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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.

Philoptochos Society of St Nicholas visits Archbishop Makarios for New Year blessings

His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia welcomed members of the Philoptochos Society from the Parish of Saint Nicholas, Marrickville.

Your guide to celebrating Epiphany 2026 across Australia

Each January, Greek Orthodox communities across Australia gather to celebrate Epiphany, commemorating the Baptism of Jesus Christ.

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Opinion

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

I came across a book of short stories in English by author Konstantina Sozou-Kyrkou, called Black Greek Coffee.

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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