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Commemoration of the Greek Presidential Guard in the Archdiocese of Australiatranslated

October 29, 2026 · 1 min read

The Anniversary of the historic "NO" of October 28, 1940 was celebrated by Sydney Hellenism with due splendour, in an atmosphere of spiritual upliftment and national pride. The official Doxology, which was held at the Holy Cathedral of the Annunciation of the Theotokos, on Thursday, October 29, was presided over by the Most Reverend Archbishop of Australia, Mr. Makarios, flanked by the Theophilist Bishop of Canberra, Mr. Athenagoras, while Mr. Georgios Skeberis, Consul General of Greece in Sydney, Mr. Theodosios Penklis, Archon of M.t.X.E. and General Secretary of the Archbishop's Council, Mr. Ilias Oikonomou, member of the Archbishop's Council, Mr. Konstantinos Apoifis, President of the Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales, Presidents and representatives of Organizations of the Holy Archdiocese, Parishes - Communities and expatriate organizations, as well as expatriate students schools.

The Congregation was particularly brightened by the presence of the Agam of the Presidential Guard of Greece, whose members were welcomed with heartfelt speeches by Archbishop Makarios.

"Our beloved Euzones, you traveled from Greece to be among us and...

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