New Appointments in the Melbourne Eparchy

Fr. Simon Ckuj has been reappointed Protosyncellus of the Melbourne Eparchy for a further five-year term.

Protodeacon Edward Kostraby has been appointed Chancellor of the Melbourne Eparchy. He succeeds Deacon Michael Zylan, who served as Chancellor for the previous five years.

In addition, on 19 August 2026, His Eminence appointed Dr Olha Bilyakovska as a Notary of the Melbourne Eparchy.

We pray for God’s blessing, wisdom and strength in the fulfilment of these new responsibilities and for fruitful service to the Melbourne Eparchy.

See also

August 13 Homily by Fr Simon Ckuj on the First Anniversary of Bishop Peter Stasiuk’s Passing into Eternity August 8 Homily by Protodeacon Edward Kostraby on the Eleventh Sunday after Pentecost July 4 Homily by Fr. Simon Ckuj on the Sixth Sunday after Pentecost, Feast of the Holy Icon of the Mother of God of Perpetual Help