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Greek-Australian charity founder Jason Sotiris named Australia Day Ambassador

Jason Sotiris, founder of the children’s charity “Supertee” charity, is set to participate in the Australia Day festivities in NSW’s Lane Cove Council area after being named an Australia Day …

Adelaide’s Greek Community celebrates Epiphany with Blessing of the Waters

Adelaide’s Hellenes gathered at the Henley Beach Foreshore yesterday, January 7, to share in the 2024 Henley Beach Greek Festival and Blessing of the Waters by the Greek Orthodox Community …

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Epiphany cross retrieved under rainy skies in Port Melbourne

Contrary to Saturday’s ideal sun-drenched summer weather conditions, prompting thousands to gather at Frankston, Rye and Rosebud for the Epiphany celebrations, heavy rain on Sunday deterred many from attending the …

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Fierce Australian Philhellene activist, Mary Drost OAM, passes

Hellenes in Australia, Greece and across the globe are grieving the loss of Mary Drost OAM, an Australian Philhellene described as a “heroic activist” by those who knew her, on …

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Epiphany – a union of faith and tradition at Frankston Pier

The morning service at Theofania church for Epiphany was led by Archbishop Makarios of Australia. After the liturgy, the parishioners moved to Frankston Pier to bless the water and the …

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Cypriot Golf Club and other Greek clubs, providing a place to socialise and enjoy golf

While golf in Greece can be traced back to the late 1890s, it’s said that it wasn’t until the 1950s that many Greeks had heard of the activity. Then came …

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Glenelg Greek Festival and Blessing of the Waters ceremony set for a weekend of tradition

Mark your calendars for the Blessing of the Waters Ceremony and Glenelg Greek Festival this weekend. The traditional Glenelg Greek Festival will unfold over two days, Saturday, January 6, and …

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GOCSA to celebrate Epiphany Day Celebrations with Greek Festival at Henley Beach

The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA) is gearing up for its annual Blessing of the Waters event, set to take place on Sunday, January 7, 2024, at Henley …

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Epiphany 2024: Greek communities across Australia prepare for the Blessing of the Waters

New Year’s marked the end of the festive period for most Australians; for Greeks, the Twelve Days of Christmas conclude on January 6 with the celebration of Epiphany or The …

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GCM named official exam center for 2024 Certificate of Attainment in Greek for Victoria

The Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) has been designated as the official examination center for the 2024 Certificate of Attainment in Greek for Victoria. This milestone underscores the GCM’s dedication …

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