Father Shimuye Mebratu is one of a growning number of Orthodox priests driven from their parish by drought in Wello Province.B & W waist length photograph of Father Shimuye Mebratu carrying a silver Orthodox cross."Father Shimuye Mebratu with his silver Orthodox cross Reproduction permission is granted for editorial purposes only. World Vision photo credit must be given at all times when reproducing this photo World Vision Media Department Phone (03) 699 8765 C&N 20/2/1985 page 7"mebratu, shimuye, father, orthodox cross

A wooden four panel Russian Orthodox icon, c.1800s, with two images of the Virgin Mary, one icon of the Holy Belt and one icon of an unknown saintUnknownicon, russian art, orthodox spirituality, virgin mary

When the Free Serbian Church was established in Wodonga it was the only one in a country centre and the third Serbian Church established in Australia. It had a congregation of approximately 40 members. The Church was originally the first Presbyterian Church in Wodonga. It is a rectangular brick building with a red Colourbond gable roof to the nave area and a domed roof to the rear of the nave. Many features of the architecture from the original building remain. However, changes were made during the refurbishment by the Free Serbian congregation. The original façade red brickwork was rendered and painted white and it was modified to include two round arched relief panels. The upper relief panel was divided into three blocks of colour - red, pale blue and grey, with a centrally located gold cross. The relief panel above the double timber front doors has a gold cross and Serbian iconography. A cross was located on the wall at the apex of the gable and a cross rising up from the gable. The original pointed gothic style windows were replaced with round arched windows. The window hardware now includes wrought iron decorative features. A domed roofed area was constructed to the rear of the nave. The perimeter fence and gates included decorative wrought iron elements. The gates are particularly decorative with floral emblems and Serbian and English text in wrought iron. These photographs are significant because they provide evidence of the changing nature of religious worship and groups in Wodonga.A collection of black and white and coloured photographic images depicting the Free Serbian Orthodox Church, Wodonga. The Church was originally the first Presbyterian Church in Wodonga. It was extensively modified in 1961-62.free serbian orthodox church, wodonga churches, presbyterian church, religion wodonga

The leaflet encouraging members to re-elect Ithacan Konstantinos Raftopoulos (Ravinos) to the committee of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria, describing him as a proven and experienced committee member. The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne was established in 1897 by some of the first Greek residents of Melbourne, including a number of Ithacans. It is the oldest Greek organisation in Australia and the second oldest Greek organisation of the diaspora after the Greek Community of Alexandria-Egypt. It has supported the Greeks who had settled in Melbourne and established many programs such as a Greek Language School and dance classes which has helped maintain Greek culture amongst Australians of Greek descent. A photograph of a leaflet for a candidate seeking election onto the committee of the Greek Community in Melbourne.

The photograph was taken at the wedding of Poppy Lekatsas and Floros Demetriades at the 'Evangelismos' Greek Orthodox Church in East Melbourne on 19th April 1936. The photograph is an excellent image of the interior of the church at that time. Along with baptisms, the wedding ceremony (which also incorporates the betrothal) is a very important occasion within the Orthodox community. The service is rich with symbolism. The Evangelismos Greek Church is the oldest Greek church in Melbourne, established in the early 1900s. A copy of an original photograph of a wedding ceremony which took place at 'Evangelismos' church. The photograph is surrounded with a wide black border and part of the RH corner has been cut off in the reproduction. lekatsas, poppy, evangelismos church, demetriadis floros

The photograph was taken during the ceremony of the Sacrament of Marriage when the wedding party, led by the priest circles the ceremony table. Known as the Dance of Isaiah, it forms part of the rich and symbolic Greek Orthodox wedding. The circling represents a dance for the joy of God’s presence and the couple is lead by the priest who holds the Holy Gospel. The wedding crowns (stefana), which represent the couple being king and queen of their home, are joined by a ribbon symbolizing the couple's unity. Father Voyatzoglou is the priest officiating at the wedding service. A black and white photograph of a Greek wedding ceremony taken during the time of the ritual 'procession'. The wedding party at the altar includes the priest, the bride and groom, four bridesmaids, a flower girl and a candle bearer. A large chandelier hangs above the altar and there is a partial view of a religious icon which is part of the iconostasis, a wall which separates the nave from the sanctuary.wedding ceremony

