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Parishioners bid final farewell to the loving Father Nicholas Vrettakos
Priests from across Victoria together with loved ones and a number of parishioners said their last farewell to Father Nicholas Vrettakos today, Wednesday 10 July. The service was held at Father …
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Father Nicholas Vrettakos’ funeral to be held on Wednesday, 10 July
The funeral for Father Nicholas Vrettakos will be held on Wednesday 10 July at the Presentation of Our Lady to the Temple Church in North Balwyn at 10.30 am. The …
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Lemnian Community of Victoria empowering women
On Sunday the Lemnian Community of Victoria’s Ladies Committee held a self-defence workshop. The aim was to empower women to feel safe when out and about, in what can sometimes …
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A school holiday program with a Greek twist!
The first week of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Language & Culture Schools’ School Holiday Program can only be described as a success, full of fun and new experiences …
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Melbourne’s Greek community mourns the passing of North Balwyn parish priest Father Nicholas Vrettakos
Orthodox faithful in Melbourne are in the mourning following the death of Father Nicholas Vrettakos. Father Vrettakos was the parish priest at the Presentation of Our Lady to the Temple …
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WHAT’S ON Guide: Greek-inspired events across Australia, 5 July onward
VIC PIZZA & MOVIE NIGHT This Sunday 7 July St Panteleimon Greek Orthodox Church (19 Herbert St, Dandenong) is hosting a pizza and movie night at 4.30 pm. The first film being …
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Archbishop Makarios set to visit Melbourne on 3 August
Greek Orthodox faithful in Melbourne are anticipating the arrival of the newly enthroned Archbishop of Australia, Makarios who it has been confirmed will be visiting early August. Archbishop Makarios is …
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Greek Cypriot doctor succumbs to Thalassaemia after life spent building awareness
Dr Helen Georgiou was born in Sydney in 1951, the child of proud Greek-Cypriot migrants who moved to Australia in search of a better life. Helen was diagnosed with Thalassaemia …
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Family-owned Greek restaurant Stalactites awarded Lord Mayor’s Commendation
Melbourne Greek food institution Stalactites has been awarded the Lord Mayor’s Commendation for 2019. The well-known business has been owned by the Konstandakopoulos family for over 40 years, passing through three …
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Justice for Cyprus sought by Melbourne rally for freedom and human rights
The justice for Cyprus Coordinating committee (SEKA Victoria) is organising events to show support for human rights in Cyprus following the illegal invasion of the island by Turkey in 1974 …