Father Michael Apostolopoulos

THE GREEK AUSTRALIAN The oldest circulating Greek newspaper outside VEMA Greece JANUARY 2017 Tel. (02) 9559 7022 Fax: (02) 9559 7033 E-mail: [email protected] DISCIPLINEOUR ARCHBISHOP’S IN THE VIEW HOME Message for the New Year PAGES 5/21 EUROPE IN DEEP

Against all odds, hope for Cyprus Now that the whole world is splitting apart, Cyprus, after many years of t ough experi- FREEZE ence, could once again be the e xception, showing that even the mos t difficult problems can be solved. Against all odds. More than 60 people have died in Europe since the be- reached 71. The International Organisation for Migration PAGE 2/18 ginning of the mon th when c old Arctic airmass started (IOM) has expressed its concern for thousands of mi- descending south, toward the Mediterranean. The most grants, asylum seekers and others enduring freezing win- vulnerable, and many of the victims, ar e homeless and ter conditions. Dozens of migrants died due to exposure migrants. The temperatures are expected to somewhat to extremely low temperatures, including those who r e- ease up over the next couple of days in parts of the r e- cently arrived in citie s like Rome and other s in tr ansit gion, but the weather is expected to further deteriorate across the Balkans. later this mon th. There are fears thousands of people In the Balkans, at least 7 people have died since Janu- could die before the winter ends. ary 9, three each in Serbia and Macedonia, and one in Al- While severe winter weather and extremely low tem- bania, media reported. peratures, as low as -30 °C and mor e in some areas, are Six people have also died in Romania, wher e schools affecting much of the south-cen tral and eastern Europe have been close d this w eek. The e xact death toll in since the beginning of the month, the impact of freezing Ukraine is unknown, but media reports vary between 18 temperatures in P oland was felt as early as November and 37 people this month. 2016. Between November 1, 2016 and January 10, 2017, As expected with such potent Arctic airmass outbreak, the toll of h ypothermia deaths in the c ountry has rivers and lakes across the affected region are freezing.

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Peter Theophilou OAM passes away Diapontia Islands at the age of 76 This group of islands nortw est of Corfu, President of the Parish Community of St Euphemia (Bankstown NSW) and the bilingual day school within it, and where Calypso is said t o have imprisoned presiding member of the NSW Inter Communities Council of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, Mr Pe- Odysseus, provides the perf ect place t o re- ter Theophilou, passed away at midnight on Wednesday January 11, at the age of 76. charge your batteries. *** Condolence Message by His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos on p.2/18 PAGE 20/36 2/18 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA JANUARY 2017

Condolence Message

The sudden and entirely unanticipat- ed death of the ever-remembered Mr Peter Theophilou, President of the Parish Community of St Euphemia and the bilingual day school within it, together with permanent presiding member of the Inter Communities Council of our Archdiocese, stunned all of us, liter- ally “like a thunderbolt on a clear day”. Surely this fellow-parishioner and friend will be greatly mourned. This wholly energetic and unwavering friend of Country did not aspire to have a career in politics within our community, but always acted quietly, trying in every way to give to his co-workers, both clergy and laity, the highest example of hard work and selflessness. Personally, I feel deeply indebted for all his contribution towards dealing with all the challenges confronting our people and the Greek nation, so that, if my health will allow it, I will conduct the funeral service in person, as a most slight indication of my immeasurable gratitude and honour. If not, my tireless Vicar-General, His The late Mr Peter Theophilou OAM Grace Bishop Seraphim of Apollonia, will represent me in this most significant duty. special function annually, in this way erence towards the Great Martyr, St Eu- will deal with the common issues of our I limit myself, therefore, in this in- making them devoted supporters of the phemia, so that any new success, he people, towards the eternal memory of stance, to this brief condolence mes- entire work of the Parish Community would attribute as being specifically this great hero of faith and love. Amen. sage of mine, which is certainly directed and the College of St Euphemia. miracles of this saint. primarily to his family, but at the same The reverence, indeed, of this blessed Let us hope that this unique example In Sydney, 12th January, 2017 time to his many clients of his Account- child of Cyrpus, his particularly afflicted of Peter Theophilou might provide, for Archbishop S T Y L I A N O S ing Office, for whom he would hold a homeland, was comparable to his rev- a long time, inspiration to all those who Against all odds, hope for Cyprus Nikos Konstandaras – Kathimerini, Athens

No one expects that solving the Cyprus issue will be easy. No one besides the Cypriots themselves has a right to set terms for and possible obstacles in the way of a solution. No one expects that problems which existed for decades, and mentalities forged in fire and war, which dominate memories on both sides, will dis- appear. We all understand the difficulty that people face in accepting the end of the current state of affairs in exchange for something that they are not sure will benefit them. However difficult the present situation, it is familiar, and familiarity breeds a sense of security. There are very few instances when ethnic groups dared to give up their rights or guarantees in exchange for living with other, different groups. In the case of Cyprus, the Greek Cypriots have the benefit of being the majority and of running a recognized state; the Turkish Cypriots are isolated but also have the support of Turkish arms and a heavy dependence on Turkey. Both sides have much to give up and much to gain from peaceful coexistence. It is up to the Cypriots to reassure their citizens, to conciliate their two communities, to overcome the voic- es that reject any compromise. It is their business, but proposed banning Muslims from entering, whose plans Russia – ought to support the two sides and not seek the stakes are much bigger. A t a time when divisions could shut millions of people out of their country’s gains on the basis of their own interests. are growing across the world between national, class health system, who says that he will scrap international Humanity’s course is not linear. It goes forward and and religious groups, when European unity is at stake, agreements, can we expect the communities of a small back, up and down. During most of the years of stabili- when powerful countries focus more on their specific country to do the opposite and bring down the wall be- ty of the Pax Americana, Cyprus was divided and a interests rather than the collective good, a decision by tween them? This will occur only when the majority on source of tension. Now that the whole world is splitting two communities to reunite in a federation would pro- both sides believes that cooperation and coexistence apart, Cyprus, after many years of tough experience, vide a message of hope. will benefit them immediately and in the long term, could once again be the exception, showing that even But when the United States elected president a man overcoming domestic opposition. Those outside Cyprus the most difficult problems can be solved. Against all who promised a wall on the border with Mexico, who – whether Greece, Turkey, the EU, the United States or odds. JANUARY 2017 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 3/19 Opinion The Turkey tutorial to fear

