MOCMV - Macedonian Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria

31/10/2026

The Macedonian Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria (MOCMV) recently hosted Guardians of the Faith and the Macedonian Ideal on the 24th October 2026. This was done in honour of day of the Macedonian Revolutionary Struggle and 40 years since the repose of Archbishop Angelarij. The MOCMV was pleased and honoured to host His Excellency Macedonian Ambassador Stojancho Kitanoski for the first time since his appointment as Ambassador to the Macedonian Embassy in Canberra.

The day was marked with a memorial service for the departed led by parish priest Father Kliment Stankovski and a special performance by the MKUD Svetlost seniors. In attendance was MP Bronwyn Halfpenny and delegates from the MOCMV Pensioners Association. Food and drink were also provided to all who attended. A tour was given to the Ambassador of our Epping grounds and facilities followed by a tour of our Monastery St Kliment of Ohrid and Macedonia Park led by abbot Achrimandrite Father Gavril Galev.

We thank all the volunteers who assisted in making this day possible and we thank our guests for their attendance and support. A special thanks to His Excellency Macedonian Ambassador Stojancho Kitanoski for accepting our invitation to visit Melbourne and the MOCMV. We hope that this first visit is one of many and that we continue to strengthen our ties and working relationship with the Macedonian government in the interests of the Macedonian Australian Diaspora.

23/10/2026

This Sunday 25th October 2026 enjoy a family day out with the Macedonian Food Festival! This year it will be held in Thomastown.

15/10/2026

MOCMV recently hosted a thank you dinner for our volunteers. Without the selfless and tireless efforts of our volunteers, our Community would cease to function. This dinner was a small token of our appreciation.

Whether it is in the Church St George & Mary, Epping or Monastery St Kliment of Ohrid, Kinglake West or Macedonian Cultural Centre, we are grateful to have a strong and supportive community.

09/09/2026

On 8th September 2026, MOCMV delegates Dejan Zmejkoski and Robert Kostovski celebrated 35 years of Independence of Macedonia and met with new Ambassador Stojance Kitanoski in the Macedonian Embassy in Canberra. Thank you to Mr. Petar Chulev for organising the event and allowing us to come together from all over Australia and welcome our new Ambassador.

25/08/2026

We would like to show our support to Macedonian Shield and encourage our community to support as well by coming along for their black tie event. All proceeds will go to a humanitarian cause.

Почитувани членови, браќа и сестри Македонци.

Придружете ни се на хуманитарниот коктел-настан на „Macedonian Shield“! 🌟

Прославете го Денот 35 години независноста на Македонија 8 Септември со стил на нашиот ексклузивен свечен настан (Black Tie) организиран од социјалниот клуб „Macedonian Shield“ од Мелбурн!

Уживајте во прекрасна вечер исполнета со култура, дружење, музика во живо и хуманитарна активност, поддржувајќи благородна цел. ​

Датум: 5 септември 2026
Време: од 18:30 часот ​

Локација: The Kotz — 134 Burgundy Street, Heidelberg, Melbourne

Дрес-код: Свечен (Black Tie) ​

Цена: $70 долари по билет (вклучува разновидна и вкусна храна) ​Пијалаци: Достапни по цени на барот.

​📞 Обезбедете ги вашите билети уште денес: ​Бројот на места е ограничен, а крајниот рок за потврда на присуство е 26 август 2026 година.

Контактирајте нè за да го резервирате вашето место: ​Драги: 0403 174 554 ​
Роб: 0450 036 299

​Со нетрпение очекуваме да ја споделиме оваа прекрасна вечер на елеганција и заедништво со сите вас!
Целиот профит ке биде донирано за хуманитарна помож на деца кој му треба помош.

Dear members, brothers, and sisters Macedonians

​Join us for the Macedonian Shield humanitarian cocktail event! 🌟

​Celebrate Macedonia's Independence Day, September 8th, in style at our exclusive formal event (Black Tie) organized by the Macedonian Shield social club from Melbourne!
All profits will be donated for humanitarian aid for children in need of any medical assistance.

