In preparation for the new centre for the Coptic Orthodox Church, Bishop Suriel paid a visit this week to the Greek Centre for Contemporary Culture in Melbourne’s Lonsdale Street.

The bishop was accompanied by Dr Michalis Michael of Latrobe University, along with EEAMA representatives Anthony Kollyvas and Peter Economou.

The visitors were given a tour of the building by the centre’s director Jorge Menidis, who showed them through the facilities and gave them a rundown of the programs.

Bishop Suriel expressed his admiration for the Greek Community of Melbourne’s vision, and said that he looked forward to further discussions with the community.