By N. Konstandaras - Kathimerini, Athens

Turkey is sinking ever deeper into trouble at home and abroad. The dangers it faces concern not only its own people, its social cohesion and territorial integrity, but also provide lessons for the rest of the world. The first concerns the ease with which an elected government can slide into authoritarianism when it under- mines institutions; the second is how quickly citizens can be divided under the influence of nationalism, pop- ulism and political cynicism; the third concerns the per- ils of subjugating foreign policy to domestic needs. Authoritarianism was always part of Turkish political life. In Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s effort to become om- nipotent through a change of constitution, however, his excesses (which, we must stress, were tempered in his clashes with a “deep state” that repeatedly tried to de- mestic consumption leads to haphazard foreign policy. even as IS followers and Kurdish separatists increase stroy him), have driven the country into the current cri- First, Ankara abandoned a long friendship with Bashar their attacks inside Turkey. sis. al-Assad’s Syria, contributing to the rise of the self-de- The country thus sinks into further violence, division After surviving the attempted coup last July – which clared Islamic State and bringing Turkey into direct con- and economic difficulties. he described as a “godsend” – when almost all Turkish frontation with Russia. Mustafa Kemal exploited his status as a military ge- citizens sided with him, the president has continually in- When this became too dangerous, Turkey changed nius and national savior to impose a single Turkish iden- vested in division and fear in order to keep his support- course and now has troops in Syria and northern Iraq, is tity and a secular system on a country inhabited by ers close to him. tied to Russia’s chariot and its relations with the United many ethnic and religious groups. This tactic preceded July, when Erdogan pushed Kur- States are chilly, to say the least. Despite much cruelty and injustice, the system served dish separatists to pick up arms after years of peace ne- Scores of Turkish soldiers have been killed in clashes the Turks for nearly a century. gotiations so that his AKP party could gain in elections. with IS, and the terrorists even produced a horrendous Today, Erdogan invests in division, in fear, in pop- The greater the tension, the more the government video showing them burning alive two men who they ulism. Cynicism benefits the government for as long as needs new enemies, the more it divides society. said were Turkish soldiers. citizens tolerate it. Abroad, the continual drive to find enemies for do- The danger of a Mesopotamian quagmire is great, But it leads only to further violence and a dead end. 4/20 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA JANUARY 2017

This is a simplistic outlook. It misses the meaning of weakness. It flies in the face of reality. life. It has no regard for what it means to be a person. Our creator does not operate in a manner that is Letter At worse it can culminate in ideas like those of Mel- consistent with people’s ideas. The outward appear- bourne-born Princeton ethicist Professor Peter Sin- ance is not paramount. ger, who considered that some people with disabili- For instance, in the history of the Old and the New ties have a life that is not worthwhile. Testament, those who appeared as young, imperfect, from This ruthless approach is not new. It was held by weak or inadequate in the eyes of others were often some of our ancestors: the ones that were chosen. Joseph, Moses, Gideon, The ancient Greeks and Romans believed that David or the Apostles are some examples. This has any physical or language difference was a mark continued up to the present. Maroubra of inferiority. Plato and Aristotle wrote that In recent times, the advances in medical treatment people with disability should not be allowed to mean that more people with disabilities are able to live. And Spartans passed laws to kill infants survive with some accommodations. Our Church has with impairments. E arly Romans mutilated provided valuable services to them through organisa- children born with impairments and threw tions such as the Estia Foundation or St John’s Com- them into the Tiber River. (National Council on munity Care but this is only a drop in the ocean. More Intellectual Disability) needs to be done. More importantly, people with disabilities are not A hallmark of the Christian tradition is that it never conspicuous in the life of most Greek Orthodox considered the taking of a child’s life allowable. The parishes in Australia. person was valued as an image of God. There is also a In 2011, the official statistics indicated that there sense of responsibility to others: were 383,000 Greek Orthodox in Australia. This The very existence of the handicapped and means that there are likely to be over 45,000 Greek imperfect, and the love bestowed on them by Orthodox children with a disability. These individuals those who care, stands as a testimony to the and their families need our support. sacredness of human life and to our contention As the Standing Conference of the Canonical Or- ne of the things that most people in Maroubra that this sacredness far outweighs any ethic thodox Bishops in the Americas noted: We provide Otry in their life is to fashion a comfortable exis- concerned with the quality of human life (C. tangible evidence of God’s love when we integrate tence for themselves. A general rule seems to Everett Koop, US Surgeon General) people with disabilities. Welcoming every baptized be that a life is not good if it is somehow different Orthodox Christian to full parish involvement is a from others or less than average. According to St Paisios, each disability is a blessing starting point. It will make our community whole. It This applies especially to health. The ideal view of from God. There is a heavenly reward for disability will enrich all of us. life is one where a person is strong and able. It leaves (Volume IV, Family Life, p. 249). There can be comfort out anyone with a physical or mental restriction in and consolation in affliction, especially when God’s The views expressed are those of the author and not neces- their daily life. word revives a person and gives them life. sarily those of the VEMA or St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theo- A disability is seen as a life sentence for the individ- We have a lot to learn about humility and kindness logical College. References are available from the author upon ual and for those around them. Sometimes there is an and patience and forbearance and joy from our sis- request. egotistic view that says: “There, but for the Grace of ters and brothers who have a disability. God, go I”. Moreover, it is wrong to interpret disability as [email protected] CHILDREN AT ST NICHOLAS

day. It was a celebration of the special religious education classes that take place in State Schools throughout the parish. The parish of St Nicholas, Marrickville has a very well organised program under the guidance of Very Rev Fr Christodou- los Economou and Rev Fr Nicholas Bozikis together with the coordinator Mrs Evangelia Vasili. A morning tea had been organised after the liturgy for children and parents, There were almost 100 in attendance and enough food from the philoptochos for around 1000. The children provided parents with a some sweets of course and a blessing for presentation of the Apolytikion of Christ- Christmas and the New Year. mas and an account of the lives of Saints This parish also has made special ef- Paisios and Porphyrios. forts to organise Scripture teaching. It Specially commissioned icons of these ensures that all classes now have two Saints are in the chapel of St Nicholas. teachers (a teacher and an assistant). It The icon of St Paisios commemorates his has also developed resource materials On a warm December Saturday morn- our Church. visit to Australia in 1976 and if I am cor- such as the teaching aid, Major Feast ing, there were many parishioners in Proud parents took a photo. Others rect features the Opera House and even Days of the Orthodox Church for all stu- Marrickville, Sydney attending the liturgy smiled in admiration to hear them recit- kangaroos in miniature. dents. on the feast day of St Dionysios of Za- ing these words in unison. The engaging icon of St Porphyrios In this and many other ways it displays kinthos. At the time for Holy Communion, the shows his right foot standing on some- its concern for religious education in Every liturgy has a special meaning but children went first and the elders waited thing, which was later explained to me as State schools. Fr Christodoulos acknowl- this one has a special purpose. It is held patiently. being Omonoia in Athens. edged the importance of Scripture in his just before Christmas. These children were pupils of the regu- Children were given these icons that own life, saying that on his return from Each year this faithful parish devotes lar weekly program of religious educa- contained morning and evening prayers Greece, he was reunited with the Scrip- this Saturday to children. tion in State Schools in New South on reverse, as well as the Scripture me- ture teacher from his youth. A small group of children came to the Wales, known commonly as “Scripture”. mento for 2016 featuring the baptism of solea of the beautiful church and recited At the conclusion of the service, Very Jesus. Advisory Committee for Teaching Religion the Creed in English. E veryone watched Rev Fr Christodoulos spoke to the con- Fr Christodoulos and Fr Bozikis handed in State Schools intensely. They represented the future of gregation about the importance of the these out to children, together with [email protected] JANUARY 2017 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 5/21 Our Primate’s View MESSAGE FOR THE NEW YEAR

The New Year is a milestone which gives and especially of Judaism and Christianity. us the opportunity to exchange best wish- Here the flow of history is not regarded as es, gifts, greetings and messages. The New a mechanical repetition, but as an evolu- Year has not as yet shown us its character tionary (unfolding, developmental) course. and yet we all await it full of hope and Hence, the name “ linear”. This line, of trust. course, is not always straight. It has zig- zags, ups and downs and repetitions. Nev- Our optimism is so absolute and com- ertheless it does not ever cease to be a for- plete that one would think that someone ward course towards change and develop- had assured us before and that with the ment. new year all will be better for us. In this view of time not only does God ex- One can justifiably ask himself; Why this ist, but He is regarded as the governor of certainty, this careless optimism? time. He is the overseer and He guides it to its final goals without this implying that Of course some light will be thrown on man is not free in his acts and thoughts. our query if we recall how men have per- This is why we said that its course has zig- By ARCHBISHOP ceived time up to this day; whilst for the zags and ups and downs. Α faultless and STYLIANOS measurement of time there existed rela- unimpeded mathematical progression OF AUSTRALIA tively soon a universal agreement so that would be different. wherever we might find ourselves we use the same instruments of measurement, Therefore, in this linear view of time, that is clocks, for an opinion of time gener- which is not mechanical, but ethical, there ally two views have been held by men: the is no room for blind destiny. There exists cyclic view and the linear view. According only the Providence of God on the one to the cyclic view, which was primarily for- hand, and the responsibility of man on the mulated by the Greek philosophers, histo- other. This is why we believe that all will ry is a wheel which turns constantly and fair better with the new year. God cannot repeats itself monotonously so that no one but help wherever he sees man striving for may expect surprises. The myth of Sisy- what is better. phus is the most characteristic illustration of the cyclic view of time. And we must May this trust of ours therefore, not be stress that this view of time is purely me- misplaced for the coming year. chanical. In other words it presupposes a world In which there is no God, or if there I wish to all peace, health and every bles- is, He has no relation whatsoever with the sing from God for the New Year 2017. world and with man.

Alongside this cyclic view, which regards the world as a toy in the hands of a blind destiny, there developed the linear view which is the view of the religious peoples

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FATHER MICHAEL APOSTOLOPOULOS

On behalf of all Arcadians in NSW, the Pan-Arcadian As- sociation farewells Father Michael Apostolopoulos on his final journey. A man who served God and his fellow man with humility. In 2016, Father Michael was kind enough to allow a fellow Arcadian to interview him so that his life story could be briefly included in the Association’s 60th anniversary publication. The result of that interview is re- produced below as a tribute to him and his work. May God give him rest and may his family and parishioners always remember him fondly. Father Michael was born to Panayioti and Eleni Apos- tolopoulos (nee Karoutzos) in the small village of Hotousa in Arcadia on October 6, 1936. The church of his village was St Haralambos whose feast day is cele- brated on February 10th. He grew up with his four siblings, George, Aleko, Ar- modio and Fotini and after attending primary school in Vlaherna and Tripolis and high schooling in Vitina, he completed his military obligations by serving in the Heavy Artillery Division in Yiannena and Haidari. Thereafter he enrolled at the Rizarios Ecclesiastical School from where he graduated. Interestingly enough St Nektarios was the director of the same school for 15 years. After completing his studies in 1962 he worked at the steel works before coming to Australia in 1965. In the same year he married Vasiliki Grammenou (the daughter of Polizois and Kalanda, Jingle Bells Constantina) from the village of Melpia near Kalamata. Father Michael and Presvitera Vasiliki went on to have four children… Eleni, Panayioti, Paul and Con- stantinos and they were all given the names of their grandparents. and fun with Santa in the West In Australia he first lived in Stanmore and worked at Tip Top. Then on April 17th, 1967 we was ordained a deacon by Archbishop Izekiel at St Gerasimos A Transformation of The Hellenic Community Centre Hall into "Santa Land" for the Church Leichhardt and on Holy Thursday morning of the following week he was annual Christmas Function was once again successful and enjoyable for young and ordained a priest at St George Church Rose Bay. His first service was at the old. church of St Constantine and Helen in Newtown. Organised by the Church of Sts Contantine & Helene (Perth, WA) in conjunction A booming Greek immigrant population at the time placed many demands on with the Hellenic Community of Western Australia, the Christmas function took place the church. Greek immigrants and their children were to be found everywhere following the Divine Liturgy on Sunday 27th of November in the Community Hall and Father Michael was sent to Queensland where he served distant parishes, which is situated next door to the Church. often travelling for 17 hours a day by train, going to towns and cities from Glad- The event started with a blessing from the Very Rev Archimandrite Elpidios Karalis stone to Townsville and Emerald. These were difficult years but his presence in and which was followed by the Consul of Greece, Mr Antonios Koliadis, wishing remote areas of Queensland were a blessing for both young and old. everyone a Merry Christmas. After four years of serving many Greek communities that would otherwise A welcoming speech was also given by the President of the Hellenic Community of have had little contact with the priesthood, he returned to Sydney and was ap- WA, Mr Savvas Papasavvas. pointed to the Church of St Euphemia where he served until 2008. It was a peri- The Christmas function was attended by 250 adults and children which started off od during which the Parish flourished and saw amongst many things the estab- with a Lenten Luncheon followed by a formal programme. lishment, building and growth of St Euphemia College which has seen hundreds Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer sung by the Kindergarten students captured the of students graduating since its commencement in 1989. delight of the audience. Student, soldier, worker, priest and family man. Students from both the St Andrew's Day School and after hours Greek School re- Truly a life full of service. We can only say, AΞΙΟΣ ! WORTHY! cited poems, Carols and Biblical texts relating to the Nativity of Christ. The recently established Hellenic Community Dance Group also performed. A children's entertainment group the "Lulus" provided a high-energy show with Christian Dior, Gucci, Ted Baker singing, dancing and audience interaction and which was followed by the cutting of the Lenten Christmas cake. Katerina + Kyriacos Mavrolefteros Squeals of delight echoed in the hall upon the arrival of " Santa" and this was the highlight for all the children as they had been waiting patiently... Santa distributed to all the children a gift and they had the opportunity to have a photo with "Santa". A very successful function put together by many volunteers and as one of the grandmothers who attended summarised it all up so well: “We enjoyed everything; the children loved their presents, the entertainment provided for the children was great, and it was a yummy lunch”.

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The Greek Orthodox Board of Education congratulates all Greek Orthodox Colleges in Australia for their outstanding results in the Year 12 HSC, VCE, SACE and WACE examinations

THE GREEK ORTHODOX BOARD OF EDUCATION (GOBE) Professional Development x Through St Andrew’s Theological College, provide Courses for all The Greek Orthodox Board of Education is the central body which represents the educators in Orthodox Schools on a Christ-centred approach to day schools of our Archdiocese around Australia, providing a strong voice in education based on theologically informed values. issues of common interest. Greek Language Studies It has taken some time since it was first established in 1990. However, the GOBE x Develop positive public awareness of the teaching of Modern Greek is now a dynamic and decisive reality. within Archdiocese Schools.

Enhance the status of both Modern Greek and Classical Greek It functions under the Patronage and Presidency of our Primate, His Eminence x studies in each State. Archbishop, and is Chaired in Sydney by His Grace Bishop Seraphim of Apollonia. x Regularly advertise and publish notable student work and events The GOBE enjoys the collaboration of our Colleges and has the authority to through the media. determine the religious, spiritual, cultural, and organizational standards which x Conduct Workshops for Coordinators and relevant Staff to ensure our Archdiocese expects in the mission of education. Programmes and Resources are developed and implemented effectively. TERMS OF REFERENCE x Publicly recognise and award students achievement in collaboration with other key bodies and stakeholders. The Board of Education confers and provides advice for the coordination across x Provide professional development to teachers of Modern and Greek Orthodox Archdiocesan Schools within the following areas: Classical Greek. x Orthodox Studies x Modern and Classical Greek language Promotion of Orthodox Education x Promotion of the ethos, phronema and values of Greek Orthodox x Coordinate the promotion of Orthodox Education through written Schools and social media as a united Sector, still maintaining individual x Coordination of response to relevant issues, providing a National schools’ identities within the umbrella of Orthodox Education as a voice to our Sector whole. x Promotion of common advertising and marketing campaigns x Determine and approve the participation of our Archdiocese x Professional development of staff through St Andrew’s Theological Schools in any community events. College National Voice The Board of Education is comprised of the following representatives of each Day x Provide advocacy on behalf of Orthodox Schools in promoting their School: interests as a Sector, particularly in issues affecting levels of x Parish Priest government policy and funding. x Parish President Review & Assessment of All Proposals for Future Parish Day Schools x School Principal x Parishes across Australia must be made aware that all proposals for ROLES and RESPONSIBILITIES establishing future Day Schools are required to be forwarded to the Archdiocese Board of Education for Review & Assessment at least Orthodox Studies three years prior to commencement. x Review programmes related to Orthodox Studies within a Primary x All proposals will be assessed to ensure current and future and Secondary context. demographics, financial viability, and impact on existing schools is x Develop programmes for use at all Archdiocesan Day Schools. analysed, to indicate future sustainability. x Provide professional development to teachers of Orthodox Studies. x Recommendations will then be made accordingly, based on the terms stated above, to His Grace and His Eminence.

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Macedonian-era tomb GreeceA Greek-British awarded baritone as opens to the public lives his own fairy tale in the Vatican in Thessaloniki “Destination of Year 2013”

The marble door that once sealed its entrance is on display at the Istanbul Archaeology Museums, the most striking find made by Greek Ottoman-era archaeologist Theodore Makridi during his excavations of a tomb in Derveni, near Thessaloniki, two years before the northern Greek port city was liber- By MARIANNA KAKAOUNAKI – Kathimerini, Athens tionship with the Church (he was also baptized in a ated. The double-chambered barrel-vaulted tomb is Catholic church by his mother), but the last couple of among the greatest discoveries in the area and has That morning, St Peter’s Basilica was full of tourists. It years have changed him. “It might seem strange, but been associated with Lete, one of the greatest cities seemed to be an ordinary day, but something in the air I’ve even felt closer to Greece here – from the service of the ancient Kingdom of Macedonia. made it feel special. Behind a screen, some workers which always begins with ‘K yrie eleison’ [Lord, have Nevertheless, it lay almost completely abandoned were assembling a huge manger while others could be mercy], the Orthodox priest who attends each sanctifi- for over a century. The elements did their worst and seen carrying big wooden partitions. It quickly dominat- cation, or the countless sculptures crafted by Greek this beautiful historic structure was at the point of ed a large part of the church, and people gathered to artists.” collapse in 2011, when it was finally slated for res- see what was going on. He accompanied me to the church, full of enthusiasm. toration and protection under the European Union Within a few minutes, everything went silent. A Now he knows every corner: the secret wooden eleva- structural funds program for 2007–2013, with a melody began to play from the speakers. Next to the tor up to the terrace, the complex system of speakers budget of 1.2 million euros. Work on the site com- Chair of Saint Peter, 22 men and an orchestra per- and microphones recently put in place to reproduce the menced in 2012 and now the Tomb of Makridi Bey, formed a beautiful rendition of “Adeste Fideles.” The acoustics of the Sistine Chapel, and the “autographs” as it is known, constitutes one of the highlights of rehearsals for the Christmas E ve and New Year’s func- scratched into the wall with penknives by the choir Thessaloniki’s historic sites. tions had begun. Among the singers was Mark Spy- members. When we arrived in front of Michelangelo’s Dated to between the late 4th and early 3rd cen- ropoulos, a British baritone with Greek roots, who, two Pieta, he stopped. tury BC, with a monumental facade in the Ionic years earlier, found himself in the oldest church choir in “This is the exact spot the maestro told me to stand rhythm and a marble sarcophagus in the death the world, the personal choir of the pope, or Cappella on New Year’s E ve in 2014. He suddenly opened the chamber, the tomb is a splendid sample of architec- Musicale Pontificia. “Even now there are times when I curtain and there was Pope Francis. I lost my compo- ture and burial rites, as well as evidence of the in- feel that all this is a fairy tale,” he told me as we sat in a sure, I had no idea what the correct protocol was: credible wealth that poured into the Kingdom of cafe at the Vatican entrance. Should I kiss his hands? His feet?” The pope, full of en- Macedonia with the return of Alexander the Great’s Having studied music and opera in England, he decid- thusiasm, welcomed him. “You came from London? army from its Eastern campaign. ed to try his luck at the major opera houses of Italy. Af- And you will sing with us? That’s fantastic!” “When we took over, the condition of the tomb ter one audition, he had the opportunity to speak with He might not speak to the pope very often, but stan- was lamentable. The structure was distorted and the the conductor of the Vatican choir. “The first interview ding at his side at every public appearance, he feels like antechamber had settled onto the scaffolding that went well and they asked me to join a rehearsal which he’s got to know him. “He doesn’t want to stand on the had propped it up since 1997,” says architect and re- had just started. As I was leaving, they casually told me balcony but in the square, among the people. He has in- storer Fani Athansiou. to come back for Christmas. I returned to London, not credible empathy. You see the small things, how he will An interdisciplinary team of experts conducted a knowing if they really meant it.” kneel to talk to a child in a wheelchair, how he listens dozen studies before any decisions could be taken to Without a steady job in his field, he was working days and gives time to ordinary people.” start restoring the structure and to protect the site at Harrods department store and in the evenings pre- When we crossed St Peter’s Square, he pointed to the with a solid shelter, part of which is submerged in senting bouquets on stage to opera singers. “I was con- roof of a dark building. “That’s the pope’s new apart- the ground. The team (comprising Venetia Malama, stantly on tenterhooks, thinking what a great opportu- ment. It’s like a room in a three-star hotel. He left be- Maria Miza, Maria Sarantidou and Alexis Papa- nity it was. I finally plucked up the courage to get in hind a luxury apartment.” sotirou) then proceeded to restore the road that led touch with them again.” He wrote to the conductor ask- up to the tomb, its Ionic facade and the original col- ing, “Does the offer still stand?” “Of course,” came the The smallest state ors of the plaster that adorned its walls and arches. reply. Spyropoulos took the next flight to Rome. Restored and illuminated at night, the monumen- He participated in two rehearsals and they informed Behind the imposing gates where the Swiss Guards tal tomb – 10 meters in length and 8 meters in him that he would be taking part in the Christmas Mass. stand in their colorful uniforms lies the smallest nation- height – constitutes yet another piece of evidence in “Three tailors measured me for the clothes I was to state in the world. Today, around 800 people live there. the narrative shaped by a plethora of other finds on wear that night. I couldn’t believe that one moment I Apart from their houses and administrative offices, the strategic significance of Lete, a city that was in- was selling perfumes at Harrods and the next standing there are supermarkets, restaurants, a gas station, heli- habited from early Neolithic (5,600–5,300 BC) to Ro- next to the pope, singing in front of 25,000 people in a port, pharmacy, post office, radio and television sta- man times, archaeologist K aterina Tzanavari ex- performance broadcast live across the world.” tion, and a shop “where American priests often go to plains. Built before Thessaloniki, it was a fortress on Spyropoulos might only speak a few words of Greek, buy Gucci glasses,” said Spyropoulos, laughing. the narrow stretch between the plain of Langadas but he grew up with stories of his Greek family – such as He has now seen three new years in with the pope, and Lake Koroneia, and experienced its peak during his great-grandfather from Volos, who exported Papas- and this time Francis gave him a gift of a traditional the reign of Philip II. tratos tobacco products to the United Kingdom, where panettone and a bottle of Prosecco. “On New Year’s Excavations in the vicinity have also brought to his customers included the royal family – and spending Eve, we participate in the service, then sleep for two light the Sanctuary of Demeter and K ore (1936), un- carefree summer holidays at his grandfather’s home in hours – something that’s hard to do because of the fire- looted graves from a large Archaic cemetery (1962), Kyrenia, Cyprus, before the Turkish invasion. works and excitement – and then we come back here in the ancient settlement and masterpieces in metal His grandmother and grandfather met and fell in love the morning for the morning service. It’s exhausting, and gold (including the famed Derveni K rater, metal in London, where they had migrated with their families but I would not change it,” he told me as we parted utensils, precious vessels, marble statues and the during the 1920s. They were married at St Sophia’s ways for him to return to rehearsal, and, by the time Derveni Papyrus). These finds grace the permanent Cathedral, a Greek Orthodox church in Bayswater, the clock struck midnight, more than 25,000 people had collection halls of the Archaeological Museum of where they baptized their son and later their grandson. gathered in St Peter’s Square to watch the service, in Thessaloniki. As a youngster, Spyropoulos never had a special rela- which Spyropoulos sang to welcome the New Year. JANUARY 2017 16/32 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA

Where the Ancient Faith + 21st century media merge The Brothers Robinson

Stephan directing Andrew on set (Andrew often acts as well as co-direct)

By Chris Vlahonasios TRANSFIGURE Media

- PART 2 -

What have been some of your greatest achieve- ments? S: We entered a UK competition and made it to the final ten which led to being able to pitch a short-film idea to a panel of judges at Pinewood Studios. So many movies are made there (Star Wars, James Bond and more)! I also edited a short-film which screened at BAFTA in London.

A: We have won a few short film competitions, the Aputure Short Film competition 2015, Getty Images Lets Make Something competition 2016. We made an action comedy with the support of Fyffes Bananas (an unusual and hilarious project). And recently, our biggest short film yet, funded by the Fashfest event in A: If I were to explain a shot that I would like to cap- film, “the Alternate” which was screened at F ashfest Canberra. ture to someone who isn’t my brother, I find I have to in Canberra, will be online soon. We had a great time really articulate what it is that I want. Whereas with with crew, cast and producers making that one! We What have been your greatest challenges? Stephan, all I have to do is throw my arms up and go are planning to make bigger short films in the New S: Getting out and making things, without worrying if “whoosh” and he will know exactly what I mean. Year and are looking for funding and sponsors. we have enough crew, equipment or ability. I’ve We are currently planning a science fiction drama learnt that we can actually make films just by going Where do you hope this creative journey will take based on a biblical Old Testament story! for it. Also, an on-going challenge has been to get you? films funded. S: The dream is make feature films; films that enter- A: We have been blessed, and we wouldn’t have tain and encourage and leave you in a better place been able to have done these things without the A: The most challenging thing for me has been just to than when you walked into the cinema. kindness and help of people who have believed in us begin new films. Once all the self-doubts are laid a- and continually work hard with us to make films and side and we begin, things seem to fall into place. A: It would be fantastic to make feature films. There skits. We are grateful to them and we are grateful to are so many good stories that could be done justice God. to screen. I hope to able to work on stories of hope + + + What’s it like working alongside with your brother? and courage, of real events and people and imaginary S: Fantastic! We get along so well, we have a similar ones. TRANSFIGURE Media is an online media-house that promotes way of thinking. One of us can come up with half an the creative works of Orthodox Christians from around the idea, and the other one will complete it. It’s also in- Are there any new works coming up soon? world. credibly easy to explain concepts to each other. S & A: We are continually making and uploading new W: transfiguremedia.com skits to our YouTube channel. Also, our new short- P: 0423 273 803

Left: Brother Stephan - pitching a short film at the finals of a UK competition in Pinewood Studios. Right: A still from 'Time Traveller', a film that won a trophy with Getty Images JANUARY 2017 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 17/33

The top most stunning photos of snow-covered Greece: From ancient ruins to modern cities!

