The Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Saint Nectarios in Sydney celebrated Greek National Day last week at a special event hosted by Burwood Council. Parish and community members attended the celebration and experienced the joy, patriotism and Hellenic pride in the room.
The beloved Greek National Day celebration has been conducted annually since 2003 and featured prayers and hymns, presentations from the Saint Nectarios Burwood Greek school students, and dance and music performances.
The poem, The Ode For The Fallen, was delivered by Peter Tsigounis, President of The Greek RSL Sub-Branch.
Addresses were given by the Mayor of Burwood Cr John Faker; former Mayor Chris Christogeorge; emcee Dimitrios Kametopoulos, who spoke about the 200th anniversary of the Exodus of Messolongi; Penelopy Kioussis, President of the St Nectarios Parish and Community; and the Very Rev Father George Liangas, representing His Eminence Archbishop Makarios of Australia.
Performances included local dance group Greek Dance Rhythms, directed by Christina Efthymiades and Nicole Economos, and the parish’s choir was accompanied by Tassos Bouzouki.
