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The customs and traditions of Holy Week and Easter Sunday in Greece
Each day of Holy Week is a special event with something specific for each day that makes it unique. It is the culmination of our yearly spiritual preparation for the …
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From public servant to myth-teller: Anatolia Karteras finds power in Greek mythical past
Anatolia Karteras is in the UK for a study-teaching stint while planning her Greek island workshop on mythology and self-transformation. Seven years ago, one could not see this coming. Working …
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Bringing Hercules to life through sand
Two talented Greek Australians have brought the iconic hero of Hercules to life in a new art form, creating a sand sculpture in a unique portrayal on the famed character …
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Hundreds attend Hellenic Anzac commemorations in Canberra and Sydney
Last weekend witnessed hundreds of people attend a series of commemorative events in Canberra and Sydney. The events saw the screening of the Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee’s new documentary on …
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A Greek monk forever ‘intertwined’ with his island
Little has changed in the Panagia Hozoviotissa Monastery on the island of Amorgos since it’s founding over millennium ago, and for more than 50 years, Spyridon Denaxas has prayed, worked …
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Anastacia Kompos: A woman who broke the mold in more ways than one
Too humble to say it herself, but Anastacia Kompos is a trailblazer. The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) veteran was one of the first Greek Australian women to join the …
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Zoe Papadopoulos, full of confidence and pride for her Greek roots
Melbourne Girls Grammar School (MGGS) student Zoe Papadopoulos has been described by her school as a “confident creator”. Public speaking has become a passion for Zoe. She relishes the opportunity …
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From silent struggles to homes of hope: Andrew Alexander’s mission of care
Andrew Alexander, an accomplished lawyer, says he is committed to the community, as part of his core value, and heritage. With degrees in law, public policy, education and business administration, …
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A journey to Missolonghi – The sacred city, Lord Byron and beyond
Missolonghi is a name and a place that excites anyone interested in the history of modern Greece. It will be forever linked to the movement of philhellenes who flocked to …
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A toast to Troy’s past: Wine wasn’t just for the elite
Wine drinking in ancient Troy was not restricted to the upper classes, as has long been supposed – something our new research has established for the first time. Colleagues at …