Events & Activities
Events and Activities for the Bicentenary of the Greek Revolution will take place in all States and Territories of Australia, throughout the year.
“You should never forget that through our veins runs the blood of the martyrs of our faith and the heroes of our fatherland.”
Archbishop Makarios of Australia
200 years since the Greek Revolution
Welcome to the webpage of the National Committee for the Bicentenary of the Greek Revolution, created so that the events/activities of the broader Greek Australian Community may be organised and coordinated in all States and Territories of Australia.
The National Committee
The National Committee for the Bicentenary of the Greek Revolution is a committee of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia.
Our objectives
The objectives of the National Committee with regards to the celebrations of the bicentenary of the Greek Revolution.
The Bicentenary of the Greek Revolution
“The vision was kept alive. Memory didn’t fade away. Hearts were not frozen. Hope was vindicated.”
“Love fought back for faith and for country… and it did prevail!”
Archive
Here you can read, watch or browse through a range of photographs, audio-visual materials and texts that refer either to the events organised by the National Committee or to the Revolution in general and its bicentenary.
Texts
Read texts, old and new, regarding either the history of the Revolution of 1821 or the views of others on its significance and importance.
Education
Educational materials around the central theme of the relationship between the Hellenic War of Independence and Australian society.
Heroes of the Greek Revolution
