Greek Independence Day
- March 25th is a national and religious holiday. The Greek Independence Day coincides with the Greek Orthodox Church’s celebration of the Annunciation to the Theotokos.
Greek Independence Day
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Enthronement of Archbishop Myron Kristakis
Enthronement of Archbishop Myron Kristakis
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His Eminence Metropolitan Amphilochios Farewell
His Eminence Metropolitan Amphilochios Farewell
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Thank you Lychgate Funerals!
- for your donation towards our Iconography Project.
Keith, Dana and the team at Lychgate Funerals hosted our committee this afternoon at their Willis Street Office.
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Greek Food Festival cancelled
- Greek Food Festival cancelled
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Blessing of the Waters 2022 and mini Festival
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Covid-19 Protection Framework at the G.O.C.W.
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National Day of Greece- the "Ohi Day - 28th of October 1940"
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Bicentennial anniversary from the Greek War of Independence
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Blessing of the Waters 2020
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Paniyiri Greek Food Festival 2020
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Preparation: Epitaphio 2019
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Greek Independence Day
- March 25th is a national and religious holiday. The Greek Independence Day coincides with the Greek Orthodox Church’s celebration of the Annunciation to the Theotokos.
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Paniyiri Greek Food Festival 2019
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Service Awards 2018
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Enthronement of Archbishop Myron Kristakis
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His Eminence Metropolitan Amphilochios Farewell
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Thank you Lychgate Funerals!
- for your donation towards our Iconography Project.
NZ Greek History in Wellington
In 2006 there was estimated to be about 2,586 Greeks in New Zealand comprised of original immigrants plus first, second, third and fourth generations born here. Most of them live in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand with scattered groups spread throughout the rest of the country such as Auckland, Christchurch, Napier, Whanganui and Palmerston North.
Initial immigation was from many different parts of Greece both, from the mainland and the islands, such as Crete and Mytiline. Many Greek Cypriots also established themselves here. The majority of Greeks arrived during the 1950s and 1960s, but a strong basis had been established by the earlier arrivals in the first part of the 20th century....
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Covid-19 Protection Framework at the Greek Orthodox Community of Wellington
Sunday, Dec 05, 2021
The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary
The committee of the Greek Orthodox Community has been working to apply the new Covid Protection Framework at our premises, whilst also meeting the needs of our community. Please refer to the link below with regards to the communications letter in English and Greek for more detailed information regarding how we plan to apply the above.
https://greek.org.nz/assets/Uploads/Covid-restrictions-letter-to-members-at-orange-plus-Greek2.pdf
In summary, with the Wellington region now in ‘Orange’ the weekly Church services at our Cathedral of The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary will be affected as per below.
Understanding that a number of people may have not issued their vaccine passports yet and in order to allow time for all parishioners to obtain these, the Church Services on Sunday 5 December and Sunday 12 December will not require a vaccine pass however, attendee numbers will be limited to no more than 50 people, with social distancing. Please do not sit in the seats marked “please do not sit here” unless you are sitting with someone in your family. Masks should also be worn.
After this date we expect most services will require a vaccine pass.
St Andrews
The Holy Metropolis has advised that services held at St Andrews will not require a vaccine pass but the number of people that will be able to attend a service will be limited, social distancing will need to be maintained and other measures will need to be followed.
Having the Health and Safety of our Community members as one of our highest priorities, the Committee will continue to observe the updates and apply the Covid Protection Framework, communicating frequently with our members.
We would like to thank you for your understanding, support, and patience while we introduce these new requirements.
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National Day of Greece- the "Ohi Day - 28th of October 1940"
Sunday, Oct 31, 2021
This year the commemoration of the National Day of Greece- the "Ohi Day - 28th of October 1940" will take place on Sunday 31th October 2021.
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The Greek Orthodox Community of Wellington and the Greek School invite you to be part of the celebrations.
At the conclusion of the Sunday Service at our Church, a wreath-laying ceremony will take place at the Greek Memorial, where the Greek and New Zealand National Anthems will be sung.
Following that, snacks and refreshments for the adults and lunch for the children will be offered at the Parthenon Hall upstairs, at around 12:00pm, before the Greek School celebrations of "Ohi Day - 28th of October 1940".
The Greek School teachers have organized a wonderful performance for our Community, with poems and songs by the children and adult students of our School.
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Bicentennial anniversary from the Greek War of Independence, 25 March 1821
Sunday, Mar 28, 2021
The 'Independence Day' of Greece is celebrated by the Hellenism around the world and this year marks the 200 years from the uprising that led to the formation of the modern Greek state. Please join us on Sunday 28th March 2021 along with dignitaries from the NZ government, local Council Authority and the Greek Consulate, at our Cathedral at 3 Hania Street and then at the Greek - New Zealand Memorial at 61 Cambridge Terrace.
Η επέτειος της Ελληνικής Επανάστασης γιορτάζεται από την Ελληνισμό ανά τον κόσμο και φέτος συμπληρώνονται 200 χρόνια από την εξέγερση που οδήγησε στην εδραίωση του σύγχρονου Ελληνικού κράτους. Οι εορτασμοί, στους οποίους θα παρευρεθούν υψηλόβαθμοι προσκεκλημένοι από την κυβέρνηση της Νέας Ζηλανδίας, τοπική αυτοδιοίκηση και το Ελληνικό Προξενείο, θα λάβουν χώρα την Κυριακή 28 Μαρτίου 2021 στον Καθεδρικό Ναό, 3 Hania Street και έπειτα στο Ελληνο-Νεοζηλανδικο Μνημείο, 61 Cambridge Terrace.
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Pre 1947 Church
Original Church erected 1947.
Present Church (Cathedral) erected in 1970
Greek Orthodox
Community Of Wellington
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Address
Postal:
Greek Orthodox Community of Wellington Incorporated,
P.O Box 1311, Wellington 6140
Physical:
1, 3 & 5 Hania Street
(Cultural Centre,Church,School)
Mt Victoria, Wellington 6011
Phone
Office & School: (04) 939-1236
Cathedral: (04) 939-1237
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