Red and gold wooden plaque

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1991, are of the St. Georges Coptic Orthodox Parish Celebrating Christmas in the St. John Church, Miles Street, Deer Park.7529.01 - St. Georges Coptic Orthodox Church 1992 Christmas Photographs (Advocate 32.1).JPG 7529.02 - St. Georges Coptic Orthodox Church 1992 Christmas Photographs (Advocate 32.1).JPGst. georges coptic orthodox parish, st. john church, miles street, deer park

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 2000, were part of the paper's feature "Church Life Project" of various churches throughout Keilor, St. Albans & Sunshine. These photographs are of Papa Frangos of the Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church located at 22 Marsden Crescent, St. Albans. The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful at 22 Marsden Crescent, St Albans, was established to serve the growing Greek Orthodox population of Melbourne's western suburbs. The present church building was completed in 1991, with the foundation stone laid on 28 April 1991 by Archbishop Stylianos, Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia. Dedicated to Saints Paraskevi, Barbara and John the Merciful, the parish has become an important religious, cultural and social centre for the local Greek community, providing worship services, education programs and community activities that help preserve Greek Orthodox faith and heritage.The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful is significant to St Albans because it reflects the suburb's long-standing role as one of Melbourne's major centres of Greek settlement and multicultural community life.7740.01 - Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church 22 Marsden Crescent St. Albans 2000 Photographs (Advocate 28).JPG 7740.02 - Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church 22 Marsden Crescent St. Albans 2000 Photographs (Advocate 28).JPG 7740.03 - Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church 22 Marsden Crescent St. Albans 2000 Photographs (Advocate 28).JPG 7740.04 - Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church 22 Marsden Crescent St. Albans 2000 Photographs (Advocate 28).JPG 7740.05 - Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church 22 Marsden Crescent St. Albans 2000 Photographs (Advocate 28).JPG 7740.06 - Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church 22 Marsden Crescent St. Albans 2000 Photographs (Advocate 28).JPG 7740.07 - Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church 22 Marsden Crescent St. Albans 2000 Photographs (Advocate 28).JPG 7740.08 - Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church 22 Marsden Crescent St. Albans 2000 Photographs (Advocate 28).JPGsaint barbara and saint john the merciful greek orthodox church, marsden crescent, st. albans

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1999, feature Fr. Synesios Franges preparing his church for Orthodox Holy Week and Easter celebrations. The images show Fr. Franges decorating the church interior, including the placement of silk ribbons on the chandeliers, a traditional practice associated with the solemn observances leading up to Easter. These preparations formed part of the extensive arrangements undertaken to mark one of the most significant periods in the Orthodox Christian calendar.These photographs provide a record of the religious traditions maintained by the local Greek Orthodox community and the important role of the church in celebrating and preserving cultural and spiritual heritage within Melbourne’s western suburbs.7683.01 - Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church 22 Marsden Crescent St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 129).JPG 7683.02 - Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church 22 Marsden Crescent St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 129).JPG 7683.03 - Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church 22 Marsden Crescent St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 129).JPG 7683.04 - Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church 22 Marsden Crescent St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 129).JPG 7683.05 - Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church 22 Marsden Crescent St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 129).JPG 7683.06 - Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church 22 Marsden Crescent St. Albans 1999 Photographs (Advocate 129).JPGsaint paraskevi saint barbara and saint john the merciful greek orthodox church, mardens street, st. albans

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1991, are of Father Nicholas of The Greek Orthodox Community of St. Albans Church 'Aghia Paraskevi' located at 27 - 29 Arthur Street, St. Albans.The Greek Orthodox Community of St Albans (Aghia Paraskevi) Parish was established under the leadership of Fr. Synesios Frangos, who guided the community through its formative years and oversaw the construction of the church. Since 2009, the parish has been served by Fr Demosthenes Nikolaou, who continues to lead its liturgical, educational and community programs.7370.01 - Father Nicholas The Greek Orthodox Community of St. Albans Church 'Aghia Paraskevi' 1991 Photographs (Advocate 94.1).JPG Father Nicholas 7370.02 - Father Nicholas The Greek Orthodox Community of St. Albans Church 'Aghia Paraskevi' 1991 Photographs (Advocate 94.1).JPG Father Nicholas 7370.03 - Father Nicholas The Greek Orthodox Community of St. Albans Church 'Aghia Paraskevi' 1991 Photographs (Advocate 94.1).JPG Father Nicholasthe greek orthodox community of st. albans church, arthur street, henry street, st. albans

