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Interior of an Eastern Orthodox church with an iconostasis, a wooden screen decorated with icons of saints and religious figures, adorned with flowers, candles, and religious objects, centered around a crucifix and a floral arrangement.
Priest standing in front of an ornate wooden altar with religious icons and white flowers during a religious ceremony.
An Orthodox Christian priest with a beard, wearing glasses and a black hat, stands in a church decorated for a religious service. Behind him, there is a wooden iconostasis with icons and candle holders, and a large bouquet of white flowers. The pries
A priest reading from a religious text in an ornate church altar, with two boys dressed in red and gold vestments standing on either side, and religious icons in the background.
A religious ceremony inside an ornately decorated church with people standing and participating, clergy in traditional robes, icons and candles, wooden iconostasis, and chandeliers.
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A man with glasses and a beard, dressed in religious robes, is standing at a lectern with an open book, possibly leading a religious ceremony or service.
A priest dressed in white and gold robes stands in front of an ornate church altar, raising his hands during a religious ceremony. There are religious icons behind him, including images of Jesus and Mary, floral arrangements, and falling green leaves

Welcome to
St Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church Dandenong

St Paul's Antiochian Orthodox Church, Dandenong, Victoria

“There is neither Jew nor Greek, there is neither slave nor free, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.”

Galatians 3:28

St Paul Antiochian Orthodox Church is located in Dandenong, south east of Melbourne, Victoria. Lead by Fr Jean Mawal, and governed by His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios, Primate of Australia under the Antiochian Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, New Zealand and the Philippines.

St Paul’s follows the tradition of its namesake as home parish to nearly 400 families hailing from all corners of the world, united thus: “…And the disciples were called Christians first in Antioch”
(Acts 11:26)

Weekly Schedule

St Paul's Weekly Schedule - Saturday

Saturday

Vespers | 5:00pm

St Paul's Weekly Schedule - Sunday

Sunday

Matins | 9:00am

Divine Liturgy
(Bilingual: English &
Arabic) | 10:15am

Sunday School | 11:30am

Fellowship | 12:00pm

St Paul's Weekly Schedule - Thursday

Thursday

Bible Study | 6:45pm

Church News

News
St Paul’s Youth & FKB Icon Workshop
St Paul’s Youth & FKB Icon Workshop
News
St Paul’s Youth & FKB Icon Workshop
St Paul’s Youth & FKB Icon Workshop
FKB Makes Prosphoro, March 2026
FKB Makes Prosphoro, March 2026
Sharfouna 2026
Sharfouna 2026
Sunday School commences for 2026
Sunday School commences for 2026
Australia Day BBQ 2026
Australia Day BBQ 2026
Statement from the Antiochian Orthodox Church of Australia
Statement from the Antiochian Orthodox Church of Australia
St Paul’s Youth Amazing Race: CBD Edition
St Paul’s Youth Amazing Race: CBD Edition
FKB Christmas Cookie Decorating Night
FKB Christmas Cookie Decorating Night
Celebrating Our Volunteers
Celebrating Our Volunteers
St Paul’s & St Mary’s Youth Conquer the 1000 Steps!
St Paul’s & St Mary’s Youth Conquer the 1000 Steps!
Arabian Nights Ladies Party 2025
Arabian Nights Ladies Party 2025
St Paul’s AGM 2025
St Paul’s AGM 2025
St Paul’s Football Club – Season Wrap-Up
St Paul’s Football Club – Season Wrap-Up
Ladies Committee: A Day in the Life of the Theotokos
Ladies Committee: A Day in the Life of the Theotokos
St Paul’s Youth: Finding Christ in the Chalice
St Paul’s Youth: Finding Christ in the Chalice
Catechism Course Completion 2025
Catechism Course Completion 2025
St Emilia’s Playgroup: September Report
St Emilia’s Playgroup: September Report
Trivia Night 2025
Trivia Night 2025
Through the Eyes of the Saints
Through the Eyes of the Saints
St Emilia’s Playgroup: June Report
St Emilia’s Playgroup: June Report
St Emilia’s Playgroup: May Report
St Emilia’s Playgroup: May Report
St Paul’s Ladies Monastery Trip 2025
St Paul’s Ladies Monastery Trip 2025
Family Night In: Play & Laugh
Family Night In: Play & Laugh
Pre-Sanctified Divine Liturgy with His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios
Pre-Sanctified Divine Liturgy with His Eminence Metropolitan Basilios
Candle Making, Bonfire & Movie Night in March
Candle Making, Bonfire & Movie Night in March
Friday Youth Night: A Night of Faith and Fellowship
Friday Youth Night: A Night of Faith and Fellowship
St Emilia’s Playgroup Re-opens for 2025
St Emilia’s Playgroup Re-opens for 2025
SPFC Launches 2025 Season
SPFC Launches 2025 Season
Saint Barbara’s Day celebration
Saint Barbara’s Day celebration
ACOY Victoria – ‘Let us Attend!’ Spiritual Weekend Retreat 2024
ACOY Victoria – ‘Let us Attend!’ Spiritual Weekend Retreat 2024
More News
A flyer for a spiritual day retreat hosted by St. Paul's Family Ministry. It features a large green cross, a young green plant, and the event details including date, time, pricing, and booking information. The text emphasizes themes of listening, understanding, and accepting good fruits.

