A special dinner held in Sydney in honour of His Beatitude Mar Paulus III Nona, following a kind invitation from Father Maher Korkis, Episcopal Vicar of the Chaldean Church in Australia, and Father Stephen Azzabo, Parish Priest of St Thomas the Apostle.
The event took place at Lantana Hall and brought together clergy, religious sisters, and a large number of distinguished guests, including government representatives and members of parliament. Among those in attendance were Chris Bowen, Frank Carbone, Dai Le, David Saliba, Edmond Atalla, Nathan Hagarty, and Charishma Kaliyanda, along with representatives from various communities and organisations,Elie Kaltoum Rahme from Oz Arab media
Representatives of the Chaldean, Assyrian, and Lebanese communities were also present, including members of the Australian Chaldean League. The evening was exceptionally well organised, with a thoughtfully curated program that reflected the richness of the community.
During the event, I had the privilege of presenting His Beatitude with a commemorative gift—a portrait created by renowned artist Ador Hedo. The League also presented a beautiful oil painting, symbolising appreciation and respect for His Beatitude’s leadership and service.
A number of speeches were delivered throughout the evening, culminating in remarks from His Beatitude, who expressed his sincere gratitude to all those who contributed to the success of the event.
The evening concluded with commemorative photos in an atmosphere filled with warmth, pride, and a strong sense of unity.
