The Holy and Sacred Synod, led by Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew, met on Tuesday, July 16, and Wednesday, July 17, 2024.
During these sessions, important decisions were made to improve the pastoral care of Orthodox followers in Australia, at the request of Archbishop Makarios of Australia.
One of the significant resolutions was the establishment of the Dioceses of Canberra, Melbourne, Perth, Adelaide, Brisbane, and Chora. This reorganization aims to offer better guidance to the Orthodox community throughout Australia.
The newly appointed Chorbishops are as follows:
Bishop Kyriakos of Sozopolis as Chorbishop of Melbourne
Bishop Elpidios of Kyanea as Chorbishop of Perth
Bishop Silouan of Sinope as Chorbishop of Adelaide
Bishop Bartholomew of Charioupolis as Chorbishop of Brisbane
Bishop Evmenios of Kerasounta as Chorbishop of Chora
In addition, the Synod addressed the cases of Presbyters Theodore Alamanos and Mark Munoz, who were both removed from their positions and returned to the laity due to misconduct.
The Synod also thoroughly reviewed all other agenda items and made the necessary decisions to address them effectively.
Translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas