The President, Treasurer, and Secretary of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand, Emmanuel Mountakis, Eleftherios Saviolakis, and Sophia Komarkovsky respectively, made a ceremonial visit to the headquarters of the Holy Archdiocese of Australia in Sydney on Wednesday, March 20.
During their meeting with Archbishop Makarios of Australia, they expressed their heartfelt respect. Archbishop Makarios warmly reciprocated their sentiments, extending his blessings for a fruitful term ahead for the new leadership of the Cretan Federation.
The discussions centered on the needs of the Cretan community in Oceania and their strong bonds with the island of Crete, which is also Archbishop Makarios’ birthplace. Recognizing the importance of preserving and reinforcing these ties, both parties agreed on a collaborative effort between the Church and the Federation to organize cultural initiatives tailored to the younger generation of Cretans.
In addition, Archbishop Makarios provided insights into the planned events commemorating the centenary of the Archdiocese of Australia and the forthcoming Apostolic Visit of Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew to Australia in October. The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to fostering unity and cultural preservation within the Cretan diaspora community.
Source: greek.vema.com.au / Translated by: Konstantinos Menyktas
