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Clergy Assembly led by Archbishop Makarios in Melbourne
As part of his pastoral visit to Melbourne for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, Archbishop Makarios of Australia chaired a clergy assembly for priests serving in the …
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The Dormition of the Virgin Mary: A feast that unites the Greek spirit across continents
With solemn grandeur, the Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary was celebrated on Thursday, 14 August 2025, in the seaside village of Kiveri, within the Holy Metropolis of …
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PRONIA program supports new fathers with ‘All About Dads’
New fathers can now connect, share experiences, and build skills through PRONIA’s four-week program All About Dads, returning on Wednesday 20 August. Designed for dads with children aged 0–4 years, …
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New EU travel rules to affect Australian passport holders visiting Greece and Schengen countries
From October this year, Australian passport holders travelling to Greece, Cyprus and other Schengen zone countries will face new entry procedures as the European Union rolls out its Entry/Exit System …
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Greek firefighters make progress against ‘doomsday’ wildfires
Firefighters in Greece gained ground Thursday against a wildfire outside the third-largest city of Patras, while water bombers battled blazes on three other fronts. The situation in the country’s main …
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David Stratton, beloved film critic and champion of world and Greek cinema, dies aged 85
David Stratton, the acclaimed film critic, writer, and educator who became a household name in Australia through nearly three decades of co-hosting film review programs alongside Margaret Pomeranz, has died …
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Event organised to strengthen the mission in Sierra Leone
An event to strengthen the mission in Sierra Leone will be held this Sunday (17 August) at the holy church of St Panteleimon in Dandenong. The event will begin with …
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Adelaide massage therapist appears in court over alleged rape of client
A Greek Australian massage therapist appeared in the Adelaide Magistrates Court on Wednesday after being charged with allegedly raping a female client. The 26-year-old is accused of engaging in sexual …
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Triantis chooses Greece over Socceroos
Sunderland defender Nectarios Triantis has pledged his international future to Greece, the birthplace of his parents, despite having represented Australia at youth and Olympic level. The news was confirmed by …
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Faithful from Australia flock to Panagia Soumela Monastery in Vermio
Two days before the great feast of the Virgin Mary, visitors from around the globe, including Australia, were found beginning to flock to one of the most historic pilgrimage sites …