Members of Christian communities will gather to celebrate the City of Ryde’s Annual Community Prayer Breakfast on Friday 8th August.
Special guest speaker at the 17th Annual Prayer Breakfast will be Archbishop Aghan Baliozian OAM, Primate of the Armenian Apostolic Church in New Zealand and Australia, who will discuss the development and contribution of migrant churches in Australia.
Mayor for the City of Ryde, Clr Ivan Petch, said: “We are delighted that Archbishop Baliozian has accepted our invitation to the Prayer Breakfast. The City of Ryde is proud of its close connections with the Armenian community and we look forward to hearing his key note address on the contribution of migrant churches to Australian society.”
Archbishop Baliozian’s talk will make specific reference to the establishment of the Armenian Apostolic church, and how migrant churches have enriched society with a variety of faith communities and faith practices. He will also discuss the contribution of migrant churches to the National Council of Churches in Australia, and how they build bridges of communication within communities.
When: Friday 8 August, 6.45am for 7.00-8.30am
Where: Ryde Civic Hall, 1 Devlin Street, Ryde
Cost: $15 per person
Bookings: Essential. Please call 9952 8222 to reserve your place
Media contact: Lee Kirkland 9952 8083
