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Gathering of the Greek Diaspora at the feast of Saint Dimitrios in Moonee Ponds
A large crowd from all Melbourne suburbs gathered at the first celebration of Saint Demetrius in Moonee Ponds, “Una Razza Una Faccia – Demetria,” on Sunday. Following the Divine Liturgy …
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Greek Weddings – Pillars of cultural heritage in Australia
An exhibition titled ‘Greek Weddings under the Southern Cross’ in Melbourne presents a collection of black and white photographs that offer a glimpse into past Greek migrant weddings in the …
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Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia commemorates OXI Day
The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA) hosted a commemorative event for ‘OHI Day’ (No Day), marking the 83rd anniversary of Greece’s refusal to bow to fascism. Nearly 200 …
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OXI Day, an opportunity not just for celebration, says Archbishop Makarios
The head of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, Archbishop Makarios, has issued a message on the occasion of the 28 October Greek national anniversary. In it, he urges the …
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Greek Australians of all ages commemorate OXI Day en masse (Photos)
With wreath-laying, speeches, dances and poems recited by the younger generation, this year’s 28 October historic anniversary, was celebrated in every community hub by Melburnian Hellenes together with representatives of …
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Nick Theodossi: Walking one foot forward for mental health
Well known Melbourne luxury car dealer Nick Theodossi is walking one foot forward to support Australians impacted by mental illness and suicide. The Greek Australian businessman is walking a total …
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GCM students celebrate excellence in preserving history and building bonds
The spirit of unity shone on Sunday, October 22, at the Australian Hellenic Memorial Foundation (AHMF) ceremony held at the Memorial in Domain Gardens, Melbourne. Attended by AHMF members, sponsors, …
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“Heroes fight like Greeks”- Commemorating OXI Day and Greece’s defiant stand against the Axis Powers
“Hence we will not say that the Greeks fight like heroes, but that heroes fight like Greeks” PM Winston Churchill on the occasion of the Greek victory against the Axis …
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Six years and counting: Still no plaque for world’s first modern milkbar
The milk bar was an embodiment of the great Australian Dream of the 20th Century – it seemed for many to be a place at the heart of their communities, …
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The impact of the Holocaust on Greece’s Jews explored in Sydney OXI Day Commemoration
A youth-led enterprise saw a different focus placed on OXI Day, evaluating how Greece was impacted by one of the worst human atrocities committed: the Holocaust. The event was held …