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 2000, document a public protest involving parishioners of Saint Andrew Orthodox Church, located at 14 Simmie Street, Sunshine West, regarding a proposal by One.Tel to install mobile telecommunications antennas within the church's cross. The protest reflected community concerns about the potential health effects of telecommunications infrastructure, the profits being generated by private companies, and what residents perceived as a lack of public consultation in the decision-making process. The photographs capture a local debate that highlighted broader community concerns about emerging telecommunications technology and its impact on residential neighbourhoods.The protest at Saint Andrew Orthodox Church was significant as a demonstration of community engagement in local planning and development issues. It reflected public concerns regarding the installation of telecommunications infrastructure, including perceived health risks, the commercialisation of community spaces, and the need for greater public consultation. The event forms part of a broader period of public debate surrounding the introduction of mobile communications technology and illustrates the active role local residents played in shaping decisions affecting their community.7762.01 - Saint Andrew Orthodox Church 14 Simmie Street Sunshine West 2000 Photographs (Advocate 334 And 389.1).JPG 7762.02 - Saint Andrew Orthodox Church 14 Simmie Street Sunshine West 2000 Photographs (Advocate 334 And 389.1).JPG 7762.03 - Saint Andrew Orthodox Church 14 Simmie Street Sunshine West 2000 Photographs (Advocate 334 And 389.1).JPG 7762.04 - Saint Andrew Orthodox Church 14 Simmie Street Sunshine West 2000 Photographs (Advocate 334 And 389.1).JPG 7762.05 - Saint Andrew Orthodox Church 14 Simmie Street Sunshine West 2000 Photographs (Advocate 334 And 389.1).JPGsaint andrew orthodox church, simmie street, sunshine west

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1994, feature Father Thomas Abdelmalek in his new St. George Coptic Orthodox Church located at 77 - 79 Henry Street, St. Albans. The property comprising of a former trailer factory, adjoining land, and a house was purchased in 1993 for the establishment of the church. The site underwent extensive renovations, much of which was undertaken by volunteers from the congregation. The church's founding priest, Fr. Thomas Abdelmalek, arrived in Australia on 29 May 1993, marking the beginning of a new phase for the parish.St. George Coptic Orthodox Church at 77 - 79 Henry Street, St Albans is one of the most significant centres of the Coptic Orthodox community in Melbourne's West. The church emerged as Egyptian migration to Victoria increased and the local Coptic population required its own place of worship and community gathering.7630.01 - Fr. Thomas Abdemalek St. George Coptic Orthodox Church 79 Henry Street St. Albans 1994 Photographs (Advocate 385.2).JPG 7630.02 - Fr. Thomas Abdemalek St. George Coptic Orthodox Church 79 Henry Street St. Albans 1994 Photographs (Advocate 385.2).JPGst. george coptic orthodox church, henry street, st. albans

The photograph is of Ag. Sotiros Church which is built in the traditional Byzantine design and stands in the village square of the village of Stavros in Ithaca. The festival of Sotiros is the biggest on the island taking place over two days, the 5th and 6th of August, and attracts large crowds. Stavros is the largest village in northern Ithaca. The larger villages on the islands hold feast days celebrating the saint of their local church. In the summer months when the island's population swells, these celebrations attract large crowds and generations of Ithacans gather together to enjoy themselves and raise money for their local communities.A black and white photograph with a white crinkled border of an Orthodox Church.

