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Eerily quiet in Oakleigh where coronavirus lockdown is keeping crowds at bay
Oakleigh, a robust Melbourne suburb with a thriving Greek centre, was a ghost town on Monday as new measures came into effect which closed down restaurants and cafes. Neos Kosmos …
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Heartwarming generosity for the aged amid coronavirus panic
The local Greek Australian community has dug deep despite the current uncertain climate to make sure our elderly don’t get left behind. Fronditha Care’s biennial Radiothon went ahead on Saturday …
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Greek-Orthodox churches in Australia live-stream liturgies on Facebook
For the first time in modern history, Greek Orthodox church-goers will be ‘attending’ the liturgy via social media. The congregation will no longer… congregate amidst coronavirus fears, taking the holy …
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Australian businessman Joe Mirabella lights up the Monastery of St Tsambika in Rhodes
During their holiday in Rhodes, in 2014, Australian businessman Joe Mirabella and his wife Messina along with their “koumbaroi” climbed the 320 steps of the Monastery of Saint Tsambika – …
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The Greek family supporting their community during the coronavirus crisis
In the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, many families and elderly members of society have been forced to deal with shortages in crucial household items, such as toilet paper and …
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Funeral service providers plead for cooperation from the community during Covid-19 pandemic
Archbishop Makarios released a communique on Monday calling for changes to church services to restrict the spread of the coronavirus pandemic, including in the way in which sacraments are carried …
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Victoria Youth Conference Postponed
Due to recent developments on the Covid-19 (corona-virus) and the increasing cases in Australia as well as the corresponding guidelines announced by the Federal Government of Australia, His Eminence Archbishop …
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Wimmera’s poet/philosopher lived up to Homer’s legacy
On Saturday, at noon, the funeral takes place of a poet whose epic works Wimmera and The Garden of the Earth reflect in scope his ancient namesake, Homer, writer of …
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The best Melburnian fasolada from Florina to Whittlesea
The Fasolada Festival, organised by Aristotelis, Florina’s Cultural Centre in Melbourne was a huge success. Servings of fasolada (baked bean soup) were dished out by volunteers and visitors got to …
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SA Greek Orthodox Community declines Greek Consulate’s invite to celebrate Greek National Day
Despite the Greek Consulate in Adelaide extending a formal invitation to the Greek Orthodox Community of South Australia to attend the Greek National Day celebrations which will be held next …