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Migrants bringing new life to Australia's churches

Parishioners take communion at the Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church in Sydney

Parishioners take communion at the Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church in Sydney Source: AAP

As Christian churches prepare for Christmas services, new research shows an ongoing erosion of religious beliefs in Australia.And the 2016 census results are expected to show a further decline when they are released next year.But some Australians are keeping the faith.And, increasingly, it is migrants who are transforming and revitalising church congregations.



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