🚨 SOFIA UTS 2026 FORUM 🚨
More posts to come...
Thank you to everyone who attended our first ever forum.
Special shoutouts to: @dk.001__ , @nektarios_karpouzis ,@eutihia_poniris , @vagias.n , @nicholasmichailou , and all Sofia committee members for going above and beyond to help us organise this event.
Now that 2025 has come to an end, the executive committee would like to extend our gratitude to Fr Asteri, our Chaplin, and all guest speakers who made the effort to come give us a talk.
To Theano our President, thank you for being so kind, patient and welcoming. We wish you all the best for your upcoming placement and career endeavours. ☦︎ 🙏
And finally, we would like to thank you, our registered and unregistered members! Thank you for your support, advice and most of all, thank you for your presence. It means the world to us.
May God bless us, and we look forward to seeing you next year!
- Executive Committee 🔥
🚨MONASTERY TRIP CHANGE OF DATE🚨
We will now be visiting St George Monastery in Yellow Rock on June 6th. All other details remain the same.
It is very important to still register using the form: /forms/d/1o-6xrGby1owRp21HWcj7ZSCRq1APmDGa1IdvCtAlLNk/edit (or link in bio)
No need to register again if you have already registered, *but if you can no longer attend please let us know* 🙏
The Holy Monastery is a Greek Orthodox Monastery situated about 1.5 hours away from the Sydney CBD in Yellow Rock 2777. We will be providing lifts to those who cannot make it there themselves, please see the form.
We hope to see you there! ☦️🙏
Echoes of Byzantium: Constantine & Justinian in Algeria
Join us for an upcoming evening of history, faith, and cultural discovery, co-organised with SOFIA UTS.
“The Legacy of Constantine & Justinian in Algeria”
with Jack Bettar (University of Technology Sydney)
This fascinating presentation explores the rich and often overlooked Byzantine and Christian heritage of North Africa, where empire, faith, and identity were continually reshaped throughout Late Antiquity. From the grand cities of Constantine, Timgad, and Djemila to the spiritual centre of Hippo Regius, Algeria preserves the enduring legacy of a transformative era in Mediterranean history.
The talk will explore:
• The rise of Christianity across North Africa
• The Donatist controversy and its lasting influence
• The reforms and imperial vision of Constantine the Great and Justinian I
• Algeria’s role as a vital crossroads of Mediterranean civilisation
Jack Bettar is a student of law and political science at the University of Technology Sydney, an official photographer and member of the joint archaeological expedition to Egypt conducted by Macquarie University and the University of Chicago, and a speaker on Middle Eastern history, society, and culture. His recent travels throughout Morocco, Tunisia, Algeria, and Egypt have further enriched his research into the region’s history and cultural heritage.
📍 Hermes Lounge (next to the Church)
🗓 Thursday, May 21
🕢 7:30pm
🍽 Light dinner provided
We look forward to welcoming you for what promises to be a thought-provoking and engaging evening.
TALK + ENGLISH LITURGY
Thank you Fr Anastasi for a beautiful talk, and thank you to all our members for a blessed semester 1.
Special shoutout to @yianni_gi (slide 7) who graduates this semester. Yianni thank you for all your love and support over the years. We pray that God blesses you and your family as you enter this exciting new chapter of your life. Thank you!
‼️ Time change: 6:00pm
Talk this Thursday will be a continuation of Professor Gerangelos’ outstanding talk: Apology & Dissent. Excited to see you all there!!
