Ascetical Theology, Neurobiological Advances and Trauma Therapy

August 24, 2026 • Revd Dr Fr Stephen Muse

St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College, in conjunction with the Pastoral Health Care Network Australia, welcomed the Revd Dr Fr Stephen Muse for a lecture entitled “Reflections on the Convergence of Ascetical Theology, Neurobiological Advances and Trauma Therapy in Clinical Practice.” In this talk, Fr Stephen Muse explores the relationship between the wisdom of the Orthodox ascetical tradition and contemporary developments in neuroscience and trauma therapy, highlighting how both seek the healing and restoration of the whole human person—mind, body and soul.

12th Sunday of Matthew

August 23, 2026 • Matthew 19:16–26

What Must I Do To Inherit Life?

August 23, 2026 • Dr Philip Kariatlis • Matthew 19:16–26

A podcast on the reading of the rich man communicating with Christ in the Gospel of Matthew.  He questions what deeds he must do in order to obtain the Heavenly Kingdom.  Dr Phillip Kariatlis discusses this Gospel passage of learning to obtain what this world could never bestow.  

St Isaac the Syrian - Homily 72 - P3: "Grace imperceptibly attends"

August 21, 2026 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Father Emmanuel further explores Homily 72 - P3: "Grace imperceptibly attends".

Chastity

August 17, 2026 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis • Genesis 1:26, Matthew 5:28

Chastity is the Orthodox path of honouring ourselves and others as images of God, cultivating self-respect, purity, and authentic love through modesty, self-control, and Christ-centred relationships.

11th Sunday of Matthew

August 16, 2026 • Matthew 18:23–35, Matthew 6:12, Matthew 7:2

The Path of Forgiveness

August 16, 2026 • Rev. Fr. Petros Georgiadis

St Isaac the Syrian - Homily 72 P2: "Every Virtue Being Achieved Is a Cross"

August 15, 2026 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

From the Fullness of Time to the Fullness of Life

August 15, 2026 • Dr Philip Kariatlis • Galatians 4:4–5

As we journey through the month of August—a month in which the Church turns with particular love and devotion to the Most Holy Theotokos—we approach one of the most beloved feasts of the Orthodox Christian year: her Dormition. But why does the Panagia hold such a pre-eminent place within the life of the Church? What does her Dormition reveal about the mystery of Christ and His victory over death? And, perhaps most importantly, what does this feast say to each of us about our own life, our own death, and our ultimate destiny? In this reflection, we will explore the Dormition not simply as the commemoration of the end of the earthly life of the Mother of God, but as a profoundly hopeful proclamation of the Christian faith: that in Christ, death is no longer the final word.

The Scriptural World of the Small and Great Paraklesis

August 14, 2026 • Fr Michael Psaromatis • Matthew 12:40, Romans 8:26, Luke 22:42, Matthew 25:35–36, 1 Samuel 2:1–10

Fr Michael, of the Parish of St Demetrios in Adelaide, speaks of the supplicatory canons for the Theotokos. Other Scripture mentioned: Psalm 30:5

The Beauty of a Simple Spiritual Life

August 13, 2026 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis

Discover how embracing a simple, Christ-centred life through small daily spiritual habits, intentional priorities and freedom from unnecessary distractions leads to lasting peace, joy and deeper communion with God.

Panagia Hodegetria #2

August 11, 2026 • GOCS

This series on the Icons of Panagia seeks to present the stories behind many of the icons of the Mother of God that are present throughout the Orthodox world. We will explore their histories, the miracles worked through these icons and how we can benefit spiritually from learning about and contemplating these icons. The Icon of Panagia Hodegetria, also known as the Directress icon, is historically understood to be the first icon of the Church. It was painted, according to the sacred tradition of our Church, in Jerusalem by St Luke the Evangelist. According to the Synaxarion, the Holy Evangelist created the icon of the Most Holy Theotokos while she was still alive and she accepted it with great joy, and blessed it saying: "May the grace of He who was born from me be with this icon." From the Greek Orthodox Christian Society

Panagia Portaitissa & Panagia Paramythia #1

August 10, 2026 • GOCS

This series on the Icons of Panagia, seeks to present the stories behind many of the icons of the Mother of God that are present throughout the Orthodox world. We will explore their histories, the miracles worked through these icons and how we can benefit spiritually from learning about and contemplating these icons. There are hundreds, if not thousands, of unique miracle-working icons of Panagia. This series won’t be able to cover all of them, but we’ll be focusing on the main types of icons of the Mother of Our Lord and some of the better known icons. From the Greek Orthodox Christian Society.

10th Sunday of Matthew

August 9, 2026 • Matthew 17:24–27, Matthew 18:1–4

St Isaac the Syrian - Homily 72: "Human Knowledge is a Hindrance to Spiritual Knowledge"

August 7, 2026 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Overcoming Anxiety

August 6, 2026 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis • John 14:27

Discover how the timeless wisdom of the Orthodox Church, together with insights from modern psychology, can help us overcome anxiety by slowing down, living in the present moment, and finding lasting peace in the presence of Christ. A talk at MOY at St Petka's Rockdale.

From Mt Tabor into the World

August 5, 2026 • Fr Michael Psaromatis • 2 Corinthians 3:18, 2 Peter 1:6

Aug 3rd 2026 Fr Michael Psaromatis, of the parish of St Demetrios, Salisbury in Adelaide, speaks of the Feast of the Transfiguration of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. The feast concerns the whole direction of Christian life.  Held after a Paraklesis service, Fr Michael relates the feast of the Transfiguration to the mission in the South Pacific & Fiji.

Beginning of Dekapentavgousto

August 3, 2026 • 1. Archbishop Makarios • Galatians 3—5, Luke 10:38–42, Luke 11:27–28

Sermon by His Eminence, on the Dormition fast period, as said at the first Paraklesis at The Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady, Redfern.

9th Sunday of Matthew

August 2, 2026 • Matthew 14:22–34

St Isaac the Syrian: Homily 71 - P4 - "The Humble Man is always at rest"

July 31, 2026 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou

Father Emmanuel further explores Homily 71 - P4 - "The Humble Man is always at rest"

The Freedom of Letting Go and Trusting God

July 30, 2026 • Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis

Discover the freedom, peace, and joy that come from letting go of fear and control, and learning to trust God's loving providence in every aspect of life.