Archbishop Makarios of Australia attended a concert by popular Greek singer Nikos Oikonomopoulos in Sydney on Saturday, 31 October, as part of the artist’s anniversary tour marking 20 years in the Greek music industry.
According to a statement issued by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, the Archbishop’s attendance at Sydney Lyric was warmly received by concertgoers, who greeted his arrival with prolonged applause.
The concert drew a large audience from Sydney’s Greek community, with fans gathering to celebrate Oikonomopoulos’ two decades in Greek music.
During the evening, Archbishop Makarios met with the singer and congratulated him on his 20-year career.
He expressed his pleasure at Oikonomopoulos’ visit to Australia and wished him good health, strength and continued success in his musical career.
The Archbishop also emphasised the importance of visits by Greek performers to Australia, noting their contribution to maintaining and strengthening connections between the Greek diaspora and Greece.
He highlighted the particular significance of such performances for younger generations of Greek Australians, who are given opportunities to engage directly with contemporary Greek music and cultural expression.
The meeting took place in a cordial atmosphere, with Archbishop Makarios extending his congratulations to Oikonomopoulos on his anniversary and wishing him success in his remaining Australian performances.
The concert formed part of Oikonomopoulos’ international celebrations marking two decades in the Greek music industry.
