The Holy Archdiocese of Australia was one of the organisations which raised money for those affected by the devastating wildfires in Greece.

The group raised $636,613.52 from a fundraiser conducted by the Holy Archdiocese of Australia, and has already announced the distribution of the money.

Archbishop Makarios said, “Our people have taken care to keep their hearts open, willing to offer help to their fellow human beings who are most in need.”

A detailed list of the respective sums of money offered by different groups will soon be published by the Holy Archdiocese of Australia.

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Money allocation:

The final amount of money raised by the fundraiser for the victims of the recent devastating wildfires in Greece amounts to $636,613.52.

This amount of money will be distributed as follows:

  • $150,000 for the fires in North Evia are deposited in the Holy Metropolis of Chalkis;
  • $130,000 for the fires in Varympompi and Thrakomakedones of Attiki are deposited in the Holy Metropolis of Ilion, Acharnes and Petroupolis;
  • $100,000 for the fires in the region of Messinia are deposited in the Holy Metropolis of Messinia;
  • $35,000 for the fires in Karpathos are deposited in the Holy Metropolis of Karpathos;
  • $100,000 for the destructive fire in the Holy Monastery of Mazi are deposited in the Holy Monastery of Mazi;
  • $100,000 for the Institute for the Panhellenic Network of Civil Protection and Crisis Management (volunteers) are deposited in the IDAFK;
  • $21,613.52 was deposited with individuals who sought direct assistance from the Holy Archdiocese.