Since early December the Holy Greek Orthodox Monastery of Pantanassa in Mangrove Creek, NSW has been surrounded by massive infernos. The fires, causing much threat, reached the monastery on three occasions and from three different directions. Several times the monastery was reported in grave danger.
Thank to our Lord and His Mother Pantanassa, The Theotokos, and through the prayers of our beloved Primate, His Eminence Archbishop Makarios and your prayers the monastery has remained relatively unscathed with very little damage from the fires.
We deeply thank you for your prayers and love.
We thank all the volunteers who worked so hard to prepare the monastery grounds for the fire, to establish sprinklers and fire fighting systems as well as relocate the monastery's items to a safer location.
We are also in deep gratitude to the Rural Fire Service (RFS) and their volunteers who worked so diligently in protecting the monastery and the fathers.
Click here to view a video of these occurrences.
Prayerfully Yours,
Pantanassa Monastery
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