Sunday of the Publican and Pharisee

February 1, 2026 • Fr Michael Psaromatis • Luke 18:10–14

Feb 1st 2026 Fr Michael Psaromatis, of the parish of St Demetrios, Salisbury in Adelaide, speaks of the beginning of the journey into Great Lent, being the Triodion period. He refers to the disease of comparison and pride, and the virtue of humility.

Theosis

January 31, 2026 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis • Genesis 1:6

A talk from Macquarie University Sofia Fellowship with guest speaker Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis, 2 September 2025. He discusses Theosis and our participation in the identity with which God has intended us to be. To become untied with God is to be transformed into His likeness. "The image lies in our capacity for virtue and for communion with God. But the likeness comes through our free cooperation with Divine Grace." - St John of Damascus

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 64 - P5 - "The Merciful Man Is the Physician of His Own Soul"

January 30, 2026 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

The Way of the Son of Man

January 26, 2026 • Rev. Fr. Petros Georgiadis

Saint Porphyrios of Kafsokalyvia

January 21, 2026 • Father Demos Nicolaou

This episode explores the life of Saint Porphyrios of Kapsokalyvia, whose profound humility, spiritual discernment and extraordinary gifts, reveal a faith that moves beyond our human logic. Father Demos highlights his life and importantly, his obedience, asceticism, clairvoyance, healings and deep compassion, while also addressing his traditional warnings about spiritual pride and deception. Through Saint Porphyrios’ example, we can learn the power of humility and the necessity of obedience that can transform us into deep holiness.

2026, Lord, have mercy.

January 4, 2026 • Rev. Fr. Petros Georgiadis

Beyond Logic

December 21, 2025 • Rev. Fr. Petros Georgiadis

Focus on Christ not on gifts.

December 14, 2025 • Rev. Fr. Petros Georgiadis

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 64 - P4 - "A Hard and Merciless Heart Will Never Be Purified"

December 11, 2025 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Love is above justice

December 7, 2025 • Rev. Fr. Petros Georgiadis

Saturday and Sunday

December 5, 2025 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis • 1 Thessalonians 5:17

6 of 8 | What are Saturdays for?  Fr Panteleimon discusses the practical steps we can take in order to keep our Saturdays as preparation for the Divine Liturgy, and the day of the Lord.

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 64 - P3 - "Silence Brings you Near to what the Tongue cannot Express"

December 4, 2025 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Father Emmanuel further explores the themes of Homily 64 - P3 - "Silence Brings you Near to what the Tongue cannot Express"

Apostle Andrew

November 30, 2025 • Rev. Fr. Petros Georgiadis

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 64 - P2 - "Be Alert Against Mental Wandering"

November 27, 2025 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Father Emmanuel further explores the themes of Homily 64 - P2 - "Be Alert Against Mental Wandering"

Priceless

November 23, 2025 • Rev. Fr. Petros Georgiadis • Luke 12:16–21

Beauty Will Save the World

November 23, 2025 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis • Revelation 4, Psalm 29:2, John 1:14, Psalm 141:2, Revelation 8:4

5 of 8 | Fr Panteleimon speaks to the beauty of Orthodoxy, tradition, and worship in the Church. As it fills all the senses, engaging the body in prayer and reverence. Other Scripture mentioned: Mark 12:30

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 64 - "To Love Truth is to Love Silence"

November 20, 2025 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Father Emmanuel discusses the themes of Homily 64 - "To Love Truth is to Love Silence"

From Me to We

November 18, 2025 • Fr Michael Psaromatis • Luke 8:26–39, Genesis 1:26, Genesis 4:9, Luke 8:29

How do we live out the Orthodox path from self to communion, in a world where self efficiency is the focus? Fr Michael Psaromatis, of the parish of St Demetrios, Salisbury in Adelaide, speaks in depth of our Communion with God and each other. The Lord calls us from solitude to Communion many times, and this is evident in many instances in the Gospel and Church.

The Hours and the Shape of a Prayerful Life

November 17, 2025 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis • Acts 2:15, Matthew 27:46–50, Ephesians 5:16

5 of 8 | How do the Hours connect to our daily lives? Fr Panteleimon discusses how we can incorporate them into the rhythm of our days, and the importance of each prayer.  Psalms mentioned: 118:164, 16, 24, 50, 83, 84, 85

Hospital for Sinners

November 16, 2025 • Rev. Fr. Petros Georgiadis

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 63/64 - "True Wisdom is Gazing at God"

November 13, 2025 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 63/64 - "True Wisdom is Gazing at God"