Sydney’s Greek community is invited to take part in two special ceremonies this week alongside Greece’s Presidential Guard – the Evzones.
Today, 2 May at 1:30 pm, the Evzones will take part in a Guard of Honour Ceremony at the Martin Place Cenotaph, offering a solemn moment of reflection in recognition of the sacrifices made by Australian and Greek servicemen and women — particularly those who fought side by side in the Greek and Cretan campaigns of World War II.
The commemorations continue on Saturday, 3 May at 1:30 pm, with the ANZAC Memorial Ceremony at Hyde Park — the flagship event of the week. The moving tribute will feature a ceremonial march and flag-raising at the ANZAC Memorial. The Evzones will march from Elizabeth Street to the Memorial, representing the proud military tradition of Greece. Attendees are encouraged to bring their Greek flags and show their support.
Both ceremonies are a unique opportunity to honour shared history, celebrate cultural pride, and stand in unity with the Evzones and the wider Greek Australian community.
Before they depart for Greece, the Evzones will also take part in a Doxology and Community Gathering at St. Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church, Parramatta tonight from 7.30pm, as well as a Church Service and Wreath-Laying at the Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Kogarah on Sunday, 4 May from 9.30am. There will also be a church service at the Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of Belmore and District “All Saints” on Sunday, May 4.
