St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 67 - P2 - "Certain Thoughts can Tear up the Soul"

April 23, 2026 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 67 - P2 - "Certain Thoughts can Tear up the Soul"

Peace

April 19, 2026 • Rev. Fr. Petros Georgiadis

Sin: Examining the Root of our Problems

April 9, 2026 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis • Romans 3:23, John 20:23

This is the second talk apart of three talk series given to the Youth Group at St Gerasimos church in Leichhardt. Sin in the Orthodox understanding is not primarily a crime to be punished, but a spiritual illness that wounds the human person and separates us from God, requiring healing through repentance, prayer, and the life of the Church. Through Christ, confession, and the ascetical life, we are gradually restored, learning that the struggle against sin is not about guilt but about transformation and returning to communion with God.

Defenders of Knowledge: St Irenaeus of Lyons, & Tertullian of Carthage

April 8, 2026 • Very Rev. Gerasimos Koutsouras

στ) We hear of two fathers and their texts in the 2nd century, who dealt with internal misinterpretations of Christianity, use of mythology, and responding to ancient heresies.

The Hymns of Triodion, Great Lent and Holy Week

April 6, 2026 • Dr Andrew Mellas, Rev Fr. Asterios Zouriakas

The hymns of Triodion, Great Lent and Holy Week are profoundly theological. They offer a sacred path of repentance that invites us to enter into Christ’s suffering, to experience His Passion and to journey toward the hope and joy of His Resurrection. The Parish and Community of Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene in Liverpool, NSW hosted a Byzantine Music Concert featuring ten soloists chanting these sacred hymns. With more than 300 people in attendance, the evening stood as a powerful testament to the beauty of Byzantine hymnography; uplifting, spiritually enriching and deeply moving.

Blessed is He

April 5, 2026 • Rev. Fr. Petros Georgiadis

Sunday Evening Bridegroom Service

April 5, 2026 • Dr Philip Kariatlis • Matthew 21:18–35

Holy and Great Week is the most sacred and profound period of the Church’s liturgical year, leading the faithful into a contemplative participation in Christ’s Passion, Crucifixion, and Resurrection, where divine love is revealed in its fullness and life triumphs over death. Through its rich hymnody and solemn services, the Church calls us to vigilance, repentance, and loving union with Christ the Bridegroom, so that we may share in His victory and enter into the joy of His eternal Kingdom.

The Feast Day of Palm Sunday

April 4, 2026 • Dr Philip Kariatlis • John 12:1–18, Zechariah 9:9, Romans 1

This podcast reflects on the Feast of Palm Sunday as the revelation of Christ’s kingdom already present in the world, manifested through His humble yet royal entry into Jerusalem. It invites listeners to move beyond a historical remembrance and to encounter Christ personally on this day, embracing His self-giving kingship through repentance, participation in His Passion, and hope in the Resurrection. 

What are the obstacles and hurdles facing those who strive to keep their Orthodox Faith?

April 3, 2026 • Father Antipas of Mount Athos, Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou, Very Rev Makarios of St John

A special address of Fr Antipas of the Holy Mountain who spoke to the young people of the Evangelismos Church in Perth Western Australia. The talk was conducted in Greek and interpreted in English by Fr Makarios of the Holy Monastery of St John in Forrestfield, Western Australia. 

Prayer: Knocking on God's Door

April 2, 2026 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis

The first talk of the three-part series from the Youth fellowship at St Gerasimos Leichhardt, Sydney. Prayer is the steady practice of turning toward God throughout the day, where simple, faithful habits slowly open the heart and deepen our relationship with Him. While prayer does not guarantee that every problem will disappear, it transforms the soul, reshapes our desires, and teaches us to trust God as we continually “knock” and place our lives before Him.

Pillars of Orthodoxy

April 1, 2026 • Very Rev. Gerasimos Koutsouras

θ) We hear of four Church Fathers in the early 4th century and their writings, which became the standard of Orthodoxy; God's defenders against Arianism. Sts Athanasius of Alexandria, Basil the Great, Gregory the Theologian & Gregory of Nyssa Sermon held on the Sunday of St Gregory Palamas.

Rivers of Wisdom: St John Chrysostom, St Cyril of Jerusalem, St Cyril of Alexandria

April 1, 2026 • Very Rev. Gerasimos Koutsouras

θ) Fr Gerasimos covers the lives and legacies of three significant Church Fathers in the late 4th & early 5th centuries.

What Does Prayer Accomplish?

April 1, 2026 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis

Prayer always bears fruit, even when unseen, healing the heart, granting peace, strengthening us against temptation, and filling us with the Holy Spirit. Over time it transforms us into people of love, humility, and quiet joy.

Building Holy Friendships in a Lonely World

March 30, 2026 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis • Psalm 50

In a world where loneliness is increasingly common, holy friendships rooted in Christ provide healing, belonging and a path to deeper spiritual growth. By cultivating humility, courage, consistency and genuine love within community, we can build relationships that strengthen our faith and ensure that no one walks the journey of salvation alone.

Sunday of Saint Mary of Egypt

March 29, 2026 • 1. Archbishop Makarios

A Different Kind of Authority

March 29, 2026 • Rev. Fr. Petros Georgiadis

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 67 - "A Theatre of Spectacles - Wandering Thoughts and the Mind’s Loss o

March 27, 2026 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 67 - "A Theatre of Spectacles - Wandering Thoughts and the Mind’s Loss of Resolve and Discipline"

Creeds, Canons and Calendars

March 26, 2026 • Rev. Fr. Anastasios Bozikis • Acts 15, Acts 28

This is a one off talk given to the youth group at St Gerasimos in Leichhardt. Fr Anastasios Bozikis recounts the story of the formulation of the Nicene Creed and other fascinating events at the First Ecumenical Council, including the formulation of the date of Pascha and Canons of the Church.

What Do We Pray For?

March 26, 2026 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis

Prayer reshapes our desires so that we seek God’s will above our own, asking first for salvation and spiritual growth. As our hearts mature, our prayers expand to include others, the Church, and the whole world.

Harmonising Philosophy and Theology

March 25, 2026 • Very Rev. Gerasimos Koutsouras

η) Christian literature blossoms in multiple centres. Fr Gerasimos covers 3 Fathers in the Maturation period of the Church.

Saint Iakovos Tsalikis

March 24, 2026 • Father Demos Nicolaou

In this talk, Father Demos discusses the Life of Saint Iakovos Tsalikis - one of the holiest Elders to live in Greece in recent decades. His holiness is widely recognised throughout Greece and by thousands of faithful around the world. Through his deeply spiritual life, as well as the miracles attributed to him both during his life and even today, he is regarded as one of the greatest modern saints of the Orthodox Church.