Bishop Athinagoras of Canberra blesses Hobart’s Hellenic institutions

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The Greek Community of Tasmania was honoured to receive a blessing for the Hellenic House, the Hellenic Club, and the Greek School from His Grace Bishop Athinagoras of Canberra.

The ceremony was attended by Father Dimitri, Community President Manolis Kalimnios, and members of the Executive and Youth Committees of the Greek Community of Tasmania.

The occasion of prayer and reflection was described as strengthening faith and unity, while reaffirming the community’s commitment to preserving their spiritual and cultural heritage for current and future generations.

“May this blessing guide and protect our community and these important community spaces into the future,” the community stated on social media.

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