Friends of Indonesia – Australia: Volcano Update
A report from Indonesia on the distribution of aid donated by parishes, clergy and parishioners of the Sydney, Australia and New Zealand Diocese for the victims of the 2010 Mt Merapi volcano eruption.
The active volcano Mount Merapi on the Indonesian island of Java erupted on the 25th of October, 2010. It spewed hot gases and ash as far as 5,000 meters into the atmosphere, wreaking havoc on surrounding villages and farms, and disrupting air travel. Many hundreds of people were killed, and at least 350,000 fled their homes, and many of these cannot yet return because of the danger of further eruptions.Continue Reading
Miracle Working Icon of the Mother of God “Softening of Evil Hearts” returns to Australia
The diocese of Australia and New Zealand is blessed to have the miracle working myrrh-streaming icon of the Mother of God “Softening of Evil Hearts” visit from Monday 14 February 2011.Continue Reading