Upcoming Events

Menu for Maamoul cookies with three varieties: date, walnut, and pistachio. The menu shows close-up images of each type of cookie, with prices per kilogram: date cookies at $32, walnut cookies at $37, and pistachio cookies at $40. The menu has a logo with an image of saints and the text "Made with Love" and indicates purchase availability at St. Paul’s Church Hall.
A promotional poster for the Antiochian Byzantine Music School in Australia, starting February 2026. It includes details for class applications in New South Wales and Victoria, with contact information for Lucien Yaacoub and Kh Rita Mawal.
Poster for Antiochian Arabic Academy featuring a classroom scene with students and a teacher, the school's logo, and registration details.
A flyer for Catechism 2026, featuring an image of Jesus Christ with a cross on his shoulder and holding a book, religious icons, and ceremonial items, with text providing event details for an information evening on Monday, February 9th at 7 PM.
Announcement for St. Paul's Sunday School, open for children pre-prep to Year 12, starting February 1st, with contact information for Vanessa.

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Digital graphic promoting a vigil for St. Raphael of Brooklyn on Friday, February 27th, after the Akathyst Hymn, featuring an icon of a saint with a halo and a religious figure holding a staff, with people lighting candles at a religious service.
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Mobile phone screen showing a prayer app with sections for Bible verses, including Hebrews 13:7-16 and Matthew 5:14-19, and a navigation bar at the bottom with icons for Events, Favourites, Prayer, About, and Help.
Close-up of a smartphone screen displaying a daily calendar or prayer app with today's feast of St. Zoe, no fast, and scheduled events for the week, including prayer times and activities.
Framed religious icon painting depicting the biblical story of Jesus' entry into Jerusalem, with people welcoming him riding a donkey, surrounded by palm trees and buildings.
A beautifully carved wooden iconostasis adorned with religious icons, yellow and pink flowers, and green palm leaves, inside a church.
Fr Jean standing in front of an ornate wooden altar with icons and lit candles, decorated with flowers and greenery, inside a church.
Interior of an Eastern Orthodox church with a priest dressed in white and gold vestments standing near an ornate wooden iconostasis decorated with icons, candles, and flowers.
Interior of an Orthodox Christian church with wooden pews, framed religious icons, and palm leaves in the foreground.
Two women sitting at a table filled with pink, white, and blue decorated favors for a celebration, possibly a baby shower or bridal event, with a beige wall and glass door in the background.
Inside an ornate church, a wooden iconostasis with icons of religious figures, decorated with gold accents, flowers, and greenery.
A decorative wooden altar with religious icons, a large bouquet of flowers, and a floral arch, suggesting a religious or ceremonial setting.
Two men in religious vestments standing with bowed heads inside a church or chapel, near religious books and decorations.
Four women standing in front of a building, each holding a basket with some items, possibly at a religious event.
A religious ceremony inside a church featuring a priest in white robes with gold accents reading from a book, flanked by two altar servers in red and gold vestments holding candles, with religious icons and candles in the background and tropical palm
A religious ceremony taking place inside a church with a priest and two altar servers. The priest is in the center, reading from a large book, surrounded by decorative palm leaves and flowers. The altar servers stand on either side, holding candles a
A priest dressed in ornate gold and white vestments standing in front of an iconostasis inside a church. The iconostasis is decorated with religious icons, including images of Jesus Christ and other saints, surrounded by greenery and flowers. The pri
A priest in ornate gold vestments stands in front of an ornate wooden altar with religious icons and candles, holding a decorative candle in a Christian church.
An icon of the Virgin Mary with a yellow and red background, surrounded by flowers, candles, and religious items, indicating a place of worship or prayer.
Two men dressed in religious or ceremonial robes standing inside a church or temple, holding yellow roses and palm leaves, with people seated in the background.
Three men in black robes standing in front of religious symbols and greenery inside a church.
Three men dressed in ornate religious vestments, standing indoors against a plain wall and a wooden doorframe. The men on the left and right are wearing red and gold vestments with crosses, while the man on the left is in a yellow robe with a green c
A man and a young boy dressed in traditional and religious clothing, standing indoors with a wooden wall behind them.
Three men stand indoors wearing ornate red religious vestments with gold crosses and patterns, posing for a photo.
Two clergy members dressed in ornate liturgical vestments standing at an altar with open books, surrounded by religious artifacts and decorations in a church setting.