​Enjoy a wonderful evening filled with culture, socializing, live music, and humanitarian activity, supporting a noble cause.
​Date: September 5, 2026

​Time: From 6:30 PM

​Location: The Kotz — 134 Burgundy Street,
Heidelberg, Melbourne

​Dress Code: Formal (Black Tie)

​Price: $70 per ticket (includes a varied and delicious food selection)
​Drinks: Available at bar prices

​📞 Secure your tickets today:
Seating is limited, and the deadline for RSVP is August 26, 2026.

​Contact us to reserve your place:

​Dragi: 0403 174 554

​Rob: 0450 036 299

​We look forward to sharing this wonderful evening of elegance and togetherness with all of you!

09/08/2026

MOCMV would like to give our congratulations to Archimandrite Fr. Gavril Galev Otec Gavril on his awards and recognition by the Victorian government and Macedonian community groups. It's good to see your hard work in the community has been recognised.

03/08/2026

Our Ilinden Commemoration 2026 was a huge success thanks to the many attendees, honoured guest speakers, our Sveti Georgij Presveta Bogorodica Choir and the tireless efforts of our MOCMV Events Team, Father Kliment Stankovski and priceless volunteers. A big thank you to all involved. This year we had speeches from Macedonian Vice-Consul Silvana Ivanovska, Federation of Macedonian Cultural Artistic Associations of Victoria President George Lambeski, poetry recital by Literary Association Koco Racin. The attendees were also treated to a heart melting performance by the MKUD Svetlost juniors and got to enjoy the activities including the ever popular petting zoo. Thank you to Goce from Laurimar Quality Meats for his assistance in making this years BBQ the best yet and to Macedonian Orthodox Youth of Australia for providing coffee and sweets. Finally, thank you to all organisations and individuals who laid wreaths in memory of our ancestors who fought for our freedom. We hope to see you all next year!

29/07/2026

The Australian Census is coming up very soon. It is very important for our voice to be heard and properly recorded. Please take care when filling out the Census. Our MOCMV General Committee is organising volunteers to help out our elderly and those that need assistance in filling out the Census at the Macedonian Cultural Centre 514 High Street Epping next weekend. Stay tuned for details!

21/07/2026

Join us on the annual Ilinden celebrations held at the MOCMV grounds at Sveti Georgij Presveta Bogorodica as we celebrate our culture and history. Entertainment, BBQ, petting zoo and plenty of fun activities for the kids. If you or your organisation wish to lay a wreath please contact Robert on 0494 581 799.
Looking forward to see you all there.

21/07/2026

The MOCMV would like to extend the sincerest condolences to the family of Father Chedomir and the Macedonian Community of Geelong. A truly great man who played a key role in the lives of many Macedonians in Geelong and Victoria. May God grant his soul eternal peace. Bog da go prosti.

НЕКРОЛОГ

ПРОТОЈЕРЕЈ-СТАВРОФОР ЧЕДОМИР ИЛИЕВСКИ

Почивај во мир, високопречесен оче Чедо, вечен ти спомен и Царство Небесно за твојата долгогодишна и посветена служба на црквата и на нашиот верен народ.

Твојот лик и пастирски труд ќе останат засекогаш врежани во срцата на сите верници кои во тебе гледаа духовен поткрепа и вистински пример за свештенослужител.

Упатуваме најдлабоко сочуство до семејството, блиските и сите негови познаници, како и до сите членови на македонската заедница од Џилонг.

Длабоко сочуство,
ИНФОРМАТИВНА СЛУЖБА НА АВСТРАЛИСКО – СИДНЕЈСКА ЕПАРХИЈА

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OBITUARY

VERY REVEREND PROTOPRESBYTER-STAVROPHOR CEDOMIR ILIEVSKI

Rest in peace, Very Reverend Father Cedo. May your memory be eternal, and may you inherit the Kingdom of Heaven for your long-standing and dedicated service to the Church and to our faithful people.

Your image and pastoral labors will remain forever etched in the hearts of all the faithful who looked to you as a spiritual support and a true example of a servant of God.
We extend our deepest condolences to his family, loved ones, and all his acquaintances, as well as to all members of the Macedonian community in Geelong.

Deepest condolences,

INFORMATION SERVICE OF THE MACEDONIAN ORTHODOX DIOCESE OF AUSTRALIA - SYDNEY