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Archbishop Makarios to officiate NSW’s Blessings of the Waters
Thousands are expected to turn out at this year’s Epiphany service for the annual Blessing of the Waters, with Archbishop Makarios officiating the event. The service will occur this Sunday …
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‘Smile of the Child’ shares gratitude for Greek Australian community’s support
This year, Betty Athanasaki’s initiative, along with her collaborators, contributed a sum of ten thousand euros to the ‘Smile of the Child’ organisation in Greece. The funds, were raised during …
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Greek-Australian Christos Alefantis shows Kasselakis the “invisible routes” of the homeless in Athens
Christos Alefantis, a Greek-Australian born and raised in Melbourne, has spent the best part of the last eleven years spotlighting the experiences of Greece’s homeless through the first Greek street …
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Dionysia Vassiliadis, 100 years old and still fit as a fiddle
One Greek family over this Christmas weekend had more than the usual celebration, as their matriarch, Dionysia Vassiliadis turned 100 on Saturday December 23. The special day was celebrated at …
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Five Loaves spreads christmas joy with festive meals for Melburnians in need
Under the blessing of the Archbishop of Australia Makarios, and the guidance of Bishop of Sozopolis Kyriakos, volunteers from the Five Loaves Initiative, affiliated with the Parish of Agios Panteleimon …
Neos Kosmos rings in the holidays: a celebration of community, growth, and 66 years of storytelling
Neos Kosmos staff, journalists, contributors, designers, and administrators gathered to celebrate Christmas at an event in Middle Park, Melbourne, on Friday, December 22. Publisher and GM Christopher Gogos thanked everyone …
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Melburnian Aristidis Tsoulakos helps families of sick kids in their time of need this Christmas
Staying attuned to the true spirit of Christmas, 22-year-old Melburnian Aristidis (Ari) Tsoulakos has dedicated time and energy once again this holiday season to support the work of a family …
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The GCM honours unsung heroes of our community
Hosting its inaugural Appreciation Ceremony this week, the Greek Community of Melbourne recognised the dedication and selfless service of exemplary volunteers with a decade or more of community contribution. The …
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Three Greek Australians inducted into 2023 Victorian Multicultural Commission Honour Roll
Three Australians of Greek heritage were recognised at the Victorian Multicultural Awards earlier this week. Nola Radiotis, Helen Stamoulis and Kyriakos Gold were all inducted in the Victorian Multicultural Commission …
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The Greek Community of Melbourne hosts defibrillator training seminar for its churches’ priests
The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) took a major step forward in enhancing the safety of our community after organising a defibrillator training seminar at the Greek Centre, tailored specifically …