Evzones to join Sydney Doxology service for OXI Day
A Doxology service will be held in Sydney on Thursday, October 29, to commemorate the anniversary of OXI Day, marking Greece’s historic rejection of Italy’s ultimatum on October 28, 1940.
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May 3, 2025 Evzones honoured at Hellenic Club of Sydney luncheon celebrating ANZAC legacy
The proud march of the Hellenic Presidential Guard — the Evzones — into the Hellenic Club of Sydney was met with solemn silence on Thursday, May 1, as over 200 guests stood in reverence for the elite ceremonial unit. The silence was symbolic — a powerful reminder of the sacrifices made in war, and of the enduring […]
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April 25, 2025 History and heritage united: Evzones receive warm reception in South Australia
The Greek Australian community was filled with pride on Thursday, 24 April 2025, as the Hellenic Presidential Guard (Evzones) stood in reverent formation during an official reception hosted by The Hon. Tom Koutsantonis MP and facilitated by the Foundation of Hellenic Studies.
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April 16, 2025 Evzones to visit the Greek Community Home for the Aged in Earlwood
The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales (GOCNSW) has announced a momentous occasion for the Greek Australian community: the Honourable visit of the Hellenic Presidential Guard – the Evzones – to the Greek Community Home for the Aged in Earlwood.
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November 9, 2022 Evzones conclude their inaugural visit to Western Australia with wreath laying ceremony
Greece’s Presidential Guard concluded their inaugural visit to Perth in Western Australia with the official commemoration of OXI Day on Sunday, November 6.
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November 7, 2022 Greek flag flies high in Perth to honour the Evzones’ inaugural visit to the city
Crowds gathered in Perth, Western Australia today to witness Greece’s Presidential Guard march proudly down St Georges Terrace for the first time.
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November 3, 2022 Evzones welcomed to Western Australia for the first time
Greece’s Presidential Guard was warmly welcomed to Perth in Western Australia on Wednesday for their first ever visit to the state.
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September 23, 2022 Evzones to visit South Australia for Oxi Day commemorations
In recognition of Australians standing shoulder to shoulder with Greek and other Allied forces in the Battle of Greece and the Battle of Crete in 1941, members of the Hellenic Presidential Guard will visit Adelaide next month to help commemorate Oxi Day and unveil a memorial supported by the South Australian Government.
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April 28, 2022 In Photos: Pancretan Association of Melbourne welcomes Evzones with dinner event
With some lyra and traditional delicacies, the Pancretan Association of Melbourne welcomed the Evzones to the Cretan Village on Tuesday night.
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April 25, 2022 Epitaph and Evzones at Oakleigh’s Good Friday Procession
By Mary Sinanidis Evzones received a rock star greeting at Sts Anargiri Church, Oakleigh, on Good Friday as a sea of parishioners flowed onto the surrounding streets to see them and attend the mass led by Archbishop Makarios.
