A celebration for Greek Independence Day was held this past weekend at the St George Greek Orthodox Church in Brisbane. The service was presided over by His Grace Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane.
The service included a Divine Liturgy and a memorial for the fallen. The service also involved a wreath laying ceremony. A performance by young children followed the service.
Greek Independence Day was also honoured at the 2026 St Anna’s Greek Independence Day Celebration which saw the Honorary Consul General of Greece in Queensland, George Mastrocostas, attend alongside Bishop Bartholomew and Father Romanos Stergiou.
Mastrocostas spoke of the importance of seeing young students stand with pride as they shared their language, history and traditions. He noted that Hellenism is not merely something of the past, but something that continues to live on through the voices, learning and spirit of the next generation.
The Honorary Consul extended his sincere thanks to Bishop Bartholomew and Father Romanos for their presence on the evening.
He also warmly acknowledged Parish Committee President Sandra Voukelatos, Greek School Principal Maria Stavrinos, as well as teachers, parents and organisers for their dedication to strengthening Greek language, culture and Orthodox faith within the community.
