Father Diogenis Patsouris honoured at SA Parliament for 60 years of service

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The Very Reverend Father Diogenis Patsouris was honoured during an event held at South Australia’s Parliament House on Friday, June 6.

The event celebrated Father Diogenis’ 60th anniversary of entering the priesthood and 55 years as parish priest of St George Parish in Thebarton.

South Australia’s Minister for Transport Tom Koutsantonis hosted the event and acknowledged Father Diogenis’ significant role in shaping the South Australian Greek community.

“His prominence and leadership within the South Australian Greek community has shaped many of us, and we thank him for all he has done and will continue to do,” Koutsantonis said.

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