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Archbishop Makarios welcomes Metropolitan Ioustinos of Nea Krini and Kalamaria to Sydney
Sydney’s Greek Orthodox community warmly received two distinguished church leaders on Tuesday, ahead of the 2nd Pan-Australian Clergy Synaxis. Metropolitan Ioustinos of Nea Krini and Kalamaria, together with Hieromonk Chrysostomos, …
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Remembering DJ Stelio Mitsos: Adelaide farewells a cultural icon
South Australia’s Greek community bid a heartfelt farewell to one of its most beloved cultural figures this week, as hundreds gathered in Adelaide to honour the life of Stelio Mitsos, …
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Council demolishes Alphington Grammar gates, school vows to fight on
The long-running standoff between Alphington Grammar School and Yarra City Council has escalated, with contractors moving in last weekend to demolish the school’s front gates and wall on Old Heidelberg …
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Sardella Day draws a sold-out crowd at the Mytilenian Brotherhood of Sydney
The aroma of sardines filled Canterbury on Sunday, as the Mytilenian Brotherhood of Sydney & NSW hosted its annual Sardella Day at Mytilenian House. The event was a sell-out, with …
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Macquarie University celebrates four decades of Hellenism
The enduring mark that Hellenism has left on Macquarie University over the past 40 years was celebrated with the unveiling of an exhibition at the institution’s campus. The exhibition titled …
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South Australia’s St Andrew’s parish consecrates rebuilt church after devastating fire
Last week the Parish of St Andrew in Noarlunga celebrated the consecration of its rebuilt church, which stands as a symbol of renewal following the fire that destroyed the place …
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Yiannis Ploutarchos visits the Archdiocese of Australia
Archbishop Makarios welcomed the acclaimed performer during his Australian tour, where they spoke warmly about the diaspora and the mission of the Orthodox Church. The Archdiocese of Australia received a …
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Melbourne community figure Kostas Socratous shares emotional farewell: “My doctors tell me I have only days to live”
A wave of emotion has swept through Melbourne’s Greek and Cypriot community following a deeply personal Facebook post by respected community member Kostas Socratous. Writing from his hospital bed on …
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Let’s Go Greek Festival draws tens of thousands to Parramatta
The annual Let’s Go Greek Festival goes from strength to strength. Tens of thousands of people, young and old, turned up for the signature event in Parramatta, the heart of …
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Archdiocese mourns passing of Hieromonk Arsenios Papapanagiotou in Melbourne
The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia has announced with deep sorrow the passing of Hieromonk Arsenios Papapanagiotou on Sunday, 21 September. Born in Melbourne in 1971 as Markos Papapanagiotou, the …