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Greek Orthodox Community of Wellington

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The Cathedral of The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary

- 3 Hania Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington

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Doxology for The Battle of Crete 2026

- His Eminence Metropolitan Myron alongside Father Nathanael

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Epitaphio 2026

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Pascha Workshop 2026

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Bicentennial anniversary from the Greek War of Independence

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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 immigration was from many different parts of Greece both, from the mainland and the islands, such as Crete and Lesvos. 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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  • The 85th Battle of Crete Commemoration

    Sunday, May 10, 2026

    The Cretans Association of New Zealand and the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who attended and supported our 85th anniversary Battle of Crete commemoration dance held this past Saturday night in Wellington, Hania’s sister city. We are truly grateful to all those who attended and supported the event making the evening such a great success. 

    The delegation that arrived from Greece included the Chief of Staff of the HNDGS, Lieutenant General (P) Konstantinos Bouzos; First Lieutenant (ABDF) Eleni Theodorou, Head of the External Affairs Department of the Directorate of Public Relations and Staff Officer Lamprini Kokkori. Also in attendance was the Military Attaché of the Greek Embassy in Canberra, Colonel Kyriakos Kyriakakos and the President of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand, Mr Emmanuel Mountakis. 

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  • Metropolitan Amphilochios Falls Asleep in the Lord

    Sunday, Feb 15, 2026

    With profound sorrow and pain of soul, the Holy Metropolis of New Zealand announces to all the faithful the departure unto the Lord of our former Archbishop, the ever-memorable METROPOLITAN FORMERLY OF GANOU AND CHORAS OF NEW ZEALAND HIS EMINENCE AMPHILOCHIOS reposed yesterday, Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the General Hospital of Rhodes "Andreas Papandreou," at approximately 11:52 p.m.


    The blessed Hierarch served as Metropolitan of New Zealand from 2005 to 2018, offering tremendous work for the expansion of the Orthodox Faith to the ends of the earth.
    During his episcopate, His Eminence Metropolitan Amphilochios extended the jurisdiction of the Holy Metropolis to the islands of the Pacific Ocean, accomplishing admirable missionary work. In Fiji, Tonga, and Samoa he built holy churches, baptized hundreds of souls, ordained priests, and proclaimed the Gospel of Christ according to the ancient Orthodox tradition, with immeasurable zeal and love.

     

     

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  • PANIYIRI 2026 - another huge success!

    Saturday, Feb 07, 2026

    Paniyiri, our annual Greek food festival goes from success to success, surpassing last year's.

    Many thanks to everyone - the volunteers, supporters, sponsors, the Wellington City Council, and most of all, the people of Wellington.

    Much appreciated!  Ευχαριστούμε, και του χρόνου!

    Sponsors board

     

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Pre 1947 Church

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Original Church erected 1947.

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Present Church (Cathedral) erected in 1970

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