Archbishop Makarios of Australia welcomes a delegation of University Professors from Greece

On Thursday, 10 September, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia received a delegation of professors and educators participating in the 12th International Summer University, “Greek Language, Culture and Media – The Greek Language in Australia: From Memory to the Future”, which is being held in Sydney from 6 to 11 September 2026.

The delegation was led by the organisers of the International Summer University: the Dean of the School of Education of the University of Ioannina, Ms Nikoletta Tsitsanoudis-Mallidis, founder and academic director of the programme, and the Convenor of the Greek Studies Programme at the University of New South Wales, Dr Vassilios Adrahtas.

Upon their arrival, the delegation was warmly welcomed by His Grace Bishop Christophoros of Kerasounta, Chancellor of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia, at the Cathedral of the Annunciation of Our Lady in Redfern.

Also present at the reception was the Consul-General of Greece in Sydney, Mr Georgios Skemperis.

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios subsequently met the delegation inside the Cathedral, where he welcomed its distinguished members and addressed them with warm words of greeting. At the same time, he presented the history of the Cathedral of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia and referred to its recent renovation works and iconography project.

The delegation then proceeded to the Great Hall of Saint Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College, where His Eminence hosted an official luncheon in honour of the guests from Greece.

During the luncheon, the Dean of the School of Education of the University of Ioannina, Ms Tsitsanoudis-Mallidis, on behalf of the delegation, presented the Archbishop with commemorative gifts as an expression of honour and gratitude for the warm welcome and hospitality.

In turn, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios presented the distinguished guests with a set of commemorative coins from the special anniversary edition produced for the celebration of the centenary of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia.