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This page includes parishes in Bundoora, North Carlton, Fawkner, Mt Ridley, Northcote, Thomastown and Thornbury

Bundoora

Antiochian Orthodox Mission of St Basil the Great
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines
Address: La Trobe University, Bundoora
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr John D’Alton, 0411 422192
Services: Celebrated in English.  Please contact parish clergy for more information.

North Carlton

Greek Orthodox Parish of St John the Forerunner and Baptist
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
Address: 998 Lygon Street, North Carlton
Phone Number: (03) 9380 1869
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr Jordan Krikelis, 0421 682 444
Sunday: Matins and Divine Liturgy, Greek language
Services: Please contact the church office or parish clergy for more details.

Fawkner

Greek Orthodox Parish of St Nektarios
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
Address: 138-144 Major Rd, Fawkner
Phone Number: (03) 9359 4404, (03) 9359 5020
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr Spyridon Vandoros
Sunday: Matins and Divine Liturgy, Greek language
Services: Please contact the church office for more details.

Mount Ridley

Church of St Photini – Mount Ridley Orthodox Mission
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines
Worshipping Address: Mother Theresa Primary School, 5-15 Windrock Ave, Mt Ridley
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr Paul Walliker, 0437 476684
Sunday: Divine Liturgy, 10:30am, English language.
Services: All services celebrated in English.  Please contact parish clergy for more information.

Northcote

Greek Orthodox Monastery of Axion Estin
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
Nb. While this is termed a monastery, it functions as a parish.
Address: 7 Hartington St, Northcote
Phone Number: (03) 9481 7826
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr Spyridon Bonias, 0407 861 523
Sunday: Matins and Divine Liturgy, Greek language
Services: Please contact the church office or parish clergy for more details.

Thomastown

Greek Orthodox Parish of the Transfiguration of Our Lord
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
Address: 45 Poplar St, Thomastown
Phone Number: (03) 9465 9907
Parish Priest: V. Rev. Fr Evmenios Vasilopoulos, 0408 003 002
Assistant Priest: Rev. Fr Nicholas Lilimbakis, 0418 946 599
Sunday: Matins and Divine Liturgy, Greek language
Services: Please contact the church office or parish clergy for more details.

Thornbury

Antiochian Orthodox Church of St George
Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines
Address: 28 Shaftesbury Ave, Thornbury
Phone Number: (03) 9484 2245
Parish Priest: V. Rev. Fr George Nasr, 0419 221700
Assistant Priest: Rev. Fr Paul El Hage, 0421 153411
Assistant Priest: Rev. Fr. Jean Mawal, 0403 222 019
Saturday: Vespers, 6:00pm start, Arabic and English languages
Sunday: Matins, 9:15-10:30am, and Divine Liturgy, 10:30am start, Arabic and English languages

Greek Orthodox Church of St George
Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia
Address: 64 David St, Thornbury
Phone Number: (03) 9484 3423
Parish Priest: Rev. Fr John Dangaris
Sunday: Matins and Divine Liturgy, Greek language
Services: Please contact the church office for more details.