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 1991, of the opening of the new Saint Paraskevi Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church located in McKechnie Street, St. Albans. The opening of the church was by the Victorian Premier Joan Kirner and the Archbishop Of Australia Stylianos Harkianakis. Other people featured in the opening included Rev. Father Syensios Frangos, Bishop of Melbourne Ezekiel Kefalas, Federal Minister of Immigration Mr. Hand, State Member for Sunshine Ian Baker and the Greek Consul General Emanouel Wlandis.7391.01 - Saint Paraskevi Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church Opening 1991 Photographs (Advocate 179.2).JPG (L-R) Rev. Father Syensios Frangos, Archbishop Of Australia Stylianos Harkianakis, Bishop of Melbourne Ezekiel Kefalas 7391.02 - Saint Paraskevi Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church Opening 1991 Photographs (Advocate 179.2).JPG (L-R) Rev. Father Syensios Frangos, Archbishop Of Australia Stylianos Harkianakis, Bishop of Melbourne Ezekiel Kefalas 7391.03 - Saint Paraskevi Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church Opening 1991 Photographs (Advocate 179.2).JPG (L-R) Archbishop Of Australia Stylianos Harkianakis, Bishop of Melbourne Ezekiel Kefalas 7391.04 - Saint Paraskevi Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church Opening 1991 Photographs (Advocate 179.2).JPG (L-R) Rev. Father Syensios Frangos, Archbishop Of Australia Stylianos Harkianakis, Bishop of Melbourne Ezekiel Kefalas, ? 7391.05 - Saint Paraskevi Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church Opening 1991 Photographs (Advocate 179.2).JPG (L-R) Rev. Father Syensios Frangos, Archbishop Of Australia Stylianos Harkianakis, Bishop of Melbourne Ezekiel Kefalas 7391.06 - Saint Paraskevi Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church Opening 1991 Photographs (Advocate 179.2).JPG (L-R) Rev. Father Syensios Frangos, Archbishop Of Australia Stylianos Harkianakis, Bishop of Melbourne Ezekiel Kefalas 7391.07 - Saint Paraskevi Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church Opening 1991 Photographs (Advocate 179.2).JPG (L-R) Archbishop Of Australia Stylianos Harkianakis, Bishop of Melbourne Ezekiel Kefalas 7391.08 - Saint Paraskevi Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church Opening 1991 Photographs (Advocate 179.2).JPG Archbishop Of Australia Stylianos Harkianakis 7391.09 - Saint Paraskevi Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church Opening 1991 Photographs (Advocate 179.2).JPG Bishop of Melbourne Ezekiel Kefalas 7391.10 - Saint Paraskevi Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church Opening 1991 Photographs (Advocate 179.2).JPG (L-R) Bishop of Melbourne Ezekiel Kefalas, Joan Kirner 7391.11 - Saint Paraskevi Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church Opening 1991 Photographs (Advocate 179.2).JPG (L-R) Archbishop Of Australia Stylianos Harkianakis, Bishop of Melbourne Ezekiel Kefalas, Joan Kirnersaint paraskevi saint barbara and saint john the merciful greek orthodox church, mckechnie street, st. albans

Discovered in the Chapel of St Peter when packing up for renovations. Probably a gift from an Eastern European crew member visiting the Mission TBC.Print of Eastern Orthodox style painting of Madonna and child on gold ground printed inscription lower edge of imageorthodox church, nativity, mary, jesus, crown, angel, artwork-paintings

Members of the Presbyterian faith were among the first settlers in the North-east of Victoria, and in the year 1842 the Presbytery of Melbourne requested the Rev. Peter Gunn, Minister of the Gaelic Church, Melbourne, to visit Presbyterians along the Murray River. This was the first of a series of annual visits, and was of a missionary nature. In May 1851, the Rev. David Hunter Ballantyne was appointed to the Wodonga district based out of Albury. In 1860 the Presbytery of Beechworth was formed, and from it two large presbyteries have grown - Wagga Wagga and Beechworth. In the early days the services at Wodonga were held in the old court house, which still stands. Wodonga Presbyterian Church continued as part of the Parish of Albury until the end of 1887, when it was placed under the administration of the Session of the Beechworth Church, with a home missionary in charge. Mr William Cooper was placed in charge for the first months, then Mr William Smith, a city missionary who had recently arrived from Scotland, was appointed. Mr Smith conducted a cordage factory at Stonleigh. He remained as missionary in charge for the next 10 years, and in that time the church steadily progressed. Plans were made for the erection of the building which now stands in High Street, Wodonga. Mr John Whan was a Founding Member of the Church and was appointed Sunday School Superintendent, an office which he held for 46 years, rendering extensive and valued service to the church and congregation. With a growing congregation and realising the challenges presented to the Church by changing conditions, land for a new church was sought. In September 1950 property was purchased in Nilmar Avenue in Wodonga and the new Presbyterian Church St Stephens became their new home. With the amalgamation of the Presbyterian and Methodist Churches, the new Church became the Uniting Church. The original Presbyterian Church was later sold to the Free Serbian Orthodox Church.These photographs are significant because they provide evidence of the changing nature of religious worship and groups in Wodonga.A collection of black and white photographic images depicting the first Presbyterian Church at Wodonga. The Church was later taken over by the Free Serbian Orthodox Church.presbyterian church, free serbian orthodox church, wodonga churches

