Archbishop of Australia honors Eleftherios Venizelos on 90th Anniversary of his passing

Archbishop Makarios of Australia attended commemorative events in Melbourne on Sunday, November 8, marking the 90th anniversary of the death of Eleftherios Venizelos, one of the most prominent figures in modern Greek history.

During the celebrations, the Archbishop emphasized the importance of preserving Greek cultural heritage and passing it on to younger generations.

“The Holy Archdiocese of Australia remains committed to supporting every sincere effort that strengthens the bonds between generations and ensures that our Greek heritage continues to flourish in this blessed country,” Archbishop Makarios stated.

The Archbishop attended the official opening of an exhibition entitled “The Legacy of a Leader and His Relationship with Hellenism in Australia,” hosted at the Cathedral of Panagia Axion Esti in Northcote.

The exhibition was organized by the Oceania Branch of the National Research Foundation “Eleftherios K. Venizelos,” with the support of the General State Archives of Greece and under the auspices of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.

He also attended the official unveiling of a statue of Eleftherios Venizelos at the Cretan House of the Cretan…