Ministry in the Orthodox Church

Father Anastasios Bozikis is an Orthodox priest of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, theologian, and lecturer at Saint Andrews Greek Theological College with extensive experience in parish ministry and theological education across Australia.

This talk outlines the historical development of Church ministry roles, tracing the shift from early apostolic leadership to the structured threefold hierarchy of bishops, priests, and deacons. It explains how ordination evolved from the time of the apostles, with figures like Saint Ignatius of Antioch affirming the bishop’s central role.