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From Peurifoy to Tsunis: 10 historic events shaped by American ambassadors
The appointment of the strikingly beautiful Kimberly Guilfoyle as U.S. ambassador to Greece caused quite a stir. The criticisms against her were rife with disparaging remarks, scandalous insinuations, and titillating descriptions.
Cretan Martyrs’ relics entrusted to Melbourne monastery
The Holy Monastery of Panagia Axion Esti in Melbourne received the sacred relics of the Four New Martyrs of Rethymno, Crete, on Sunday during a ceremony led by Archbishop Makarios of Australia.
Oakleigh Grammar students lead fundraiser for homeless children in Victoria
With the support of Archbishop Makarios of Australia, Bishop Kyriakos of Melbourne, Oakleigh Grammar's Year 5 and 6 students, the Philoptochos Society of Melbourne, and Backpack for Kids, a fundraiser was organized to benefit homeless children across Victoria, as reported by The Greek Herald.
50 years since the end of the Monarchy: Karamanlis’ stance, the clashes and the life of the former Royal family
50 years ago, on December 8, 1974, on a sunny Sunday, the Greeks, in seemingly the most democratic way, through a referendum and in a state of full freedom, solved once and for all the question of the form of government. It was a problem nearly inherent in the establishment of the modern Greek state, which had divided the Greek people and had been the cause of many calamities.
Starmer-Christodoulides meeting in Cyprus on Tuesday – London concerned about the bases
British Prime Minister Kir Starmers will pay a visit to Cyprus next Tuesday and hold talks with Cypriot President Nicos Christodoulides.
Saint Andrew’s Theological College to relocate to new facilities for 40th anniversary
Saint Andrew's Theological College in Sydney will move to its new state-of-the-art facilities next year, coinciding with the College's 40th anniversary, according to a report in The Greek Herald.
The announcement was made by Archbishop Makarios of Australia during the College's Open Day, which was held online via Zoom on Wednesday.
Cyprus’ New Role in Regional Security
The visit of President Nikos Christodoulides to the White House and his meeting with Joe Biden outline the excellent status of Cypriot-American relations. Only a few days before the US presidential election diplomacy is in full motion.
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Chess for the next day: Church “Game of Thrones” in Athens, Constantinople & Tirana
September 1955: When the Greeks of Constantinople paid for the struggle of Cyprus for independence
Today marks 69 years since the day when the Hellenism of Constantinople became the scapegoat for the beginning of the EOKA struggle for the unification of Cyprus with Greece. Two seemingly unconnected events, in two different geographical areas, but with the same “object”. Turkey’s intention to impose itself in the eastern Mediterranean by pushing aside the “obstacle” of the Greeks.
Constantinople: Meeting of the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne
The work of the Synax of the Hierarchy of the Ecumenical Throne in Constantinople began yesterday, 1 September, a day coinciding with the start of the new Church Year and now established by the Ecumenical Patria