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| − | The Very Reverend Exarch '''Nicholas Shehadie''' was the first priest of the Antiochian Orthodox | + | The Very Reverend [[Exarch]] '''Nicholas Shehadie''' was the first [[priest]] of the [[Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand, and All Oceania|Antiochian Orthodox]] [[parish]]es in Australia between 1913 and 1934. |
| − | Born in the 1860s, Fr Nicholas Shehadie was sent in 1913 to Australia as Exarch to determine the extent of the problem and to find possible solutions. However, while this was intended to be temporary, World War I meant that Father Nicholas could not return to Lebanon where his family was; hence, his stay became permanent. He realised the need for a church for the Antiochian Orthodox, and determined to built it, with | + | Born in the 1860s, Fr Nicholas Shehadie was sent in 1913 to Australia as Exarch to determine the extent of the problem and to find possible solutions. However, while this was intended to be temporary, World War I meant that Father Nicholas could not return to Lebanon where his family was; hence, his stay became permanent. He realised the need for a church for the Antiochian Orthodox, and determined to built it, with [[Divine Liturgy|Divine Liturgies]] being held in parishioners' homes until that time. |
The State Government leased a block of land to the Church on the corner of Walker and Redfern Sts, and the first Antiochian Orthodox church was built and placed under the patronage of St George. This church is now the cathedral. | The State Government leased a block of land to the Church on the corner of Walker and Redfern Sts, and the first Antiochian Orthodox church was built and placed under the patronage of St George. This church is now the cathedral. | ||
| − | Fr Nicholas sent for his family over a number of years, and the family came in stages: His sons George and Albert, | + | Fr Nicholas sent for his family over a number of years, and the family came in stages: His sons George and Albert, and daughter Mary arrived first, followed by John and Pauline (16-year-old twins) in 1922, and then fully reunited with the arrival of his wife Alexandra, his son Elias, and his son Michael's family—wife Hannah, and baby girls Alexandra and Paulette. |
In 1934, Exarch Nicholas Shehadie reposed, in his early 70s. | In 1934, Exarch Nicholas Shehadie reposed, in his early 70s. | ||
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The Very Reverend Exarch Nicholas Shehadie was the first priest of the Antiochian Orthodox parishes in Australia between 1913 and 1934.
Born in the 1860s, Fr Nicholas Shehadie was sent in 1913 to Australia as Exarch to determine the extent of the problem and to find possible solutions. However, while this was intended to be temporary, World War I meant that Father Nicholas could not return to Lebanon where his family was; hence, his stay became permanent. He realised the need for a church for the Antiochian Orthodox, and determined to built it, with Divine Liturgies being held in parishioners' homes until that time.
The State Government leased a block of land to the Church on the corner of Walker and Redfern Sts, and the first Antiochian Orthodox church was built and placed under the patronage of St George. This church is now the cathedral.
Fr Nicholas sent for his family over a number of years, and the family came in stages: His sons George and Albert, and daughter Mary arrived first, followed by John and Pauline (16-year-old twins) in 1922, and then fully reunited with the arrival of his wife Alexandra, his son Elias, and his son Michael's family—wife Hannah, and baby girls Alexandra and Paulette.
In 1934, Exarch Nicholas Shehadie reposed, in his early 70s.
Later, his second son, Michael, became a priest; and then another son, John, became a priest.
| Nicholas Shehadie | ||
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| Preceded by: — |
Exarch of Australia (Church of Antioch) 1913-1934 |
Succeeded by: Fr Malatius Hussney |
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