Marsh pledges $40,000 to boost security at Red Hill Greek Orthodox parish

In a statement to Neos Kosmos, Anthony Marsh announced helium would propulsion for up to $40,000 successful backing for CCTV and information upgrades astatine the Panagia Kamariani Greek Orthodox Parish successful Red Hill, Victoria.

Marsh outlined the committedness aft attending the Orthodox Easter midnight work implicit the weekend, pursuing discussions with religion leaders astir the request to amended information and security.

“Churches similar this are much than buildings, they are the bosom of the community. A spot where families gather, observe their faith, and walk connected traditions to the adjacent generation,” Marsh said.

The Liberal candidate, besides a erstwhile politician of the area, said radical “deserve to consciousness harmless when they travel together, particularly astatine important moments similar Easter.”

Father Irinaios Koikas, with Anthony Marsh, Liberal campaigner for Nepean, and Dr Renee Heath, Shadow Minister for Youth Justice, Crime Prevention and Victim Support, and Bay Protection, connected April 7. Photo: Facebook

Father Irinaios Koikas, from the church, successful a seperate station connected Facebook connected April 7, posted connected gathering Anthony Marsh, Liberal campaigner for Nepean, and Dr Renee Heath, Shadow Minister for Youth Justice, Crime Prevention and Victim Support, and Bay Protection.

“We had a valuable treatment regarding our increasing parish and the challenges that travel with maintaining such a ample property,” Ftr Koikas said.

“We spoke astir issues surrounding transgression prevention and surveillance, and the measures the parish has undertaken successful caller times to safeguard our religion buildings and grounds.”

Anthony Marsh breaks accelerated with the religion and assemblage leaders of Panagia Kamariani Greek Orthodox Parish successful Red Hill. Photo: Facebook

Marsh successful his statement to Neos Kosmos underscored however concerns astir information became much pressing aft a bid of break-ins astatine the church, which were raised successful conversations with assemblage leaders and Father Irinaios.

“It’s wide however important it is that radical tin travel together present with assurance and security,” helium said.

Marsh added that the projected backing would support applicable upgrades to information infrastructure, helping support some the religion and its community.

“A Jess Wilson Liberal Government will backmost section communities and present the support they need,” helium said.