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The Sunday of Orthodoxy

2023-03-04T18:29:54+10:00

On the first Sunday of Great Lent, the Orthodox Church commemorates the triumph of Orthodoxy, the victory over the iconoclastic heresy. The heresy denied the use of icons in worship, considering it to be idolatry. However, the Orthodox Church recognized the use of icons as essential in the faith and practice of Christianity. The Sunday of Orthodoxy is a day of celebration of the true faith. It is a day of joy, but also of repentance, for the Church recognizes that, in the past, some of its members have fallen into error and heresy. Nevertheless, the Church affirms that it [...]

The Sunday of Orthodoxy2023-03-04T18:29:54+10:00

St Mary Annual Family Christmas Carnival 2022

2022-12-09T15:10:51+10:00

On Saturday the 3rd of December 2022, the Parish of St. Mary, Mays Hill held their annual Family Christmas Carnival on the church grounds. This was the first parish Christmas Carnival held since Covid19 hit. We would like to thank our parish priests, Fr. George and Fr. John, as well as parish council members, youth members, and Speedway our sponsor. Thank you to all who attended, and we hope you had an unforgettable and amazing day. Christ is born Enjoy some of the moments captured. [...]

St Mary Annual Family Christmas Carnival 20222022-12-09T15:10:51+10:00

The Nativity of our Lord

2022-11-14T10:03:49+10:00

On November 15th every year, we begin the 40-day fixed Nativity Fast, concluding on the December 24th, which is the 4th major feast of the new calendar year. As one of the four main fast periods throughout the ecclesiastical year, the Nativity Fast gives individuals the opportunity to prepare for the Feast of the Divine Incarnation and Nativity of Our Lord and Saviour in the Flesh on December 25. With special preparatory days announcing the approaching birth of the Saviour. Such as on Saint Andrew’s Day (November 30) and Saint Nicholas Day (December 6) songs are sung to announce the [...]

The Nativity of our Lord2022-11-14T10:03:49+10:00

St Mary Annual Parish Party (Hafleh) 2022

2022-09-20T19:57:52+10:00

On Saturday the 17th of September 2022, the Parish of St. Mary, Mays Hill held their annual parish party (hafleh) on the church grounds. This was the first parish party held since 2019, and it was a welcomed breath of fresh air . From dancing under the moonlight, to lighting barbecues, and jumping castles, all ages alike were involved in celebrating our church of the Nativity of the Theotokos. We would like to thank our parish priests, Fr. George and Fr. John, as well as parish council members, youth members, and all involved in helping, donating and attending on the [...]

St Mary Annual Parish Party (Hafleh) 20222022-09-20T19:57:52+10:00

The Exaltation of the Cross

2022-09-13T12:46:46+10:00

The Exaltation of the Cross is celebrated on the 14th of September, and is one of the 12 major feasts within the Church Calendar, and is the 2nd feast we celebrate in our new liturgical year.   The Exaltation, or Elevation of the Cross refers to the revelation and discovery of three crosses by St Helen in the year 326AD. St Helen was led to the true cross by finding a rare, beautiful and fragrant flower known as ‘Vasiliko’ (Basil), meaning the flower of royalty. The crosses laid underneath the flower, and was very important in the discovery of the [...]

The Exaltation of the Cross2022-09-13T12:46:46+10:00

Nativity of the Theotokos Vespers 2022

2022-09-08T20:06:16+10:00

On the 7th of September 2022, the Parish of St. Mary, Mays Hill were joined by His Eminence, Metropolitan Basilios, along with clergy from most parishes to celebrate the Nativity of the Theotokos with a Vespers Service. The Nativity (occurring on the 8th of September) is the first major feast of our church, with the church new year beginning on the 1st of September, which celebrates the birth of The Theotokos. After the service, we all gathered in the hall to enjoy the delicious sweets, made by our Ladies Auxiliary. We would like to thank our parish priests, Fr. George [...]

Nativity of the Theotokos Vespers 20222022-09-08T20:06:16+10:00

Thank you to Parish Council

2022-07-20T14:32:06+10:00

في الأحد الخامس من العنصرة وبعد القداس الإلهي الذي ترأسه صاحب السيادة المتروبوليت باسيليوس قدسية الجزيل الاحترام والوقار تم تكريم أعضاء جمعية الكنيسة الذين عملو على مدى ٤٠ عاما في هول الكنيسة ببركة صاحب السيادة المتروبوليت باسيليوس. وبحضور كاهني الرعية وأبناء الرعية الافاضل .وتم شكر الجميع على عملهم وقدمت ايقونة وشهادة تقدير لكل منهم . اللهم بارك الجميع وبارك هذه الرعية امين On the 5th Sunday after Pentecost, 17th of July 2022 after Divine Liturgy, His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios, along with Father George, Father John, and Deacon Theophan thanked the retiring members of the Parish Council at St Mary, Mays [...]

Thank you to Parish Council2022-07-20T14:32:06+10:00

SRM Visit

2022-07-13T09:00:13+10:00

يوم الاثنين ١١ تموز ٢٠٢٢ أعضاء من كنيسة السيدة ميريلاندز قامو باطعام الأشخاص الذين من دون مأوى في مارتن بليس سيدني ،العذراء مريم تحمي الجميع On Monday the 11th of July 2022, members of the parish of Saint Mary, Antiochian Orthodox Church, Mays Hill, in conjunction with St Raphael's Mission (SRM) came together to feed and socialise with those in need. It was a truly humbling experience, one which all should look to support or participate in the coming months. If you would like to get involved, please reach out to SRM directly on 0404 323 868, or speak to [...]

SRM Visit2022-07-13T09:00:13+10:00

St Mary, Mays Hill Annual Cruise 2022

2022-07-06T08:35:58+10:00

السبت٢ تموز رعية كنيسة السيدة العذراء ميريلاندز اجتمعو معا في رحلتهم البحرية في سدني هاربر !! بالرغم من الطقس الممطر والبرد الشديد كانت ليلة رائعة مليئةرقص، فرح، أغاني مناظر جميلة مزينة باطيب الاحباب On Saturday the 2nd of July, the Parish of St Mary, Mays Hill gathered together on their annual cruise in Sydney Harbour! Despite the rainy weather and extreme cold, it was a wonderful night full of dancing, joy, beautiful scenery and songs decorated with the all our loved ones. Enjoy some of the pictures taken below. [...]

St Mary, Mays Hill Annual Cruise 20222022-07-06T08:35:58+10:00

Apostles Fast

2022-06-21T08:47:42+10:00

"The Fast of the Apostles is justly established in their honour, for through them we have received numerous benefits and for us they are exemplars and teachers of the fast …"  St. Symeon of Thessalonica On the Apostles Fast -   As Orthodox faithful, today we begin the Apostles' Fast which is one of the four main fasting periods during our church year.   The movable fast begins on the second Monday after Pentecost and concludes on the fixed Feast of Saints Peter and Paul on June the 29th, so the length of this fast varies from year to year depending on the date of [...]

Apostles Fast2022-06-21T08:47:42+10:00

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