Migrants bringing new life to Australia's churches

As Christian churches prepare for Christmas services, new research shows an ongoing erosion of religious beliefs in Australia. Image: Parishioners take communion at the Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church in Sydney (AAP)

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

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.