Thousands of Greek Australians flocked to the two-day festival organised by the Holy Monastery of Panagia Kamariani in Red Hill to mark Australia Day. The event, especially on Sunday, drew a massive crowd.
Monday’s festivities began with a grand Divine Liturgy officiated by Bishop Kyriakos of Melbourne, Bishop Eumenios of Chora, and Metropolitan Iakovos of Ireland, supported by members of the clergy.
Speaking to Neos Kosmos, Archimandrite Irenaios Koikas expressed his gratitude to all attendees for contributing to the joyous atmosphere.
“I want to thank everyone who participated in the festival and made it such a wonderful occasion. I am especially grateful to the volunteers, artists, and sponsors,” he said.
Archimandrite Irenaios also revealed plans for a traditional Clean Monday celebration on 3 March at Panagia Kamariani.
“We will have laganes, seafood, and kite-flying, celebrating Clean Monday just like in Greece,” he added.
More photos from Panagia Kamariani below.
