The Australian city of Melbourne is swiftly becoming the Greek Orthodox Church epicenter of the nation, with two new Churches opening their doors over the past two weeks.

The Greek Orthodox Church of Saint Porphyrius in Palestine, has offered refuge to approximately 1,000 Palestinian Muslims who are sheltered within its walls during the violence that is plaguing their region, as reported by Reuters.

Greek Orthodox priest James Dokos has been charged with embezzlement for illegally spending over $110,000 from a private trust, according to reports.