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102-year-old Katholiki Zafeiri cuts Vasilopita for Dandenong’s Siannites of Rhodes Association
The Siannites of Rhodes Association recently hosted their annual vasilopita cutting event at the hall of the Greek Community in Dandenong, Melbourne. The highlight of the gathering was the participation …
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Blessing of the Waters and Holy Epiphany celebrations in Victoria in heavy rain
Orthodox Christians commemorate the baptism of Jesus Christ in the Jordan River by John the Baptist today and celebrate those named Fotios, Fotini, Jordan, Theofanis, Theofania, Ourania, Peristera, and Theopi. …
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Annual vasilopita ceremonies held by church leaders in Sydney and Melbourne
Tis the season for vasilopita, with Greeks in Sydney and Melbourne having already attended church events for the cutting of the good luck cake. Last Thursday the official vasilopita-cutting ceremony …
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Greek Community of SA President Peter Gardiakos steps down ahead of January elections
In a surprising development, President of the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA), Peter Gardiakos, has announced he will not seek re-election in the upcoming Board of Directors election …
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Greek communities across Australia prepare for 2025 Blessing of the Waters
With the festive season coming to an end, now comes the time for the annual Blessing of the Waters. The Epiphany, also called Theofania, is one of the most important …
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Melbourne’s Greeks ring in 2025 with dance and celebration
Melbourne’s Greek community welcomed the New Year in style, celebrating 2025 with lively gatherings at homes and festive dances hosted by local associations and community groups. One of the standout …
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New committee launched to enhance multicultural engagement in Suburban Rail Loop project
The Suburban Rail Loop Authority (SRLA) has formed a first-of-its-kind committee for a major Victorian project to improve communication with multicultural communities throughout the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) delivery. The …
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Kicking goals on the soccer field and in the classroom
2024 Year 12 graduate Jonathan Kellis was able to balance his soccer and academic pursuits to achieve an ATAR of 98. Kellis’s achievement was accompanies by raw study scores of …
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Hanukkah celebrated with Greek community representatives
The fifth day of the annual Pillars of Light festival, a celebration of Hanukkah, in Melbourne’s Federation Square was a showcase of Jewish traditions, music and celebration, but also a …
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Archbishop Makarios addresses AI: “The Church embraces progress that benefits humanity”
Archbishop Makarios of Australia highlighted the Orthodox Church’s stance on technological advancements, including artificial intelligence, during a sermon at Saint Catherine’s Parish in Mascot, Sydney. Speaking to a congregation that …