Australia's most senior Greek Orthodox leader, Archbishop Stylianos Harkianakis, has died at aged 83
Australia's most senior Greek Orthodox leader, Archbishop Stylianos Harkianakis, has died.
The 83-year-old Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia died at 6pm on Monday, according to a statement from the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. So saddened to hear of the passing of His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos Harkianakis, Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Australia and Primate of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese. He was a true leader in every way.I am very sorry to hear of the death of Archbishop Stylianos, a great leader of the Greek Orthodox faithful in Australia. I always appreciated his friendship and wise counsel. A most distinguished Australian born in Crete, and a theologian who loved poetry. Rest in Peace.
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