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Myrtidiotisa 1947

This was a post card sent to my grandmother Maria Alfieris (nee Chlentzos) in Oakland, California, dated 15/12/47 I beleive it was from her nephew, Manolis Sofios, and was taken by him, and sent from Logothetianika, but...

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Mother Kallestheni

....in front of the alter at the small chapel in the main building, at the Greek Orthodox Monastery of Panagia Gorgoepikoos, Cnr Cox and Rollins Rds, Lovely Banks, Geelong, 3221. Victoria, P.O. Box 219 Corio. 3214. Vict...

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Between Heaven and Earth.

Time travel ... an ornate screen in the light-filled Skiti Agios Andrea church. Photo: Gary Walsh Sydney Morning Herald. September 24, 2004. On Greece's holy mountain, Gary Walsh discovers a living link with the Byzanti...

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Baptism and Christmation

Baptism brings great happiness to the Greek family. The special church service with the naked infant immersed in the baptismal font and anointed with holy oil is often followed by a joyful celebration of feasting and dan...

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Two Greek Orthodox priests. 1976.

Can you name them?? One of 22 photographs in a supplement on Kythera, in the Woman's Day. August 2, 1976. pp. 20-25. From this tiny Greek island came 100,000 'new' Aussies. People of Kythera longed for opportunity so the...

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Greek Orthodox Name Days

At least 95 percent of all Greeks claim membership in the Greek Orthodox church. According to the Orthodox Church, every day of the year has been dedicated to the memory of a Saint or a martyr from the Holy Bible and Hol...

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Ayios Haralambos. His Life.

Feast Day - February 10th Ayios Haralambos is the Patron Saint of the village of Karavas, Kythera. By: The Right Reverend Father Michael D. Jordan "On February 10th we honor one of the most beloved Saints of the Eastern...

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