VERY REVEREND FR ELIAS KENTROTIS
Our Parish family is in deep sorrow. Our beloved Father Elias has left this life and gone to the Lord.
On Saturday 23 August, as he was preparing to come to church for the liturgy, his soul quietly took flight to heaven. He left his body here with us, and the great pain is now being felt in his absence.
We share the details below for the held funeral service and proceedings which took place on Wednesday September 3rd
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Video LINK
Funeral Service of the Late Very Reverend Father Elias Kentrotis Video Stream - CLICK HERE
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DONATIONS
At the request of Fr Elias family, those wishing to honour his memory are invited to make a donation to the Parish of St Haralambos in lieu of flowers. This will help support the Parish for a range of works that are underway.
May Fr Elias’ memory be eternal, crowned with the unfading light of the Kingdom.
Please see below bank details, QR code or link to donate.
MAKE A DONATION - CLICK HERE
National Australia Bank
Parish of Doncaster and Templestowe
BSB: 083-419
ACCOUNT: 60562 6014
REFERENCE: Fr Elias
***note: when making a bank transfer, you may be advised that the account name is incorrect. This IS NOT the case, and has been confirmed with NAB, you can continue with your donation.
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‘Blessed is the the Kingdom of the Father, and the Son and the Holy Spirit’
The Parish of Saint Haralambos is under the Spiritual and Ecclesiastical leadership of His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, within the jurisdiction of the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople.
EVENTS - NEWS - NOTICES
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calendar of services
Saturday 6 September: Vespers 5 pm
Sunday 7 September: Sunday before the Holy Cross, St John the Russian, Matins and Divine Liturgy 7.30-11 am. Agiasmos service. Father's Day Cake and Book Stall.
Monday 8 September: Nativity of the Theotokos, Matins and Divine Liturgy 8am – 9.30am.
Seniors group, lower hall, 11 am - 1 pm
Tuesday 9 September: Synaxis of Righteous Ancestors of Christ, Joachim and Anna, Matins and Divine Liturgy 8 - 9.30 am
Thursday 11 September: Bible Studies lower hall with Fr Menelaos 6.30 - 7.30 pm
Saturday 13 September: GO Teens Melbourne Group, lower hall 3.30 - 5.00 pm.
Vespers 5 pm
Sunday 14 September: Exaltation of the Holy Cross, Matins and Divine Liturgy 7.30-11 am. (STRICT FAST, OIL ALLOWED)
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CHURCH OPENING HOURS
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Confession can be arranged by appointment by calling the Church on 9846 4066 (please leave a message if the phones are unattended)
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Saint Haralambos parish
The Parish of Saint Haralambos is located in Templestowe, Melbourne, Australia. Saint Haralambos the Wonderworker is celebrated on the 10th of February.
Templestowe Function Centre
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SUPPORT FOR PANAGIA GORGOEPIKOOS MONASTERY - GEELONG
As many of you are aware, the building works at the monastery dedicated to Panagia Gorgoepikoos, are an ongoing project. With God’s help and the faith and dedication of the faithful from around Australia, so much has already been achieved.
The newly built Katholikon (main Church) is dedicated to Panagia Gorgoepikoos. There are two side chapels, dedicated to St. George the new Confessor of Drama and St. Porphyrios the Kavsokalyviti.
While the Katholikon is now being used for services, the next stage of the Katholikon work requires internal walls and ceilings and the completion of electrical and plumbing works.
If you are wanting to contribute towards the next stages of these works, or to see the progress of the building works, please click the link below.