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Discussion on unsung hero Asa Jennings during Greco-Turkish war
Throughout history there are tales of individuals who, against all odds, rise to acts of heroism, one of those individuals is Asa Jennings. The often-unsung hero, an American relief worker, …
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GCM Schools celebrate International Greek Language Day
The Greek Community of Melbourne Schools marked International Greek Language Day with a series of educational activities, highlighting the language’s historical and cultural significance. Established in 2017 and observed annually …
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Traditional dancers showcase Greek culture at Serbian Vasar in Keysborough
The MANASIS dance group represented the Greek community at the annual “VASAR” cultural festival, hosted by Folklorna Grupa Šumadija at St. Stephan the Archdeacon Serbian Orthodox Church in Keysborough. The …
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Crowds gather to celebrate Saint Charalambos in Templestowe
The Greek Orthodox Parish of Saint Charalambos in Templestowe, marked the feast day of its patron saint with a series of well-attended celebrations, culminating in a festive Divine Liturgy on …
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Hellenic RSL pays tribute at Australian prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat
The Hellenic RSL Melbourne participated in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Australian Prisoners of War Memorial in Ballarat on Sunday. Built 21 years ago, it remains the only prisoner of …
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Pharos Alliance meets with Jenny Mikakos
On the occasion of International Greek Language Day, Members of Pharos Alliance met with Jenny Mikakos, a Member of Victorian Parliament between 1999 and 2020. Mikakos, a supporter of Pharos …
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Keeping the flame alive: The fight to save a Greek brotherhood
For most of my teenage years, every Sunday morning we would drive across town for Greek dancing lessons run by the Pankalavrytino brotherhood. Both my parents came from Dafni, in …
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The famous ‘Patris’ launches again…this time as a shop
The legacy of the R.H.M.S “Patris” has been renewed with a second life as a shop in Brunswick, with the name honouring the impact of the ship which transported thousands …
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Estia Greek Festival to highlight the fate of the Antiquities of Greece during WWII
Archaeologist Stavros Paspalas is set to enlighten Tasmanian audiences on the impact of World War II on Greece’s ancient and medieval treasures in an upcoming lecture as part of Hobart’s …
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GOCW Women’s Group kicks off New Year with cutting of Vasilopita
The Greek Orthodox Community of Whittlesea (GOCW) Women’s Group has officially launched into 2025 with their first event, the Kopi of the Vasilopita. The group marked their first event of …