Recently Greece experienced a cold snap that along with it, brought on something that not all parts of Greece are accustomed to receiving - a snowfall that accumulated and stuck! From the islands to the mainland, there were some spectacular and rare images that were snapped, capturing the snow-covered cities and their ruins in still life. Here are some of the most stunning photos showing everything from the ancient Mi- noan temple of K nossos in Heraklion, Crete to the Rio- Antirrio bridge! Greece’s many places of worship

By Apostolos Lakasas - kathimerini, Athens

In Greece, evidence of Orthodoxy Christianity, whose roots are intertwined with those of the nation, is everywhere: Countless churches, chapels and shrines, in squares, on mountain tops, in caves, carved in- to the rock, as if crafted by invisible, all-powerful hands, by the sea or in private spaces. Official figures point to a total of 9,792 parish and monastery churches, but this figure does not include the hundreds of privately owned places of worship and chapels in cemeteries. Many have been declared World Heritage sites. Most churches are dedicated to the Virgin Mary (Theotokos, Panaghia etc) Saint Demetrios (Aghios Dimitrios), Saint Nicholas (Aghios Nikolaos), Saints Constantine and Helen (Aghioi Konstantinos kai Eleni) and the Holy Trinity (Aghia Triada). Most island churches are dedicated to Aghios Nikolaos, patron saint of sailors and fishermen, due to the fact that tra- ditionally, most island families relied to a greater or cultural monuments and churches were built, mainly fessor at the Theological School of Athens. lesser degree on the sea – which could of course be on Crete (before the Ottoman conquest) and the Ion- “And on the smaller islands you will find hundreds deadly – for a living. ian Islands (which were not conquered by the Ot- of churches, not dozens. The reason is the experience According to the report by the General Secretariat tomans). of the danger of a life at sea prompts the building of of Religion, of the 9,792 registered churches, 9,146 In total, 350 Christian places of worship are consid- churches dedicated to the patron saint of sailors and belong to parishes and 646 to monasteries. These in ered cultural monuments and, as such, are protected. chapels to women in their lives, such as a mother or turn fall within the jurisdiction of the Church of Unfortunately, a significant number of the B yzantine wife.” Greece. Most parishes, and thus parish churches – a churches and monasteries of A thens were destroyed In terms of other Christian denominations, more total of 249 – come under the Metropolis of Ioannina. and looted over the centuries. Thus, after the publica- than 129 churches and monasteries belong to the As the general secretary of the Secretariat for Reli- tion of the declaration on the independence of the Catholic Church. The churches tend to be small, incor- gious Affairs, Georgios K alantzis, explained, each Greek Church with a series of decrees, monasteries porated into private property and designed to serve parish and church are connected to a number of vil- with fewer than six monks were dissolved and their as a place of worship for a limited group of people, al- lages, and the number of churches each diocese has property confiscated. though there are a few free-access churches. Accord- does not have a direct correlation with the number of And then there are chapels in gorges, in caves or in ing to the report by the general secretary of the Sec- residents in that region. other inaccessible places, many of which are on the is- retariat for Religious Affairs, legally licensed churches According to the report, in Greece, numerous lands. For example, it is estimated that Tinos has number around 300. Byzantine era (330-1453) churches have been pre- more than 1,000 small churches. “Behind every good The number of legally licensed places of worship for served. Many were built on ancient temples and Christian is a mother who taught them their faith. In other religious communities is 20. These belong to re- shrines in an effort to purge the region of its pagan every Greek landscape there is a small chapel at least, ligious communities of Jews (11), Buddhists (seven), past. In the period from 1453 to 1830, several notable if not a splendid cathedral.” says Marios Begzos, pro- Hindus (three), Muslims (four) and Baha’is (six). JANUARY 2017 18/34 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA Arts, Food & Wine Editor: Imogen Coward The culinary bookworm: New Aussie Morsels

By I. Coward

Summer, the abundance of fresh food, and the cele- bratory atmosphere of the warm balmy evenings make it the perfect time to venture out into new food territo- ries. Whether it’s trying your hand at a new cuisine, or visiting food producers and restaurants, a little bit of local knowledge is always a good thing.

