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| − | Metropolitan '''Basilios (Qoudsiah)''' or '''Basil (Kodseie)''' is | + | Metropolitan '''Basilios (Qoudsiah)''' or '''Basil (Kodseie)''' is the Metropolitan of the [[Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines]]. He is fluent in Arabic, English and Greek, and he celebrates his name day on [[January 1]] for St [[Basil the Great]]. |
| − | + | ==Biographical Details== | |
| + | Metropolitan Basilios is the Metropolitan of the [[Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines|Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and dependencies]]. | ||
| − | + | Metropolitan Basilios was born in Syria where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering. | |
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| + | He continued his higher education in St. John of Damascus Institute of theology at the University of Balamand (Lebanon), graduating with a Master’s Degree in Theology in 2003. He went on to continue his theological education in Greece, where he graduated with a Doctorate (PhD) in Theology. | ||
| − | + | In 2012, he founded the St. Raphael Antiochian Mission, a philanthropic body that services the needs of Sydney’s homeless, specifically serving food, clothing and social support on a weekly basis and during major holidays. He has received formal training in counselling and community welfare, completing several courses through the University of Sydney’s Centre for Continuing Education, as well as through the Centre for Community Welfare Training (CCWT). | |
| − | + | Within Australia, he has lectured at several theological and pastoral conferences and symposiums, and has served as the chief lecturer at St. Paul’s Course for the Antiochian Archdiocese, also appearing as a guest lecturer at St. Cyril’s Coptic Orthodox Theological College. In 2016, he obtained his teaching accreditation from Australia’s leading Orthodox seminary, St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College. | |
| − | + | In 2017, following the repose of [[Paul (Saliba) of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines|His Eminence, Metropolitan Paul Saliba]], of Thrice-Blessed Memory, he was appointed as Patriarchal Vicar, serving until his recent election as Metropolitan of the Antiochian Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and dependencies. | |
| − | + | He was consecrated to the Holy Episcopacy on November 19th, 2017 at the Lady of Balamand, Lebanon. He was enthroned within the Antiochian Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the and dependencies on December 16th, 2017 at the Cathedral of St. George in Redfern, Sydney. | |
| − | + | His name day is 1st of January (St. Basil the Great). | |
== References == | == References == | ||
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* [http://www.stmarymtpritchardchurch.org.au/ St Mary's Mount Pritchard] - official website. | * [http://www.stmarymtpritchardchurch.org.au/ St Mary's Mount Pritchard] - official website. | ||
* [http://www.antiochianarch.org.au/NewsItem.aspx?i=771 Eulogy for Metropolitan Paul] | * [http://www.antiochianarch.org.au/NewsItem.aspx?i=771 Eulogy for Metropolitan Paul] | ||
| + | * [https://www.thegoodshepherd.org.au/meet-metropolitan-basilios Meet Metropolitan Basilios] | ||
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Metropolitan Basilios (Qoudsiah) or Basil (Kodseie) is the Metropolitan of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines. He is fluent in Arabic, English and Greek, and he celebrates his name day on January 1 for St Basil the Great.
Biographical Details
Metropolitan Basilios is the Metropolitan of the Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and dependencies.
Metropolitan Basilios was born in Syria where he graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering.
He continued his higher education in St. John of Damascus Institute of theology at the University of Balamand (Lebanon), graduating with a Master’s Degree in Theology in 2003. He went on to continue his theological education in Greece, where he graduated with a Doctorate (PhD) in Theology.
In 2012, he founded the St. Raphael Antiochian Mission, a philanthropic body that services the needs of Sydney’s homeless, specifically serving food, clothing and social support on a weekly basis and during major holidays. He has received formal training in counselling and community welfare, completing several courses through the University of Sydney’s Centre for Continuing Education, as well as through the Centre for Community Welfare Training (CCWT).
Within Australia, he has lectured at several theological and pastoral conferences and symposiums, and has served as the chief lecturer at St. Paul’s Course for the Antiochian Archdiocese, also appearing as a guest lecturer at St. Cyril’s Coptic Orthodox Theological College. In 2016, he obtained his teaching accreditation from Australia’s leading Orthodox seminary, St. Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College.
In 2017, following the repose of His Eminence, Metropolitan Paul Saliba, of Thrice-Blessed Memory, he was appointed as Patriarchal Vicar, serving until his recent election as Metropolitan of the Antiochian Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and dependencies.
He was consecrated to the Holy Episcopacy on November 19th, 2017 at the Lady of Balamand, Lebanon. He was enthroned within the Antiochian Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the and dependencies on December 16th, 2017 at the Cathedral of St. George in Redfern, Sydney.
His name day is 1st of January (St. Basil the Great).
References
Links
- Antiochian Orthodox Christian Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines
- St Mary's Mount Pritchard - official website.
- Eulogy for Metropolitan Paul
- Meet Metropolitan Basilios
| Basilios (Kodseie) of Australia | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by: Metr. Paul |
Metropolitan Archbishop of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines (Antiochian) 2017-present |
Succeeded by: incumbent |
