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January 17 is the Feast Day for Agios Antonios O Megas (Saint Anthony the Great), the revered Father of Monks, celebrated by the Greek Orthodox Church and other traditions as the day he departed this life around 356 AD at 105 years old, marking his life of radical asceticism, prayer, and founding Christian monasticism in the Egyptian desert.
Greek wedding traditions blend faith, family, and celebration, from stefana crowns and koufeta to regional rituals passed down through generations.
At midnight or on New Year’s morning, the “lucky” first-footer smashes a pomegranate against the doorstep—the more seeds that scatter, the more luck, health, and prosperity the household will enjoy in the new year. Families then cut the Vasilopita, hunting for the hidden coin that brings blessings to its finder.
On this day in 2016, Christmas Day took on a bittersweet meaning with the passing of George Michael. His music, a soundtrack to countless lives, continues to resonate, reminding us of his enduring talent.
Although we live in the Diaspora and often adapt to local Christmas traditions, incorporating authentic Greek customs brings a profound sense of comfort, pride, and identity. These traditions also serve as wonderful talking points for Greek children growing up abroad and for non-Greek guests joining your celebrations.
A nostalgic journey through Christmas in Athens during the 1950s and 1960s, capturing festive streets, carols on buses, crowded department stores, and the aromas of traditional Greek holiday sweets.
The Euphoria Seniors Social Group in Canberra unveiled its refurbished building, blessed by Archbishop Makarios. This milestone enhances support for Greek seniors through social programs and home care.
What the “airport friend” test reveals about modern friendship, connection, and the quiet art of showing up.
Experience the St George the Minor BBQ Rose Bay on November 1, 2025, with authentic Greek cuisine, music, and fundraising for the Battle of 42nd Street Memorial in Crete. Join this cultural highlight in Sydney.
Giannis Antetokounmpo takes a strong stand on social media, urging the public to respect his children’s privacy after recent reports about their college attendance. The NBA star emphasizes the importance of allowing his kids to grow up without the pressures of publicity and online scrutiny.
In her grandparents’ kitchen, Andrea Fatouros found more than recipes. After years of infertility and loss, the founder of The Traditional Plate discovered that preserving her family’s Cypriot heritage was also a way of healing herself.
Eight years after the passing of Charles Antetokounmpo, the father of NBA star Giannis Antetokounmpo, his legacy continues to inspire through his family and the Charles Antetokounmpo Family Foundation.
Behind the iconic landscapes of Santorini and Mykonos, one family is quietly connecting investors to some of the most exclusive properties in Europe.
As celebrity engagements spark global buzz about prenuptial agreements, Greece’s marital property system stands out. Under the Greek Civil Code, spouses automatically retain individual ownership of assets, making prenups largely unnecessary. “In Greece, your property stays yours unless you choose otherwise,” said family lawyer Sofia Karamanlis. Civil partnership agreements, allowing partners to waive alimony or inheritance rights, are a flexible alternative, especially for international couples.
Greeks worldwide celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary today, next to Easter, which is the most sacred and most celebrated feast day of the Orthodox calendar.
New AI tools are offering comfort to the bereaved by recreating the presence of those they’ve lost, challenging how – and whether – we ever say goodbye.
The Sydney Greek Orthodox community mourned Archimandrite Nektarios Zorbalas at an emotional funeral on July 28, 2025, at the Holy Cathedral in Redfern. Known for founding the Newtown soup kitchen, his legacy of compassion lives on.
Tennis superstar Novak Djokovic enjoyed a lively beach day in Mykonos with his wife, Jelena, and kids, engaging in sprints and long jumps. Amid reports from Greek City Times of a potential move to Athens via Greece’s Golden Visa program, the 38-year-old is balancing family time and training for the U.S. Open, where he aims for a 25th Grand Slam title.
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The Greek Orthodox community in Sydney mourns the loss of Father Nektarios Zorbalas, a beloved priest whose lifelong dedication to charity and compassion transformed countless lives. From humble beginnings in Marrickville, where he founded a soup kitchen to nourish both body and soul, his legacy of selfless service continues to inspire. Through his unwavering kindness and deep faith, Father Nektarios embodied the true spirit of Christian love, leaving an enduring mark on Sydney’s Greek Orthodox community and beyond.
Nia Vardalos shared an emotional account of her father’s death on March 12, 2020, just before the coronavirus quarantine, in a Cypriot TV interview. Unable to hold a funeral or say goodbye due to early pandemic restrictions, she reflected on their close bond and his pride in education.
Protomagia (May 1st) is International Labour Day in Greece, it is a holiday when people…
Athina Onassis, once the world’s youngest billionaire, inherited a £2 billion fortune from her grandfather, Aristotle Onassis. Now estimated at under £1 billion, her wealth includes £229 million in property and £152 million in cash, stocks, and equestrian assets. From owning the Greek island of Skorpios to living in a Netherlands home with private stables, her journey reflects a life shaped by legacy and personal passion.
Forget overpriced adaptogenic powders and $20 green juices — the real wellness gurus? They’ve been sipping mountain tea, foraging wild greens, and walking uphill in slippers since before it was trendy. Enter: the Greek yiayia.
A scientific study crowns “Sophia” as the world’s most beautiful name, praised for its melodic sound and deep meaning. Rooted in the Greek word for “wisdom,” Sophia carries a legacy of virtue, history, and global appeal—from ancient philosophy to the iconic Agia Sophia.
Chef Stergios Zdralis shares a cherished family recipe –
his grandmother Maria’s taramosalata, a classic Greek dip made from fish roe.
Greek chocolate manufacturer ION, under the leadership of businessman and President of SEV, Spyros Theodoropoulos, is making a bold move in the confectionery market with the launch of Break “Dubai Style”—a luxurious blend of milk chocolate, pistachio filling, and kataifi phyllo, inspired by the viral Dubai Chocolate.
George Frazis is not what you’d call a conventional banker. While most financial executives blend into boardrooms with practiced anonymity, Frazis has spent decades standing out.
Naousa, a city in northern Greece, is offering a €1,000 bonus to eligible couples for each newborn child in an effort to combat its declining population. Mayor Nikos Koutsoyiannis hopes this initiative will provide tangible support to young families and encourage them to stay in the city, which has experienced de-industrialization and a subsequent loss of residents in recent decades.
