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Thousands to gather across Australia for main Epiphany Blessing of the Waters

Thousands of members of the Greek-Australian community are expected to attend Epiphany Blessing of the Waters ceremonies in Melbourne, Sydney, and other cities across Australia. In Melbourne, the main Epiphany …

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Henley Beach to host annual Epiphany celebration with festival this Sunday

The Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia (GOCSA) will host its annual Blessing of the Waters this Sunday at Henley Beach in Adelaide combining religious tradition with cultural festivities and …

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Darwin celebrates Cretan community with successful 43rd National Convention

The Cretan communities of Australia and New Zealand honoured their heritage with the 43rd edition of their National Convention in Darwin, maintaining its cultural connection with a four-day celebration. The …

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Greek Community of South Australia prepares for landmark elections

Elections will be held this Saturday, January 11, to elect a new Board of Directors for the Greek Orthodox Fellowship of South Australia (GOCSA). The election, which will be held …

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Preparing for VCE Greek over the Summer

The Greek Community of Melbourne Schools are once again organising a two-day Summer Intensive VCE Preparation Course to help students intending to take Greek at VCE level. The seminar is …

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Billi Mitsou braves the rain to retrieve the Cross at Frankston Pier Epiphany

A heavy rainy day in Melbourne didn’t stop people from gathering at Frankston Pier to take part in and witness the Blessing of the Waters. While the gathering was not …

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Rain fails to deter Papa-Lefteris’s followers at Rosebud Blessing of the Waters

Despite the relentless rain, around 500 brave faithful and divers, as estimated by organisers, gathered under umbrellas and raincoats for the Blessing of the Waters ceremony at Rosebud, led by …

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Rain stops just in time for Blessing of the Waters at Rye Pier (PHOTOS)

Despite the rainy weather, a large crowd gathered today at Rye Pier to witness the Blessing of the Waters and the diving of the Holy Cross. The event, organised by …

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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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