Inside a church during a religious service with a priest in gold vestments leading the congregation. The church features an ornate wooden iconostasis with religious icons, large palm leaves, and a chandelier hanging from the ceiling. People are seate
The image shows a religious service or ceremony taking place inside a church with many attendees seated in pews. The priest wearing gold vestments and a black hat is standing at the front, reading from a book. The church is decorated with gold chande
Priests and altar boys standing inside an ornate wooden iconostasis in an Orthodox church, with religious icons and floral decorations.
Inside an Orthodox church during a religious service, with congregation members standing and priests wearing gold and white vestments conducting the ceremony, icons on the wall, floral arrangements, and a prayer carpet.
A man dressed in black robes standing at a wooden lectern, reading from a book, during a religious service inside a church. The congregation is seated on wooden pews, some wearing cross necklaces. Green palm fronds are prominently displayed in the fo
People inside an ornate church with religious icons, candles, and religious figures. Some individuals are reading religious texts, and a child in a traditional robe stands near an adult.
A priest standing in front of religious icons on an ornate wooden altar decorated with yellow flowers and palm leaves, inside a church.
A man dressed as a priest standing in front of an ornate wooden iconostasis with religious icons of Christian saints, decorated with yellow flowers and palm leaves in a church setting.
A priest dressed in gold robes stands before an icon of Jesus Christ on a wooden icon stand during a religious service. Several young boys and men in matching red patterned robes hold candles. The setting appears to be inside a church with religious
A priest in white and gold robes standing in front of an ornate wooden altar with religious icons of Jesus and saints, decorated with flowers and foliage inside a church.
A priest stands at the front of a church congregation, speaking into a microphone during a religious service. The church interior features ornate wooden iconostasis with religious images, a chandelier, and floral decorations. Congregants are seated i
A priest in white robes and black hat stands in front of an ornate wooden iconostasis inside an Orthodox church, holding a censer. The iconostasis features religious icons and gold accents, with a chandelier hanging overhead.
A priest dressed in white robes with gold trim conducts a religious ritual inside a church. He is holding a censer near an iconostasis decorated with religious icons and ornate wood carvings, lit by candles and a chandelier.
People gathered indoors during a cultural or religious event, with palm leaves in the foreground and some individuals dressed in traditional robes and attire.
Young men dressed in gold and red religious garments, holding lit candles during a religious procession inside a church decorated with palm leaves and chandeliers.
A group of young men dressed in yellow vestments with crosses on them, participating in a religious procession or ceremony. The scene is indoors, with candles and palm fronds as part of the decor.
Two men in traditional religious garments participating in a religious ceremony, with palm branches and religious icons behind them.
Religious procession with clergy and laity dressed in ornate vestments, carrying gold iconography, amid palm leaves and an indoor congregation.
People dressed in ornate church robes participating in a religious procession, with palm branches and religious icons in an indoor setting.
Three men dressed in ornate religious robes inside a venue, with palm leaves partially blocking the view. The man in the middle has long dark curly hair and is looking directly at the camera. The man on the left has a beard and is also looking toward
Two men dressed in ornate gold and green ceremonial robes are participating in a religious event, with palm fronds surrounding them.
A group of young boys and a man in religious vestments participating in an Orthodox Christian church service inside a richly decorated interior with icons, gold accents, and palm fronds.
People gathered inside a church during a religious ceremony, with some individuals dressed in ornate robes and others in formal attire, and palm fronds visible in the foreground.
Inside an Eastern Orthodox church during a service, with congregation seated and a priest conducting the ceremony. The church features an ornate wooden iconostasis with gold accents, religious icons, candles, and green plant decorations.
A man wearing a blue hairnet and apron, smiling, holds a baking sheet with slices of lasagna in a commercial kitchen.
Group of six people wearing blue hairnets and black or gray shirts, smiling in a commercial kitchen. They are standing behind stainless steel counters with trays of food and ingredients, with kitchen equipment and a fire safety sign in the background
Two men standing in a kitchen, holding a tray of cooked fish fillets, smiling at the camera.
Orthodox Christian altar with icons of Mother Mary and Jesus Christ, wooden carvings, and decorative greenery and yellow flowers.
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