St. Hurmizd's Cathedral, registered as the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East, was officially opened and consecrated in December 1990, by His Holiness Mar Dinkha IV Catholicos Patriarch. The architect of this magnificent building was Mr. Jack Elia, to whom we also extend our sincere gratitude.
This Cathedral has a seating capacity of 1000, and every Sunday, attendance exceeds the total capacity. With a completion cost of A$1.5 million, approximately A$1 million was donated by the Church and community faithful. Furthermore, A loan of A$500,000.00 was acquired from the bank, which was repaid within a period of approximately 18 months.

The Cathedral contains four offices, designated for use by the Parish Priest, administrative staff, and preservation of religious and other reading materials for the Church faithful. Sound system, air conditioning and chandeliers (donated by Mr. Fraidon Darmo, from London), are of high quality, providing both spiritual and physical comfort to the faithful.

The Cathedral's altar has been erected on a stone collected from the ancient monastery of St. Hurmizd in Mosul (Nineveh) Iraq. In addition, this Saint's relic (bone) was placed in a shrine, (pictured above left), erected in his memory during a most joyous and auspicious ceremony. From this shrine, the Church faithful Collect Holy Water as blessings.

Recently, the entrance gate to the car park of the Cathedral was restored, costing the Church A$9,000.00 for materials (metal). Mr. Aziz Jammu generously contributed towards labour and material (bricks and cement), granting the Church a substantial saving. Situated at the forefront of the Cathedral is a statue of St. Hurmizd, (pictured above right), kindly donated by the famous Assyrian Artist, Mr. Lewis Petros. Moreover, coloured lead lighting were etched onto the Cathedral's windows by Mr. Gewargis Hablo Shamoon.

The Diocese of Australia and New Zealand would like to extend its appreciation to all those who donated money, material, time and effort for the building of this Cathedral. May the Lord Bless and grant them joyous lives.

His Grace presenting sermon during Sunday service.
Standing in the background L - R: Deacons Esho Shaba and Toma Adam.

Church announcements being delivered By Rev. Ashur Lazar Chorapescopa St. Hurmizd Cathedral Parish Priest.

H.G Bishop Mar Meelis Zaia, Chorepescopa Ashur Lazar, Deacons and Sunday School students. Reading of the Gospel during Holy Mass.

Faithful poised to hear the Living Word of God.

His Grace at the altar inside St. Hurmizd Cathedral.

Offering a candle, which symbolises the

light of Christ.