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Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia cancels main religious events due to Omicron
Following an emergency online meeting of the Bishops of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia yesterday, 30 December 2021, a snap decision was made to cancel or postpone major religious celebrations …
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Theofania festival to take place on 9 January 2022
On Sunday 9 January 2022, Theofania Festival will take place for the 39th consecutive time Station Pier Port Melbourne. The location holds a special significance to Melbourne’s Greeks as it …
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Greek Orthodox families devastated on Christmas as they find graves at Fawkner cemetery vandalised (video)
It was not a happy Christmas for several Greek Orthodox families in Melbourne as they arrived at Fawkner cemetery to pay their respects to their departed loved ones. Visitors arrived …
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Overwhelming response for ‘Christmas Kalanda 2021’ at Axion Esti monastery in Northcote
Greek Orthodox Archbishop of Australia, Makarios expressed his delight over the successful ‘Christmas Kalanda 2021’ event that took place at the Axion Esti monastery in Northcote, Victoria. The celebratory happening …
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Pontiaki Estia Youth revives ancient tradition in Melbourne
Third and fourth generation Melbournians from the Pontiaki Estia Youth have revived old customs for Christmas. The young Pontians sang the kalanda and dressed up in ancient Momogeroi costumes bringing …
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2021 Christmas Message from His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia (video)
MAKARIOS by the mercy of God, Archbishop of the Most Holy Archdiocese of Australia, Primate and Exarch of All Oceania, to the God-loving Bishops, the gracious clergy and monastic brotherhoods, …
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VCE Highest Achievers awarded by the Greek Community of Melbourne
The highest achievers VCE students of 2021 were awarded by the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM), on Wednesday 22 December, in a joyful and delightful atmosphere at the Mezzanine of …
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Emotional award night for the adult students of the Greek Community of Melbourne
An event dedicated to its adult students who are taught Greek as a second or foreign language organised by the Greek Community of Melbourne as part of the Christmas farewells …
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Opposition leadership heap praise on the Greek Cultural Centre
On Monday 20 December, the President of the Greek Community of Melbourne Victoria (GCMV), Mr Bill Papastergiadis, and members of his committee hosted the federal Deputy Opposition leader Richard Marles …
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VCE Graduation night for Class of 2021 takes place in festive and cheerful atmosphere
The Greek Community of Melbourne’s Language and Culture School held the graduation ceremony of VCE students, on Wednesday, 15 December, at the Greek Centre. The evening was opened by the …