Welcome to FCCV
Established in 2010, the Faith Communities Council of Victoria (FCCV) is Victoria’s umbrella multifaith body. It is the successor to the Leaders of Faith Communities Forum, founded in 1995.
FCCV was created to contribute to the harmony of the Victorian community by promoting positive relations between people of different faiths and greater public knowledge and mutual understanding of the teachings, customs and practices of Victoria's diverse faith traditions.
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2022-23 Multifaith Calendar
The following are major holy days and festivals for Baha'i, Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Islam, Jainism, Judaism and Sikhism. Whilst this list is not exhaustive it is comprehensive to represent each of the religions in good faith.
Click here to view 2023 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)
Click here to view 2022 Multifaith Calendar (pdf)
Victorian Premier lights Diyas at first state Diwali reception
More than 600 people attended the Premier's Diwali state reception at the Melbourne Showgrounds held on 24 October.
Source: SBS
How multicultural is your suburb?
Australia is becoming even more multicultural. Search for where your neighbours were born, what language they speak and what religion they follow.
Source: SBS
Anglican schism dangerous for the church, says Archbishop of Canterbury
The Archbishop of Canterbury says a schism in Australian Anglicanism is dangerous for the church because it looks to outsiders like any other institution that struggles to overcome differences.
Source: Sydney Morning Herald
Religious groups call for education on swastikas before ban on Nazi symbol comes into effect
Religious leaders say they are frustrated the Victorian government has stalled on a promised education campaign about the ancient meaning of the swastika, weeks before it becomes a criminal offence to publicly display the Nazi symbol.
Source: ABC
Jerusalem through the eyes of three faiths
Tension between the universal and the particular is epitomised in the divisions and unity of Jerusalem. An interfaith tour enabled RALPH GENENDE to appreciate both.
Source: Plus61J
A 'permanent acknowledgement of country' installed at Melbourne's St Paul's Cathedral
Worshippers at Melbourne's St Paul's Cathedral are now greeted by a glass acknowledgement of country.
Source: ABC
'This is a hate crime': Pig's head left outside Gold Coast mosque shocks Muslim leaders
Queensland Police arrested a 21-year-old woman over an incident that involved the placing of a pig's head and heart at the entry of a mosque on the Gold Coast.
Source: SBS
ABS to consult on religious classifications
The Australian Bureau of Statistics has started consultation on a major review of data it collects on religions.
Source: The Mandarin
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Upcoming Events
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Advent (Christianity)
(November 27, 2022 00:00)
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International Human Rights Day Event
(December 11, 2022 11:30)
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The Launch of Gesher 2022: The Council of Christians and Jews Vic (Inc)
(December 11, 2022 15:00)
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Hanukkah | Judaism
(December 19, 2022 00:00)
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Christmas (Christianity)
(December 25, 2022)
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Birthday of Guru Gobind Singh Ji | Sikhism
(January 05, 2023)
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Epiphany | Christianity
(January 06, 2023)
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Nativity | Orthodox Christianity
(January 07, 2023)
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Mahayana New Year | Buddhism
(January 07, 2023 00:00)
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Maghi | Sikhism
(January 13, 2023)
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Pongal | Hinduism
(January 15, 2023 00:00)
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Epiphany | Orthodox Christianity
(January 19, 2023)
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Chinese New Year | Buddhism
(January 22, 2023)
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Interfaith Breakfast 2023: Interfaith Network City of Greater Dandenong
(February 04, 2023 07:00)
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Nirvana Day (Buddhism)
(February 15, 2023)
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MahaShivaratri | Hinduism
(February 18, 2023)
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Lailat al Miraj | Islam
(February 18, 2023)
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Lent begins | Christianity
(February 22, 2023)
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Great Lent | Orthodox Christianity
(February 27, 2023)
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World Harmony Day: Manningham Interfaith Network
(March 30, 2023 19:00)
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