Flavours of New South Wales

This latest offering from family publishing team Smu- dge, who specialise in culinary travel books, is an absolute delight for cooks and restaurant-goers alike. The main food regions of NSW - Blue Mountains, Byron Bay, Central Ranges, Mudgee, Newcastle and the Central Coast, Hunter Valley, Southern Highlands and South Coast, and the Riverina and Canberra - each have their own section in this sizable book. Beautifully illustrated, and with plenty of photo- graphs, each section offers an introduction to the producers, chefs and restauranteurs of the regions, business by business, as well as helpful suggestions about where to stay. Whilst not comprehensive, the selection is certainly enough to whet the appetite, and has enough variety to interest most palates and budgets from the unique Restaurant Botanica in the Hunter Val- deed Australian bookshelf. and his no-nonsense passion for cheese informs every ley to the superb Zokoko chocolate makers at the foot aspect and makes this book both educational, as well as of the Blue Mountains. A variety of cuisines, including Milk Made: A book about Cheese mouth-watering. From the meek and mild fresh chee- Mediterranean, Asian and northern European influ- ses like labneh or fetta, to the ‘odiferous’ (or, in every- enced, are all well represented. Written by Nick Haddow, the man behind Tasmania’s day terms, truly pong-y) washed rind cheeses, the book For those who prefer to cook their way around a re- acclaimed Bruny Island Cheese Co. this is a uniquely combines history and recipes with practical hands-on gion, rather than simply eat out, an added bonus is the Australian guide to cheese. Haddow is well known to advice for the cheesemaker/buyer/eater. It also in- myriad of recipes spread throughout the book. Utilising Australian foodies and chefs alike for his superb cludes sections on other milk products such as butter region specific ingredients and wines, the selection is groundbreaking cheeses. From the ODO (one day old, and yoghurt, and recipes to use not only these and nicely varied and strongly reflects Australian cuisine’s marinated cheese), to the nutty and flavoursome C2 cheese, but also every element created in the course of melding of world-flavours with our own unique home- made with raw milk, Bruny Island cheeses have been making them including whey, and butter milk. Sprinkled grown twist. Ranging from the very modern and mini- groundbreaking in more ways than one and are well throughout the book are also insights into the present malist influenced 48 Hour Kobe Beef Cheek, Pickled Car- worth seeking out. Now we’re also treated to some of state of cheesemaking world-wide, but especially in re- rot, Burnt Onion to the more traditional Pork and Apri- the knowledge behind the cheeses with Milk Made gard to Australia. The true gulf between your ‘everyday cot Terrine or Pear, Hazelnut and Coffee Cake, there is which covers just about everything you could want to block of homogenous cheddar’ and artisan cheeses is something for every taste. know about cheese including how to make it, how to brought into sharp focus, not just in terms of the price- Together with Ewan Mc Eoin’s Field Guide to Austra- choose it, how to store it, how to use it and of course, tag but the actual product itself and the care that it re- lian Produce (reviewed in the Vema Oct 2016), Fla- how to eat it. quires. Milk Made (Hardie Grant Books, 2016, RRP vours of New South Wales (Smudge Publishing, 2016, Unlike many other books on the topic, Haddow’s ex- $49.95) is an excellent addition to every culinary book RRP $80) is a must for every New South Wales, and in- tensive hands-on expertise, including with raw milk, collection.

THE GREEK AUSTRALIAN The oldest circulating Greek newspaper outside VEMA Greece DECEMBER 2016 Tel. (02) 9559 7022 Fax: (02) 9559 7033 E-mail: [email protected] OUR ARCHBISHOP’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2016 PAGES 5/33 FFoooodd && WWiinnee

Miracle Worker

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6th EPISCOPAL Feast of the Nativity of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ASSEMBLY OF OCEANIA Summer stickies: The Feast of the Nativity of Jesus is one of The members of the 6th Episcopal Assembly of Canonical Orthodox Bishops of Oceania welcomed the opportunity the most joyful days of the Orthodox Church. to meet in Sydney on Thursday 8th December, 2016, under the chairmanship ex officio of His Eminence Archbishop It ranks next to the greatest holiday, the Res- Stylianos of Australia. urrection of Jesus. The Feast of the Birth of Present were: His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos (Ecumenical Patriarchate); His Eminence Archbishop Paul (Anti- Jesus is also known as the “Incarnation of ochian Church); His Grace Bishop George (Russian Church); His Grace Bishop Siluan (Serbian Church); His Grace Bish- Christ.” This means that Jesus became a man op Mihail (Romanian Church); His Eminence Metropolitan Amphilochios (Ecumenical Patriarchate); His Grace Bishop and came into the world to save us. We also Ezekiel (Assistant Bishop); His Grace Bishop Seraphim (Assistant Bishop); His Grace Bishop Nikandros (Assistant Bish- refer to this joyous feast as Christmas. op) and His Grace Bishop Iakovos (Assistant Bishop). PAGES 18/46 - 19/47 The Announcement with decisions rendered at the Assembly, will be published in January’s issue. To our readers we extend Di Lusso (Mudgee, NSW) Aleatico 2016 our sincere good wishes for a Merry Christmas and Arcadia An uncommon grape variety in Australia, Aleatico grapes are associated predomi- a Happy New Year The heart of the Peloponnese retains a genuine rustic feel amid traditional villages and fir forests. 2017 PAGE 24/52 nantly with Tuscany, and are a variety of muscat. This Rosé style vintage is particularly noteworthy for its fragrant aromas of roses, lychee, musk, a hint of spice and muscat. The Greek Australian Sweet but not cloying, it goes especially well with espresso flavoured panna cotta, bis- VEMA cotti and strawberry for a perfect conclusion to a summer meal. Cost: around $30 for a 500ml bottle The oldest circulating Tamburlaine (Orange, NSW) Reserve Noble Chardonnay 2013 Greek newspaper The unusual choice of variety for this fortified creates a surprising yet quite delight- outside Greece ful combination of flavours. Ripe apricot, peach and buttery elements are joined together with underlying raisin and marmalade notes sharpening the flavours and bringing them together in a refreshing dessert wine. Good to drink now, it should also age Tel: (02) 9559 7022 gracefully. Fax: (02) 9559 7033 Email: [email protected] Cost: around $35 for a 375ml bottle JANUARY 2017 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 19/35

More and more CyprusGreece security awarded talks toas conclude Turks buying “Destinationthis month, saysof Year source 2013” A working group due to convene on January 18 to on January 18. “The general agreement is that (working hammer out security arrangements for a post-settle- group session) should not take place for more than two Greek property ment Cyprus will meet for two to three days only, fol- or three days,” the source told Reuters, requesting lowed by another round of high-level talks, a source anonymity because of the sensitivity of present discus- Turks acquiring property in Greece are mostly people close to the Turkish Cypriot side said. sions. This would be followed by a new summit of with a high level of education, medium or high income, Talks in Geneva last week failed to produce a break- politicians, possibly at a ‘higher level’ than the foreign originating from western Turkey and mainly from the through in a conflict spanning decades, though the ministers who met in Geneva last week, the source Aegean coast and Istanbul, and constitute one of the three countries which are stakeholders in Cyprus – said. most dynamic group of buyers in the local market along Britain, Greece and Turkey – agreed to set up the work- “All this should take place within January.” The Greek with the British, the Germans, the French and the Ital- ing group to look at security arrangements after these side seeks abolition of the guarantor system, accusing ians. turned out to be a major sticking point. Turkey of abusing it through its 1974 invasion and the Market professionals say that the number of buyers The Greek Cypriot side has previously said there was continued stationing of some 30,000 Turkish troops in from Turkey has increased considerably since 2011, no time frame for the talks. The working group, made the north. The Turkish side says some form of presence when property prices in Greece started to nosedive, to up of technocrats from all countries involved, was must be maintained to protect the minority Turkish peak with annual rates of 11.7 percent in 2012 and 10.9 scheduled to meet at the Swiss resort of Mont Pelerin side from a repeat of the turbulent 1960s. percent in 2013, according to Bank of Greece data. Yet the number of Turkish buyers has jumped since last summer, experts say. Mina Bougonikolou, head of the InterCasa real estate agency, which has worked with several Turkish investors in recent years, told Kathimeri- ni that demand has taken off after the failed coup in Turkey last summer. “The political situation and insecu- rity felt by many Turks has translated into an investment interest in Greece,” she said, adding that besides seeing buying a property in Greece as an investment, there are many Turkish citizens who would consider moving to the country. Another factor sending Turkish buyers to Greece is a slump in the price rally in Turkey, as after a period of high increases in prices, rates have now stabilized, re- ducing the prospects of future capital gains for investors.

