On May 4, 2025, the Hellenic Presidential Guard, the Evzones, brought a profound sense of pride and unity to Sydney’s Greek Orthodox communities in Kogarah and Belmore. Their historic visit, marked by solemn ceremonies and vibrant cultural celebrations, honored shared Greek-Australian heritage during ANZAC commemorations.
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The Hellenic Presidential Guard (Evzones) brought a piece of Greece to Sydney’s Greek Orthodox Community Home for the Aged in Earlwood. Their heartfelt visit, part of ANZAC Week, stirred emotions and reconnected elderly residents with their cultural roots.
On May 2, 2025, St Ioannis Greek Orthodox Church in Parramatta welcomed the Hellenic Presidential Guard, the Evzones, in a heartfelt celebration. Featuring traditional Greek dance and enthusiastic students, the event showcased Greek pride and unity.
AHEPA NSW Inc marked its 91st anniversary with a moving luncheon honoring the Hellenic Presidential Guard, the Evzones, in Sydney. The event, filled with cultural performances, heartfelt speeches, and community awards, celebrated the enduring ties between Greece and Australia while supporting local Hellenic initiatives.
The Hellenic Presidential Guard Evzones brought tradition and pride to NSW Parliament House during their ANZAC Week 2025 visit, celebrating 125 years of Greek-Australian solidarity. Their iconic uniforms and disciplined presence underscored the enduring bond between Greece and Australia.
Sydney hosted a heartfelt reception for the Hellenic Presidential Guard, the Evzones, marking a week of ANZAC commemorations and celebrating the deep cultural and historical ties between Greece and Australia. Over 250 community leaders gathered to honor this elite ceremonial unit, with events highlighting shared sacrifice and enduring friendship
Despite rain in Sydney, a large crowd gathered for a solemn Guard of Honour Ceremony led by the Evzones at Martin Place Cenotaph on May 2, 2025. The wet surface prevented their march and guard swap, but the event, featuring Greek Orthodox school choirs, honored Greek-Australian wartime sacrifices.
The Evzones marched to Sydney’s ANZAC Memorial in Hyde Park, 3rd May 2025, honoring Greek-Australian wartime sacrifices. Joined by flag-waving crowds and traditional Greek costumes, the ceremony featured a wreath-laying by Consul General Ioannis Mallikourtis, celebrating shared values of freedom and democracy.
The Evzones, Greece’s iconic Presidential Guard, visited the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney during their Anzac Day commemorative tour, reinforcing cultural and historical ties between Greece and Australia. Warmly welcomed by Consul General Ioannis Mallikourtis and staff, their presence underscores shared histories of sacrifice and service.
The Evzones, Greece’s elite Presidential Guard, were honored at a Hellenic Club of Sydney luncheon on May 1, 2025, celebrating the Greek-Australian ANZAC legacy. The event, attended by dignitaries like Cyprus High Commissioner Antonis Sammoutis and Greek Consul General Ioannis Mallikourtis, highlighted shared wartime sacrifices and the enduring bond between Greece and Australia.
The St. George Greek Orthodox Community and Parish Thebarton marks its 65th anniversary, alongside the 55th anniversary of Very Reverend Father Diogenis Patsouris’ appointment and St. George’s Day, with a vibrant festival featuring Greece’s Presidential Guard, distinguished guests, and cultural celebrations.
St Basil’s Homes in South Australia marked Anzac Day with a heartfelt ceremony, welcoming the Hellenic Presidential Guard for their fifth visit. The event honored residents, veterans, and the shared Greek-Australian heritage, celebrating courage, sacrifice, and community.
The Evzones, Greece’s elite Presidential Guard, led the Greece contingent in Adelaide’s ANZAC Day March 2025, their fustanella uniforms dazzling thousands. Honoring ANZAC-Greek wartime sacrifices, their disciplined march was a cultural highlight of a poignant day of remembrance.
Thebarton Hellenic Festival 2025 will be held on Sunday, April 27th, St George Greek Orthodox Church, 60 Rose Street, Thebarton, South Australia from 12.30pm to late.
On April 25, 2025, the West Torrens Memorial Gardens hosted the ANZAC Day Dawn Service, where the Hellenic Presidential Guard from Greece joined the Honourable Tom Koutsantonis MP to honor the sacrifices of Australian and New Zealand military personnel, symbolizing the enduring bond between the nations.
The iconic Greek Presidential Guards, known as Evzones, have arrived in Australia for a special 12-day tour, visiting Adelaide and Sydney to honour ANZAC Day 2025. Discover their full schedule and the historic significance of their visit.
The Hellenic Presidential Guard (Evzones) will make a historic visit to the Greek Community Home for the Aged in Earlwood, Sydney, on 30 April 2025. Join us at 1:00 PM to witness this powerful symbol of Greek resilience and heritage, honoring our elders and celebrating Hellenic pride during ANZAC Week. Free entry – all welcome!
Evzones Visit Sydney & Adelaide 2025: Honouring Anzac Day & Greek Australian Bonds. The Greek Presidential Guard (Evzones) will visit Australia from April 23 to May 4, 2025, joining Anzac Day commemorations and cultural events in Adelaide and Sydney. Hosted by the Hellenic Studies Foundation, Hellenic Club Sydney, and the Joint Committee for the Commemoration of the Battle of Crete, this historic tour celebrates the deep ties between Greece and Australia.
