203rd anniversary of the Liberation of Tripolitsa celebrated in Sydney

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On Sunday, September 22, the Pan Arcadian Association of New South Wales celebrated the 203rd anniversary of the Liberation of Tripolitsa during the 1821 Greek Revolution.

The event began with a Memorial Service and Artoklasia at St Spyridon Church, Kingsford for all the people who lost their lives during the siege of Tropolitsa.

This was followed by a luncheon at the Pan Arcadian club at Ashbury. Guest speaker on the day was Theodora Zourkas. She presented an informative and interesting talk on Greek Revolution hero Theodoros Kolokotronis from the time he participated with the British army until his death.

Emcee for the day was Eleni Lianos and she called upon President of the Pan Arcadians, George Santikos to give thanks to everyone for their participation and support of the event.

The function was supported by the Hellenic Lyceum of Sydney and AHEPA Australia members.

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