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27 May 2021 2:07pm
The presidents and representatives of Greek associations and Greek orthodox parishes as well as representatives of the Greek Consulate General attended the Battle of Crete commemoration service recently at the Greek Orthodox church of St George in Brisbane.
The service was held by the Cretan Association of Queensland in conjunction with he Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia-Brisbane.
The presidents representing the various community associations prepare to lay their wreaths. Photo: Supplied
In his address at the service, Kostas Kaselakis president of Cretan Association of Queensland recalled the famous battle that began on 20 May, 1941with the descent of thousands of German paratroopers in a surprise attack on the island.