On Sunday, December 14, the Kalavrytini of Sydney held a memorial service to honour the victims of the Kalavryta Holocaust of 1943.
The memorial service was well attended and was honoured by the presence of the Consul General of Greece in Sydney, George Skemperis.
Following the church service, a wreath-laying ceremony took place. Wreaths were laid by Consul General Mr Skemperis; President of the Kalavryton Society of NSW “Aghia Lavra,” Jim Papadopoulos; President of the St Euphemia Greek Orthodox parish, Chris Spiropoulos; Katerina Vetsikas representing the Archaean Federation; and Katerina Saul on behalf of the mothers of the victims. Addresses were delivered by invited representatives.
After the formal proceedings, a luncheon was hosted at Kalavryta House in Sefton, prepared by the Committee, and was well attended by members and guests.
During the luncheon, the Society, represented by Kon Kolovos, made a special presentation to Jim Ronis, appointing him Permanent President in recognition of his long and distinguished service to the Society.
Following the luncheon, the Society conducted its Annual General Meeting (AGM), during which elections were held for the appointment of a new Committee.
