Annual Parish Cruise 2023
Elie Nahmy2023-05-09T12:15:21+10:00On the 4th of February 2023, The parish of St Mary, Mays Hill gathered together for our annual parish cruise. We gathered at Huntleys Point wharf and sailed away towards Sydney Harbour. God graced us with wonderful weather on this late summer night, and everyone had a blast singing, dancing and socialising with other members of our beloved Parish. Enjoy some of the pictures taken on the night, below. [...]
The Sunday of Orthodoxy
Elie Nahmy2023-03-04T18:29:54+10:00On 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 Nativity of our Lord
Elie Nahmy2022-11-14T10:03:49+10:00On 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 [...]
St Mary Annual Parish Party (Hafleh) 2022
Elie Nahmy2022-09-20T19:57:52+10:00On 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 [...]
The Exaltation of the Cross
Elie Nahmy2022-09-13T12:46:46+10:00The 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 [...]
Nativity of the Theotokos Vespers 2022
Elie Nahmy2022-09-08T20:06:16+10:00On 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 [...]
Thank you to Parish Council
Elie Nahmy2022-07-20T14:32:06+10:00في 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 [...]
SRM Visit
Elie Nahmy2022-07-13T09:00:13+10:00يوم 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 [...]
St Mary, Mays Hill Annual Cruise 2022
Elie Nahmy2022-07-06T08:35:58+10:00السبت٢ 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. [...]
