St Andrew's Greek Orthodox Theological College

With the blessing of the College Dean, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, an Open Day as held yesterday evening in order to raise awareness and provide information about the work of the College and to encourage and welcome enrolments. The event was attended in person by more than 100...

14 December 2020

Elevation to Archimandrite

On Saturday 12 December, College alumnus and faculty member Fr Amphilohios Papantoniou (Bachelor of Theology, 2001) was elevated to the office of Archimandrite by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia. This conferral took place at the Greek Orthodox Church of St Spyridon (Kingsford, NSW)...

11 December 2020

Talk by Lecturer Mr Basilios Psilacos

On Thursday evening, 10 December, the Greek Orthodox Parish of the Holy Apostles in Newcastle warmly received Mr Basilios Psilacos who presented a talk entitled “Christ in the Liturgy”. The talk was followed by the celebration of the Divine Liturgy in English by Fr Nicholas Skordilis (parish priest...

28 November 2020

Keynote Lecture by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Dean of St Andrew's Theological College, delivered the keynote address at the St John of Damascus Institute of Theology, University of Balamand, on the occasion of the Institute's 50th anniversary since its establishment. The address was entitled: “...

19 November 2020

Talk by the Sub-Dean, Assoc. Prof. Philip Kariatlis

On Tuesday 17 November, Sub-Dean, Assoc. Prof. Philip Kariatlis, delivered a presentation at the Church of the Dormition of our Lady, North Altona, Melbourne via ZOOM entitled, “The Mystery of the Holy Trinity: Implications for Everyday Living”. Dr Kariatlis’ lecture is connected to a series...

17 November 2020

Publication by Faculty Member

Dr Andrew Mellas, Senior Lecturer in Church History and Liturgical Studies, has a new publication, co-edited together with Sarah Gador-Whyte, titled Hymns, Homilies and Hermeneutics (Brill, 2020). The book can be purchased at the following link: https://brill.com/view/title/58934 The essays in...

16 November 2020

Ordination

On Saturday 14 November, College alumnus Fr Irenaeus Triantis (Bachelor of Theology, 2017), was ordained to the holy diaconate by His Eminence Archbishop Makarios in the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation (Redfern, NSW). His Eminence concelebrated the Divine Liturgy with His Grace Bishop...

Dean’s Welcome

“Come O faithful, let us labour with zeal for Christ our God”

I take this opportunity to welcome all those who may be exploring possibilities for studying at St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College.

Studying at the College will pave the way for many opportunities: whether you are considering ordination to the priesthood or various types of lay diakonia, within the Church, for the building up of Christ’s body, you are most warmly invited to “come and see.” ...read more

Accreditation

St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College is accredited through the Sydney College of Divinity (SCD). The SCD is listed on the National Register of Higher Education Providers as a Higher Education Provider with Self-Accrediting Authority. It is approved by the Commonwealth Government for FEE-HELP to eligible students.