Greek-Orthodox
Australia
Greek Orthodox School Provides Company to Residents of Nursing Home
The number of Australians aged over 65, is expected to grow rapidly in the next few decades. The expected rapid growth in Australia's population and consequent growth in the residential aged care sector is raising concerns on how to combat...
Australia
Holy Church of ‘The Annunciation of Our Lady’ Celebrated March 25th With Glory
The Holy Church of “The Annunciation of Our Lady”, one of Melbourne's oldest churches and the second Greek-Orthodox church that was founded in Australia, gloriously celebrated March 25th.
The festivities started on the March 24, when a big crowd of...
Culture
Anniversary Event in Istanbul for the Sunday of Orthodoxy
An anniversary event full of emotion and pride for the Greek Orthodox faith took place in Istanbul on March 20, 2016. The event titled "Polis, which light unites us..." was organized by the Region of South Aegean, with the...
Culture
Tsiknopempti : The 'All the Meat You Can Eat' Thursday
"Tsiknopempti" is the name of the day in Greece that marks the official start of the carnival festivities. The day is celebrated on a Thursday and consists of the words "tsikna" (smell of burning food) and Pempti (which is...
Australia
Services for New Greek Migrants by AGWS and GOCMV
The Australian Greek Welfare Society (AGWS) and the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria (GOCMV) have commenced the recently funded project for the provision of services to newly arrived Greek migrants.
Through this project, AGWS will deliver community support...
Europe
Greek Singer Haris Alexiou to Perform in Izmir, Turkey
A concert organized by the Agia Foteini community, will take place on Feb 6 in Izmir, Turkey, featuring Haris Alexiou. The famous Greek singer will be performing live with the musical group Takim. The concert is unique since it...
Greek news
ISIS Destroys Oldest Orthodox Monastery in Iraq
The Monastery of Agios Ilias (St Elijah) in Mosul which operated as a place of worship for Orthodox Christians in the region for over 1400 years was completely destroyed by the Islamic State. This was confirmed by new satellite...
Europe
Greeks in Izmir Celebrate Epiphany for the First Time after 94 Years [Video]
The Christian Orthodox ritual stopped being practiced in 1922 after the war and population exchange between Greece and Turkey.
Europe
First Greek Orthodox Epiphany Celebration in Izmir Since 1922
For the first time since the Asia Minor Catastrophe of 1922, a Greek Orthodox Epiphany celebration is set to take place in Izmir on January 6, 2016.
The Greek Orthodox community has received permission from the Turkish authorities to perform the...
Greece
Refugee Crisis Brings Greek Orthodox and Muslims Together in Prayer (Video)
A surprising incident took place on the Greek island of Lesvos. Greek Orthodox Christians and Muslims gathered in order to pray together for the refugees’ struggle.
A memorial service was organized on the island Wednesday, November 4, in memory of...