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Greek National Day celebrated in Burwood with music, dance and community spirit

Saint Nectarios Burwood in Sydney celebrated Greek National Day at a special community event hosted by Burwood Council.

Fr Panteleimon Toumbelekis takes on NSW Police ministry role

The Archbishop announced the appointment of Fr Panteleimon as the responsible priest for pastoral ministry within the NSW Police Force.

March 25 commemorated with Doxology service and wreath laying in Adelaide

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese commemorated Greek National Day in South Australia with a Doxology servie and a wreath laying ceremony.

St Basil’s NSW & ACT marks Greek Independence Day with visiting Greek MPs

St Basil’s NSW & ACT commemorated Greek Independence Day with a special celebration attended by parliamentary members from Greece.

The Akathist Hymn from a feminist perspective

The Akathist Hymn is sung most prominently during the Fridays of Great Lent within the Eastern Orthodox liturgical cycle.

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Opinion

Eugenia Mitrakas on rebalancing the scales for women and migrants

The scales of justice are not just a phrase — they are a powerful symbol rooted in Greek thought and part of our shared Hellenic heritage.

Open letter: Theo Maras appeals for unity after Fr Diogenis Patsouris controversy

Former President of the GOCSA Theo Maras has issued an open letter calling for unity following the controversy around Fr Diogenis Patsouris.

Balance the Scales: What it will actually take to end gendered violence

Each year, International Women’s Day gives us a theme. This year, the United Nations has called on us to “Balance the Scales.”

 

 

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