Melbourne to honour the 195th anniversary of the Battle of Navarino

As part of the bicentenary of the Greek War of Independence, the Australian Hellenic Memorial Foundation with the support of the Pammessinian Brotherhoood – Papaflessas and the Society of Kalamata “23 March” gather to honour the Battle of Navarino.

The event, set to take place at the Australian Hellenic Memorial on Saturday, 22 October will be attended by Greece’s Deputy Minister of National Defence, Nikolaos Hardalias and the Mayor of Kalamata, Thanasis Vassilopoulos. Patrons Archbishop Makarios of Australia; Emmanuel Kakavelakis, Consul General of Greece; Dr Robert Webster, OAM, Victorian RSL State President; John Pandazopoulos, Murray Thompson, OAM and Pantelis Kalimnakis, OAM will also be present.

The commemoration, marks the 195th Anniversary of the Battle of Navarino which occurred on 20 October in 1827 and was the decisive naval engagement that led to the end of the Greek War of Independence against Turkey.

When: Saturday, 22 October, at 10.00 am

Where: Australian Hellenic Memorial, Domain Gardens, Corner Birdwood Avenue & Government House Drive, Melbourne

RSVP by Wednesday, 19 October. Please advise if you will be laying a wreath at the Memorial by contacting Steve Kyritsis, OAM on 0418 571 800 or via steve.kyritsis@hotmail.com

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