Australian ambassador in Athens John Griffin

Kind words from Australia

Australia’s Ambassador in Athens John Griffin expressed satisfaction with developments in Greece, acknowledging the opportunities opening up for enterprises, during a recent meeting with E cono- my Minister Dimitris Papadimitriou. Griffin also stressed that Australia is willing to contribute toward the effort to help the Greek economy return to a course of growth. Papadimitriou stressed the need for the promotion of Greek exports, aiming at their strongest possible penetration of the Australian market, while citing Greece’s highly skilled human resources. JANUARY 2017 20/36 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA Travel Diapontia Islands Simply captivating This group northwest of Corfu, where Calypso is said to have imprisoned Odysseus, provides the perfect place to recharge your batteries

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The Diapontia, comprising a cluster of three small, verdant islands and a number of rocky, uninhabited islets, fade into the haze off the northwestern coast of Corfu. Until recent decades, Erikoussa, Mathraki and Othoni - the westernmost part of Greece - were rather inaccessible and among the last areas to join the national power grid. Tourist development is minimal and the islets are among the most sce- nic, tranquil and rela-xed places to spend a holiday in Greece, ideal for reading and walking. Some references identify Oth- oni with Homer’s Ogygia, home of the nymph Calypso, who imprisoned Odysseus in a cave for seven years in the hope of making him her immortal husband. More recently, historical re- footpaths offering opportunities cords show that the isles were for walks with spectacular first populated under Venetian views of the beaches, the sea, rule in the 16th century. the nearby islet of Diaplo and During British rule, which end- three satellite rock islets - ac- ed in 1864, they were used as cording to legend, the boat and places of exile for propagators anchor of a pirate ship turned of unification with Greece. Made into stone when its crew at- up mostly of skilled seafarers, tempted to pillage the Chapel of the population dropped sharply Aghios Nikolaos on Diaplo. with the advent of the steam- The nearly 2-mile-long beach ship; transatlantic emigration Mathraki, the southernmost of Portelo on the east side of took the biggest toll. A reversal Mathraki (facing Corfu) is the of the trend in the last 40 years and smallest of the three, is 4.5 nautical miles northwest of Cor- highlight of the island. There is or so, however, has breathed also Fyki Bay in the west and new life into the community. fu. It has an area of 3.1 sq.km. and a population of just 300. Apidies and Arvanitiko in the While Othoni is mostly rocky, south. Erikoussa and Mathraki have hil- has one hotel and some rooms There is no organized settle- waiting to be discovered by va- for rent, is a great place to ment here, just small clusters of cationers. Plaka, the port, has Othoni (population 650) lies 12 ly terrains, with several good nautical miles northwest of Cor- beaches. spend the night and enjoy some houses that are separated into just four houses, a taverna- real peace and quiet after the two districts, Ano Panta and Ka- comegrocery store for the en- fu and covers an area of 10 Pastel pink- and ocher-painted sq.km. It has a jagged shoreline houses are scattered amid the last noisy groups of day-trippers to Panta. Mathraki is the least tire islet and the municipality bu- depart. visited of the Diapontia, still reau. Mathraki is crossed by and an impressive landscape, varying greenery provided by with the highest peak at 393 m. olive and cypress trees. The tiny port and pretty beach of Erikoussa, 6 nautical miles 1 2 3 Ammos lie on the southern coast from Corfu and the northern- and have most tourism facilities. most of the group, owes its na- Thick vegetation, rare rock for- me to the heather (“reiki” in How to get there Where to eat Where to stay mations and the small, scattered Greek) which grows on the hill- clusters of houses make for re- sides and bursts into flower in In Othoni: Calypso Hotel (tel warding walks in the interior. springtime. It is the most popular If you’re traveling by car, head for In Othoni: New York, souvlaki, tav- the port of Igoumenitsa on the main- erna and grill; Mikros, taverna- 26630.71578), 60 euros for a double Most of the shoreline is rocky and most populous of the three, land’s northwestern coast and take comegrocery store serving few but room; K. Katehis (tel 26630.72157), and inaccessible. with a community of 700. The lo- the ferry to Corfu. Igoumenitsa is at tasty classic and grilled dishes; Locan- rooms and studios; V. Katehis (tel For swimming, head to Fyki in cal port doubles as a splendid the western end of the Egnatia High- da, good Italian restaurant but open- 26630.71586) and T. Katehis (tel the north or Aspri Ammos in the 6976.785.763) apartments, up to 110 beach well protected from way that crosses northern Greece. ing doubtful this season; Kaprokios, southwest. Nearby is Calypso’s new taverna for fresh fish and grilled euros a night. In Mathraki: Christos westerly winds. Erikoussa, with Corfu can also be reached by air cave - a 20-minute boat ride a total area of 4.5 square kilo- (Olympic Air, tel 801.801.0101; Aegean meat. In Mathraki: Dolphins (tel Argyros (known locally as Filios, tel Airlines, tel 801.11.20000). From Cor- 26630.71853), on the port, where 26630.71652) and Anastasios Kas- away from the local port. The meters and its highest point at fu, the Alexandros ferry (tel Spyros has some excellent dishes simis (tel 26630.71700); free camping charm of the place is such as to just 121 meters, is ideal for 26610.40002/ 26314) sails to Othoni and appetizers - try the cuttlefish; is allowed on the islet, with the ex- make it sound more convincing walking. One of the trails leads three or four times weekly, at 6.30 Yiannis (tel 26630.72108), on Arvanitia ception of the area of Portelo and on that Odysseus was in fact capti- to Fyki Bay in the west (formerly a.m. There are also boats leaving dai- beach, provides appetizers and fresh condition you don’t leave any garbage vated by the place rather than behind (Mathraki Municipality, tel the island’s port) and another to ly from the port of Aghios Stefanos fish. In Erikoussa, the hotel has home- held captive. the vast sandy stretch of Bragini Avlioton as well as boat tours from made dishes. Ask for potato pie any- 26630.71200). In Erikoussa: Erikoussa Sidari. Hotel (tel 26630.71555/71110). on the west coast. Porto, which where. ATHENSPLUS