Who are The Church Fathers?

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia

Who are The Church Fathers?

August 25, 2023 • Rev. Fr. Anastasios Bozikis

Father Anastasios Bozikis walks us through an introduction to the Fathers of the Church and the importance that they hold in the modern day structure of the church spiritually and dogmatically.

The Publican & The Pharisee

February 23, 2024 • Con Mercouris • Luke 18:9–14

On the first Sunday of Triodion, the Parable of the Publican and the Pharisee is told. It conveys a clear message of humility, prayer, repentance, and thanksgiving. In this talk, Con Mercouris (student of St Andrews Greek Orthodox Theological College in NSW), contextualises the parable in two broader themes of the gospel; the Kingdom of God and reversal. He discusses the theme of repentance and God's invitation to the Kingdom of Heaven, exploring the text in further detail as well as the parable's meaning, characters, and setting.

If You Love Me

February 9, 2024 • Rev Fr. Asterios Zouriakas

Celebrating the Holy Resurrection of Christ does not come without spiritual preparation. Expanding on the spiritual lessons in the Parable of the Prodigal Son, Father Asterios discusses how we need to move closer to Christ in order to experience the fullness of communion with Him.

A Transformative Journey to Orthodoxy from Mexico

November 3, 2023 • Fr Nicholas Carmona

Father Nicholas Carmona, the Parish Priest of Saint Dionysios in Mangrove Mountain discusses his journey of finding Orthodoxy amidst a rich landscape of Catholicism in Mexico.