Greek Orthodox Community of NSW

The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales was honoured to welcome members of the Greek Presidential Guard

A heartwarming celebration of Greek cinema, culture and community brought seniors together for a memorable screening of Best Friends Forever. The 31st Greek Film Festival of Sydney was delighted to welcome members of the Social Support Groups of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW (GOCNSW) to a special screening of the Greek comedy Best Friends Forever – Φίλοι για Πάντα at Palace Norton Street on Wednesday, 21 October 2026. Organised in collaboration with the Community's Welf

This November, Greek Fringe, with the generous support of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW, presents the Australian debut of Nefeli Fasouli - one of the defining voices of contemporary Athens. Greek Fringe is an independent Australian arts initiative dedicated to unveiling contemporary Greek artists and sounds that are too rarely afforded a stage in Australia - connecting a new generation of Greek creativity with audiences both within and beyond the Greek community. And ri

A sold-out Opening Night draws a record 680 guests across six cinemas at Palace Norton Street. The 31st Greek Film Festival opened to a record-breaking crowd of 680 guests at Palace Norton Street Cinemas in Leichhardt on Tuesday 13 October, marking its largest Opening Night in the past decade. The Gala sold out within weeks of tickets being released, with audiences filling six cinemas for the Australian premiere of Best Friends Forever (Φίλοι Για Πάντα), a contemporary Greek

A rare opportunity for young Greek Australians to experience Greece’s history, heritage and national traditions. The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW, in collaboration with Hellenic Club Sydney, is proud to host a special visit by members of the Hellenic Presidential Guard (Evzones) from Greece on Saturday, 24 October 2026, at Clemton Park Public School. Students from the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW’s nine Afternoon and Saturday Greek Schools, together with their parents,

The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW Ltd reminds all members to renew their membership before the Annual General Meeting (AGM), which will be held on 8 November 2026. Members are encouraged to ensure their membership is current prior to the AGM. For membership renewals or further information, please contact the GOC NSW office Monday to Friday, between 9:00 am and 5:00 pm. Thank you for your continued support of the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW.

Dimitri Tarlow’s acclaimed contemporary production will bring the 2026 Greek Film Festival Sydney to a powerful close at Palace Norton Street on Sunday 25 October. The 31st Greek Film Festival Sydney will conclude its 2026 program with Electra (Ηλέκτρα), Dimitri Tarlow’s striking contemporary interpretation of Sophocles’ enduring tragedy. Premiering at the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus in 2025 before touring Greece and Cyprus, the production has now been adapted for the sc

Fresh from the international festival circuit, some of the year’s most acclaimed Greek cinema will arrive in Sydney for the 31st Greek Film Festival, running 13–25 October at Palace Norton Street and Palace Moore Park. Leading the program is Yannis Economides’ Broken Vein, selected as Greece’s official submission for Best International Feature Film at the 99th Academy Awards, alongside Maria Plyta’s landmark 1953 film Eva, newly restored in 4K and selected for Cannes Classi

The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW is immensely proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of four students from our Afternoon and Saturday Greek Language Schools who were recognised in the 2026 Minister’s Awards for Excellence in Student Achievement – Community Languages Schools. It was an exceptional result for our Greek Language Schools, with students recognised across several award categories for their achievement, commitment and dedication to the study of Modern

Adult Greek Classes – Term 4 Enrolments Now Open The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW is excited to open enrolments for our Term 4 Adult Greek Language Classes at Lakemba. Whether you are new to Greek or continuing your learning from Term 3, our classes are designed to help you build confidence and use Greek in a practical, everyday way. In a friendly and supportive environment, students will continue developing their speaking, listening, vocabulary and conversation skills, wh

The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales (GOC NSW) has welcomed the opening of the 12th International Summer University on Greek Language, Culture and Media in Sydney, while calling for urgent action to protect the future of Greek language education in Australia. The opening event, held on Sunday evening at the GOC NSW premises in Lakemba, brought together academics, educators, journalists, artists and community representatives. The evening also featured an exhibitio

Discover this year's incredible line up of films and start planning your festival experience. The wait is over! The full program for the 31st Greek Film Festival is officially ON SALE NOW! Discover this year's incredible line up of films and start planning your festival experience. Whether you love drama, comedy, documentaries, romance or something completely unexpected - there's a story waiting for you. Explore the full program and book your tickets here: https://greekfilmf

The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW is proud to be a Platinum Sponsor of the 12th International Summer University “Greek Language, Culture and Media”, being held in Sydney from 6–11 September 2026 and, for the first time, in Australia. The main conference program will be held at UNSW Randwick Campus, Rex Vowels Theatre, together with a series of cultural and community events across Sydney. This significant international program brings together academics, educators, journa

The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW is pleased to announce that His Grace Bishop Christophoros of Kerasounta will attend the Divine Liturgy at The Dormition of Our Lady (Panagia), Redfern, this Sunday, 23 August 2026. Members of our community and the faithful are warmly invited to attend and welcome His Grace. Sunday, 23 August 2026 Service commences: 8:00 am The Dormition of Our Lady (Panagia) 360 Abercrombie St, Darlington New South Wales 2008 We look forward to welcoming H

The Greek Orthodox Community of NSW is proud to prepare for a very special milestone – the 100th Anniversary of St Sophia Cathedral (The Church of Holy Wisdom), Paddington, to be celebrated in 2027. For almost a century, St Sophia Cathedral has held a special place in the life of our community. Generations have gathered there to celebrate their faith, heritage and important family milestones – from weddings and baptisms to feast days, Greek School events and community celebra

The 31st Greek Film Festival will launch its 2026 program on Tuesday 13 October with the Konstantinos Mousoulis’ smash hit comedy, Best Friends Forever. Presented by the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW and the Greek Community of Melbourne, the Festival will run in Sydney and Melbourne from 13 -25 October across multiple screens, and will then play in other cities across Australia in the weeks that follow (more details to come). The popular festival leads its 2026 packed progr

The Greek Orthodox Community of New South Wales extends its heartfelt condolences to the families who have lost loved ones in the devastating bushfires currently affecting Greece. We mourn the tragic loss of brave firefighters and volunteers who gave their lives protecting their fellow citizens, and we acknowledge the immense suffering of all those who have lost family members, homes, businesses, and livelihoods. At this difficult time, our thoughts are with everyone impacted

The Greek Student Film Festival returns in 2026, inviting students to explore storytelling through film while celebrating the Greek language in creative and meaningful ways. Whether you're an aspiring filmmaker, storyteller, animator or simply have a great idea to share, this is your opportunity to work together, think creatively and bring your vision to life. The competition is a collaboration between the Greek Film Festival of Sydney, and the Greek Orthodox Community of NSW

Every five years, the Census counts every person and household in Australia. The Census asks questions about your age, ancestry, work and what languages you use at home. The next Census is on Tuesday 11 August 2026. Census data is used by governments, community groups and businesses to plan services for people, families and communities. In the Census, every answer matters to help understand what Australia needs now and into the future. Who needs to take part? Everyone in A

The Dormition of Our Lady Greek Orthodox Church, Redfern, warmly invites all faithful to participate in the Divine Services celebrating the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos The Dormition of Our Lady Greek Orthodox Church 360 Abercrombie Street, Redfern NSW 2016 Church: (02) 9319 5425 Office: (02) 9740 6022 Paraklesis Services The Paraklesis (Supplicatory Service to the Theotokos) will be celebrated on the following dates: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14 August 202