The Elderly Association of Agios Panteleimonas in Dandenong hosted a gathering at the community hall adjacent to the church to honour special members following Mother's Day.
Tens of thousands of Greeks attended Greek Orthodox churches to partake in the Resurrection service, chant "Christ is Risen," and receive the Holy Light to take home. All churches were filled to capacity.
Last Thursday, the festive divine liturgy was held at the honouring church of Saint Panteleimon in Dandenong, with the presence of Bishop Kyriakos, accompanied by several members the clergy of Melbourne.
Catherine Plessa-Cramer, was the first Greek woman to set foot in Australia, she was, born in the court of Ali Pasha, and left to pursue her freedom is a symbol for the 900 Greek brides who arrived in Australia in 1957.
Catherine Plessa-Cramer, was the first Greek woman to set foot in Australia, she was, born in the court of Ali Pasha, and left to pursue her freedom is a symbol for the 900 Greek brides who arrived in Australia in 1957.