My baptismal name is in honour of the marvellous St. Phanourios - whose intercession I’m always in need of! I’m a convert to the Orthodox Christian faith, a lifelong stitcher, and an occasional Prosphoro baker.

Though I’ve lived in major cities in the past, my heart is most at peace surrounded by the beauty of nature and wide open spaces — which is why I’ve now settled in a small country town in South Gippsland, Victoria, Australia.

In my spare time, you’ll usually find me curled up with a good book or some stitching - and a cat on my lap. When I’m not tucked into a comfy spot or spending time with my family, I’m often at the piano, out in the garden, watching the chooks scratch for bugs, or walking quietly through the bush soaking up God’s creation. It’s wonderful how many beautiful things an introvert can find to do!