek. ‘A Short Course in Orthodox Studies’ is an initiative of ‘St Spyridon’ Parish in collaboration with ‘St Andrew’s’ Theological College which seeks to address the questions most often asked about our faith. This year’s series will be held each Tuesday evening from October 14th till November 18th, 7.00 – 9.00 p.m. at St Spyridon Parish Hall so mark your diaries! New! Marriage Preparation Seminars are held by the Greek Welfare Centre to assist couples in preparation for marriage. The talks are presented in English and will be held on Monday 21 July and Tuesday 22 July. They cover a diverse range of topics from the Theology of Marriage to Communication and Legal and Money matters. Find out more and download the Registration Form. Updated! Divine Liturgy Services in English will be held every Saturday evening in July from 6.50pm - 8.15pm at the Church of Archangel Michael, 49-59 Holterman Street Crows Nest. Download the full 2008 program here. Updated! Download the Program of Holy Services for July at St Spyridon Church in Greek or English. OUR PARISH WOULD LIKE TO KEEP IN TOUCH WITH YOU! Please submit your details so that that we may keep you informed of important events and developments that might interest you.		Orthodox 'Myth Busters' Ever heard something that prompted you to ask: "Is this authentic Orthodox teaching or just plain superstition?" Ask, and the truth shall be revealed. Myth or Tradition query: Name: Email: New! Answers to previous queries submitted can be viewed here. Apostolic Tradition encompasses what the Apostles lived, saw, witnessed and later recorded in the books of the New Testament. The Church was established as a historical reality on the day of Pentecost, with the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles. [Learn more] The story of Noah and his Flood is one of the great ‘Ripping Yarns’ of all time. But irrespective of its authenticity as literal historical record, Christocentrically interpreted, the Flood narrative becomes a story of God’s love. [Learn more] Are you having a Christening or Wedding at St Spyridon Church and would like some information for your guests attending the Sacrament? Download an A5 booklet about the Christening here or about the Wedding here. 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.  [Learn more]