The Pan-Macedonian Association of NSW will host a special commemorative event on Sunday 19 April 2026 to mark the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Vevi, honouring the courage, sacrifice and legacy of the Greek and ANZAC soldiers who fought together in northern Greece in April 1941.
The Battle of Vevi, fought on 11–12 April 1941, holds a significant place in the shared wartime history of Greece, Australia and New Zealand. It was one of the earliest occasions in which ANZAC forces confronted Nazi troops on European soil, standing alongside Greek soldiers in defence of freedom, democracy and sovereignty.
To commemorate this important anniversary, the Pan-Macedonian Association of NSW will hold a community event at Marrickville Pavilion Hall, located within the Marrickville Library, from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm.
The ceremony will provide an opportunity for community members, dignitaries and descendants of veterans to reflect on the bravery of those who served and to acknowledge the enduring bonds between the peoples of Greece, Australia and New Zealand.
The Association is honoured to welcome Dr Panayiotis Diamadis as the keynote speaker for the occasion. His address is expected to highlight the historical significance of the battle and the contribution of those who fought on Greece’s northern borders during one of the most critical moments of the Second World War.
The event will also serve as a tribute to all ANZACs who defended Hellenism and stood for liberty during the wartime campaigns in Macedonia. In doing so, it reaffirms the importance of preserving historical memory and passing these stories on to future generations.
This year’s commemoration will take place in a new venue format, and as such, no wreath-laying ceremony will be conducted.
Hosted by the Pan-Macedonian Association of NSW, the event is a meaningful reminder of the shared history and friendship forged through sacrifice. Community members are encouraged to attend and join in honouring the fallen and remembering a battle that remains deeply significant to Hellenic and ANZAC history alike.
The event will be held at 313 Marrickville Road, Marrickville, and bookings can be made via TryBooking here: www.trybooking.com/DKUIM
