27 June 2021 3:07pm
June 26 every year marks the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, or World Drug Day as a global reminder to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving the goal of a world free of drug abuse.
On that note, Archbishop of the Greek Orthodox Church of Australia Makarios delivered a heartfelt message to the congregation:
“Every day we see the sunrise, we must reflect upon the fact that what we experience in this present life is a gift of the Almighty God and, therefore, we must glorify Him. As a practical recognition and expression of our gratitude for this great gift, we ought to live every moment authentically; in its true dimension and essence, free from illusions and all kinds of distortions of reality.