This talk given at SOFIA USYD, teaches the history of Byzantium, the significance of the Crusades, and the relationship between Eastern and Western Christianity, at this time.
Living Every Relationship in Christ
November 5, 2026 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis • 1 Corinthians 13:4–5, Philippians 2:4, James, Acts 2:42, Matthew 25
3 of 3 | This talk explores how we can live every relationship in Christ through practical love, humility, forgiveness and discernment, taking responsibility for our own spiritual growth and the way we treat others.
The Cross
November 2, 2026 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis • John 12:32, Romans 5:8
The Cross reveals the depth of God’s love and calls us to follow Christ through daily sacrifice, humility, repentance and faith, trusting that every cross carried with Him leads ultimately to resurrection and new life.
Talk given at Sofia UNSW
Orthodox Day in the Life
October 29, 2026 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis • Galatians 2:20
2 of 3 | A practical guide to living each day as an Orthodox Christian, transforming ordinary routines, relationships, challenges and responsibilities into opportunities for prayer, discernment, spiritual maturity and communion with Christ.
The Vice Nobody Talks About: Vainglory
October 26, 2026 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis • Matthew 6
St John Cassian teaches that vainglory is one of the most subtle spiritual passions because it can turn even prayer, fasting, service, and humility into opportunities for seeking praise, calling us instead to live and serve for the glory of God alone.
Talk delivered to SOFIA Macquarie University.
6th Sunday of Luke
October 25, 2026 • Luke 8:26–35
St Isaac the Syrian - Homily 75 - Part 4: "Self-Love Precedes all passions"
October 23, 2026 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou
St Isaac the Syrian - Homily 75 - Part 4: "Self-Love Precedes all passions"
3 of 8 | This talk explores how God calls Abraham and forms a covenant people through the Patriarchs, revealing His faithfulness through their struggles and preparing the way for the blessing of all humanity in Jesus Christ.
Other Scripture mentioned: Jeremiah 4:4; Genesis 19
Saint Paul's visit to Corinth
October 21, 2026 • GOCS
In this eighth part to the series, we look at Saint Paul's visit to Corinth.
Presented by the Greek Orthodox Christian Society of Australia.
Why Does the Church Matter?
October 19, 2026 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis
The Church matters because she is the living Body of Christ, where we encounter God, are healed through the sacraments and the life of the community, and are transformed into the people He created us to be.
A talk given at Sofia UTS.
Sunday for the Evangelist Luke
October 18, 2026 • Luke 10:16–21
Rejoice!
October 18, 2026 • Rev. Fr. Petros Georgiadis
If we manage to understand today’s Gospel, the world will change once and for all. And I don’t mean the world around us, but our inner world, meaning the way we perceive everything that is happening in the world around us.
For Such Was Your Gracious Will
October 17, 2026 • Dr Philip Kariatlis • Psalm 16:11, Luke 10:16–21
Christianity in its deepest essence is a message of profound and abiding joy.
A practical and inspiring guide to becoming a saint through daily repentance, prayer, spiritual guidance, the sacramental life, fighting our passions, forgiveness, love, and continually returning to Christ whenever we fall.
Saint Paul's visit to Athens
October 14, 2026 • GOCS
In this seventh part to the series, we look at Saint Paul's visit to Athens.
Presented by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.
The Parable of the Sower
October 11, 2026 • Rev. Fr. Petros Georgiadis
4th Sunday of Luke
October 11, 2026 • Luke 8:5–15, Galatians 5:22–23
St Isaac the Syrian - Homily 75 - Part 3: "No Foreign Thoughts but a Treasury of Insight"
October 9, 2026 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou
St Isaac the Syrian - Homily 75 - Part 3: "No Foreign Thoughts but a Treasury of Insight"
Saint Paul's 2nd Missionary Journey
October 7, 2026 • GOCS
In this sixth part to the series, we look at Saint Paul's 2nd Missionary Journey.
Presented by the Greek Orthodox Christian Society of Australia.
Healing Through Spiritual Fatherhood
October 7, 2026 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis • Mark 2:17, 1 Corinthians 4:15, Psalm 23:6
1 of 3 | Spiritual fatherhood offers a path of healing and growth through honest confession, wise guidance, and a trusted relationship that continually leads us toward repentance, freedom, and deeper communion with Christ.
