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Thousands celebrate Epiphany traditions across Greek ports

The Feast of the Epiphany was celebrated across Greece today with traditional ceremonies, including the Blessing of the Waters.

Faith and tradition unite at Blessing of the Waters ceremonies in Rye and Frankston

Greek Orthodox communities gathered at Rye Foreshore and Frankston Pier to mark Epiphany with traditional Blessing of the Waters ceremonies.

Sea, sun and faith at Rosebud’s annual Epiphany celebration

Hundreds gathered along the Mornington Peninsula shoreline on Tuesday, January 6 for the annual Blessing of the Waters in Rosebud.

Faith, youth and tradition unite at Cretan Federation Convention church service in Sydney

On Sunday, 4 January 2026, Cretan members and youth attended a church service forming part of the 44th Cretan Federation Convention.

Traditional Vasilopita cutting marks announcement of the ‘Year of Patriarch Bartholomew’

The GOAA has proclaimed 2026 as the “Year of Patriarch Bartholomew,” honouring the 35th anniversary of the Patriarchate.

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Greece’s new framework for orphaned estates: A challenge for diaspora Greeks

Greece is entering a historic phase of reform in inheritance law, the most extensive overhaul in nearly 80 years.

A dark side of Greece: Part 2

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Wills without the Trojan War

After nearly 15 years in the legal industry, I’ve lost track of how many matters I’ve worked on involving family disputes over estates.

 

 

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