What are the obstacles and hurdles facing those who strive to keep their Orthodox Faith?

Apr 3, 2026 • Very Rev. Emmanuel Stamatiou, Very Rev Makarios of St John, Father Antipas of Mount Athos

A special address of Fr Antipas of the Holy Mountain who spoke to the young people of the Evangelismos Church in Perth Western Australia.

The talk was conducted in Greek and interpreted in English by Fr Makarios of the Holy Monastery of St John in Forrestfield, Western Australia.

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