Gunn was Stated Clerk of the Victorian Presbyterian Assembly until 1976. In 1986 he had been ordained 50 years. Gunn was ordained on February 12, 1936 in New Zealand. He served in three parishes before chaplaincy with the 20th Armoured Regiment in WW2. He was awarded the MBE for devotion to duty and recovering wounded soldiers across a minefield under mortar fire. He was called to St Andrew's Gardiner in 1955 and became the Stated Clerk of the Assembly in 1969, and in 1970 was also Stated Clerk of the General Assembly of Australia. He was Moderator of Victoria in 1965 and 1967. He chaired the Joint Constituional Council and the commission set up to prepare the interim constituion of the Uniting Church. He presided over the inaugural assembly of the UCA on June 22 1977 and made the declaration of inauguration.Gunn meets Greek Orthodox leaders at the Victorian Presbyterian Assembly 19 October 1976.Name.gunn, l. farquhar, victorian presbyterian assembly, general assembly of australia

Donated by the Presentation Sisters of Mt Carmel ConventBlack and white photogaph of an Archbishop, unframed & unmounted. Archbishop is probably Coptic Orthodox, flowing beard, glasses."God Bless Mr. Peterson. Archbishop _ [illeg.]" On Back: "Hollywood Studios Pty Ltd"orthodox priest

In 1964, Robin and Patricia Boyd spent several weeks on a world tour - Boyd took a leading role at the International Design Conference in Aspen and he also visited Chicago, Yale University, and New York’s World Fair. The Boyds then travelled on to England, Finland (especially to see Tapiola), Russia and India to see Le Corbusier's Chandigarh, and also Hong Kong and Thailand.Colour slide in a mount. Moscow Kremlin administrative building and Orthodox churches looking from Moscow River, Moscow, RussiaMade in Australia / 14 / AUG 64Mrussia, slide

Archimandrite Irineos Kassimatis is in the photograph which appears to be at a wedding table. The men are wearing floral lapel corsages worn at weddings. Archimandrite Irineos Kassimatis was appointed to Melbourne in 1922 by the Church of Greece appointed in Australia.A black and white photograph in postcard format of four men siting at a table at a social function. The man on the RHS of the photograph is a Greek orthodox priest. unknown

Colour slide in a mount. Image from magazine, Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA, 1956. (Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright.)Encircled 31 (Handwritten)usa, slide

Colour slide in a mount. Greek Orthodox Church, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA, 1955-61. Wright’s “Little Sofia”. (Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright.)Encircled 29 (Handwritten)wisconsin, slide

Colour slide in a mount. Section drawing from Greek Orthodox Church, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin, USA, 1955-61 (see S0645). (Architect: Frank Lloyd Wright.)Encircled 30 (Handwritten)wisconsin, slide

Photocopy of photo of Orthodox Jewish Group at Hay Camp, and list of names, 1941.

Photograph was taken outside the Evangelismos Greek Orthodox church in East Melbourne at a Kandiliotis wedding. Left to right are three Kandiliotis brothers, L-R Jim (Dimitri), Orpheus and Nick. The young boy is holding the candles and 'stefania' (wedding crowns) which are part of the traditional Greek Orthodox wedding service.Black and white photograph of 4 men dressed formally, a young man holding tray with wedding candles, and female in background.

Large icon style painting of Jesus holding a Bible in his left hand, and doing the symbol of Incarnation with his thumb and ring finger of his right hand.icon, orthodox, russian, jesus, artwork-paintings

The gathering of men and woman includes the Greek Orthodox priest and appears to be some sort of celebration. A scanned photograph of a large group of well-dressed men and women standing in an open area in a rural setting.unknown

This wedding took place at the Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in Victoria Parade in East Melbourne.A black and white photograph of a bride with her flower girl.unknown