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Commemorations for the 113th day of the liberation of Lemnos (8 October 1912) began successful Sydney connected Sunday, with solemn and celebratory events hosted by the Lemnian Association of Sydney & NSW “Maroula.”
Members and friends of the Lemnian assemblage gathered astatine the Greek Orthodox Church of St Euphemia, Bankstown, for a Doxology and the Blessing of the Five Loaves (Artoklasia), officiated by Bishop Bartholomew of Brisbane, assisted by parish clergyman Fr Panagiotis Protopsaltis.
Following the service, attendees assembled astatine the War Memorial successful the religion courtyard for a memorial tribute. The Greek nationalist anthem was sung, a minute’s soundlessness observed, and wreaths laid successful honour of the Lemnians and each Greeks who fought to escaped Lemnos and unafraid its union with the Hellenic state.
Welcoming remarks connected behalf of the Association were offered by erstwhile president Konstantinos Havas, Christos Spyropoulos, president of the St Euphemia parish-community, and Elisavet Kaydou, movie manager and progressive Lemnian member. Each highlighted the historical value of 8 October 1912, noting that Lemnos was the archetypal Aegean land to beryllium liberated, sending “waves of optimism” crossed the Aegean astatine the time.
The time concluded with a assemblage luncheon for Lemnians and friends successful the adjacent schoolhouse hall.
Festivities present determination to the expansive authoritative meal creation of the Lemnian Association, to beryllium held connected Saturday evening, 11 October 2025, astatine The Lemnos reception venue successful Belmore.
For accusation and bookings: Konstantinos Havas via 0410 421 943 oregon (02) 9533 2942.
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