Peter Dutton, Leader of the Opposition, celebrates Greek Independence Day, honoring the courage of Greek patriots in 1821 and the contributions of Greek migrants to Australia. ‘Their strength and determination helped build our modern nation,’ he says, wishing all Greek-Australians a joyful day.
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Konstantinos Argyros gave us a sneak peek of his new song titled “Proud Eagle” (Περήφανος Αετός). He shared his emotions on social media, revealing that the song holds a special place in his heart. The track is inspired by a true and moving story of his childhood friend, Lazaros, exemplifying courage, perseverance, and pride. Argyros decided to perform it for the first time in his neighborhood, Ilion, among friends and family, creating quite a commotion.
Most of John’s relics were looted from Constantinople by crusaders in 1204 and taken to Rome, but some of his bones were returned to the Orthodox Church on 27 November 2004 by Pope John Paul II. Since 2004 the relics have been enshrined in the Church of St. George, Istanbul.
According to the Greek Orthodox calendar, today, 13 December, we honour the following names and Saints.
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The 4th of July, 362 BC, dawned heavy with the anticipation of battle. On the plains of Mantinea, the fate of the Greek world hung in the balance. Epaminondas, the brilliant Theban general, faced a formidable coalition: Sparta, Athens, and their allies, united against Thebes’ growing power.
Epaminondas, known for his strategic genius, famously said, “True courage is not in the absence of fear, but in the strength to conquer it.” He embodied this ideal on the battlefield that day. Employing his groundbreaking oblique phalanx formation, he concentrated his forces, shattering the enemy lines and securing a decisive victory for Thebes.
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Perth’s Kings Park soon welcomes Australia’s first Battle of Crete Memorial, honoring ANZAC and Greek heroes. Unveiled on May 11th, 2024, this powerful memorial remembers the sacrifices made during this crucial WWII battle. Discover its symbolism, community support, and historical significance.
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The Battle of Thermopylae, 480 BC, was a battle in the second Persian invasion of…
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