On Sunday the 13th The Pan-Samian Brotherhood of Melbourne celebrated the 110th anniversary of the Integration of Samos with Greece 1912. The day started with a doxology conducted by his Grace Bishop Evmenios and father Ioannis in the holy church of Agios Dimitrios in Moonee Ponds. Followed by a celebration at the church hall
From left: Emanuel Karvelas (President of the Hellenic RSL) George Karvalas (Honorary President PanSamian Brotherhood) Ms Yidarakou and Mr Zoe Vamvakidis(representatives of the Greek consulate general) Mr Bill Papastergiadis(President of the Greek community of Melbourne) his Grace Bishop Eumenious, Mrs Helen Kalimnious(representing the Panepirotic Federation of Australia) Iraklis Vayanos(President Pansamian Brotherhood) Jim Tseros(President of the Dodecanesian Federation of Australia and President of the Kalymnian Club Melbourne)
Ms Yidarakou represented the Consulate General of Greece
Bill Papastergiadis President of the Greek Community of Melbourne
Eleni Kalimniou spoke to us about the historic special day.
