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+ BARTHOLOMEW Lord Jesus Christ. We participate this year BY THE MERCY OF GOD ARCHBISHOP once again in the universal celebration of the Standing without wavering upon the rock of OF CONSTANTINOPLE Resurrection, through which and on account faith in the Lord’s resurrection and our own, NEW ROME AND ECUMENICAL of, we experience in our life the transcendence we sing joyfully along with the hymnographer PATRIARCH of death and all sorrow. and praise the sacred and all-venerable Pascha. UNTO THE ENTIRE PLENITUDE The outward and festal Pascha, but also the OF THE CHURCH We bow before and thank our Lord Jesus inner and mystical one, which is accomplished GRACE, MERCY AND PEACE FROM Christ, Who rose from the dead, because He in the depths of our hearts, instills in our spirit THE GLORIOUSLY RISEN SAVIOR renders worthy those of us who, in the ortho- the life of the Risen Christ and the unquench- CHRIST dox way, worship and honor Him to see the able joy of the eternal life in Christ. wondrous deeds of God, to become recipients Christ is Risen! of the supernatural light of His resurrection, We rejoice in every way, enjoying in body and which leads us to a new life, and to feel this new spirit the gifts of Jesus Christ who loves us. And We welcome with this joyous salutation, life pulsating robustly in our hearts and van- we wholeheartedly wish that all our fellow beloved brethren and sons and daughters in quishing the many and great sorrows of the human beings would become participants of Patriarch Bartholomew the Lord, the feast of the Resurrection of our present life. this joy and blissful life, especially those who are downtrodden by various sorrows and tribu- lations and those who do not know the joy of the Resurrection and the love of the Risen Christ towards us all. Faith in the Resurrection of Christ and participation in it deflect every pain, offer hope, conquer the fear of death, and grant optimism and joy.

We are not ignorant of human pain, injustice, harrasment, illness, poverty and deprivation. We do not live outside the present sorrowful universal condition. We are crucified with Christ and suffer with all our fellow human beings that are treated unjustly.

But we know that there is a healer of all these, our Risen Lord Jesus Christ, who suffered and was crucified for us, who also granted us victo- ry over death and, overcoming all sorrows, the expectation of ineffable joy and the indis- putable promise of eternal life.

The feast of the Resurrection of Christ is for us a turning point of joy within the vast sea of the sorrows of life. It is a point of recovery through hope and of re-equipment through spiritual endurance and vigor, so that we can face the complexities of contemporary life with opti- mism. It is from this feast that we draw courage, according to the word of the Lord, “be of good cheer, I have overcome the world”, because the Resurrection is the great- est victory over the power of evil in the world, which is very good inasmuch as it was God’s goodness that created it for us human beings.

The Resurrection of Christ reminds us that we have the possibility and the duty through His grace to resist every fall into sin, every disap- pointment and pessimism, and to look to Him and to His Church for receiving Divine Grace and help in every difficult circumstance of our life.

Be of good cheer, then, beloved sons and daughters in the Lord, and make peace with one another, rejoicing in the worldwide paschal celebration, because Christ’s Resurrection is also our resurrection, and Christ’s victory over evil can also be ours through His grace and our persistence in the struggle against every evil, pain and bereave- ment.

This is what we wholeheartedly wish for all of you, on whom we invoke the grace, the peace and the strength of the Risen Christ. And we call all of you to repeat at this Pascha as well, the salutation of the victory of Christ over every evil.

Christ is Risen!

Holy Pascha 2002 +Bartholomew of Constantinople Your fervent supplicant before God MAY 2002 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 3/23 Editorial Adopting a spirit of our own, but what kind?

What was noticeable at the recent ANZAC celebrations? Perhaps it was the record is that, while there are countless dedicated, sincere and powerful believers in God number of people who cheered as they lined the street parades in our capital cities. throughout Australia, you could be excused for not noticing them in our streets, in Perhaps it was the newfound eagerness of the young relatives of the diggers to wear our conversations or in our public debates. their fathers’ and grandfathers’ medals proudly in the parades. Or was it the notice- able increase in patriotic fervour, manifested in an almost religious manner through Yet in spite of this, we are witnessing the development of a public culture that the now popular ‘pilgrimage’ to Gallipoli, or the acknowledgement of the greatest espouses old-fashioned values, but in a new way. Three examples of these values are: sacrifice that those young men made on its shores on April 25, 1915, or the reverence paid to their tombs, or the realization that moral victory has arisen from a physical 1) self-sacrifice (already seen in the ANZAC celebrations) defeat, or the sacredness of memory epitomized in the words ‘Lest We Forget’? 2) giving to the less fortunate (as with, for example, the very popular annual 40 hour famine organized by World Vision between May 17-19 The outpouring of emotion nationwide had an almost religious character; the sym- this year) bolism involved seems to unknowingly align itself more with spiritual orientation 3) volunteering of time (without any expectation of reward, than with a purely historical commemoration. made particularly prominent during the Sydney Olympic Games) Intriguing, isn’t it, that ANZAC Day, fixed on our calendar as April 25, always lies within the orbit of the moveable feast of Easter. A feast which, for the Christian and It is this growing tendency of westerners - not just Australians - to want to adopt a non-Christian alike, appears to come and go each year without making even a frac- ‘way of life’ rather than what they perceive to be a ‘system of beliefs’ that has inad- tion of the public statement that ANZAC Day now makes. vertently led to the new fashion of ‘godless religion’ in our times. People obviously want a sense of purpose, and of belonging to a community that rallies behind a cause. Easter has unfortunately turned into a non-event in Australian society. Blink and you might miss it. The Easter message does not appear to reach beyond the walls of There is a thirst for a real sense of community, and of plain community spirit. The the Church building into the public domain. TV programming this year carried on longing is always there in the human heart, and it just needs an avenue like ANZAC pretty much as if it was not Easter. Sydney’s Sunday papers - the ones that were Day to find expression. printed on Easter Sunday, that is - reflected nothing of the significance of the day! Absolutely nothing. Right there, almost by accident, there is a message that not only has national sig- nificance, but a spiritual one as well. Was this because we are a multicultural, multi faith society? If that is the reason, it is not a convincing one, as more Australians attend Church on any one Sunday than attend any other event - even the largest of the football Grand Finals. Simply Dimitri Kepreotes put, we are living in a secular society. That should not surprise or shock us. The fact [email protected]

your father do?” followed by, “and how many Talking brothers and sisters do you have?” As I was totally and utterly unschooled in the ways in which marriages were arranged, it took me a Point long time to realise that the purpose behind by Ann Coward this last line of questioning was to assess my prospects as a suitable ‘catch’.

Questions played a central role in the one for- mal lesson in high school which stands out in Taking time BRING YOUR CHILDREN TO LEARN OUR IMMORTAL DANCES THAT CREATED my mind as having taught me something of THE HISTORY OF OUR NATION. IN DOING SO to consider real value. The teacher of English asked us to THEY WILL FEEL PROUD OF THEIR GREEK HERITAGE. bring in newspaper cuttings of advertisements as well as editorial and photographs. Then, she EVERY MONDAY AT THE ALL SAINTS’ CHURCH HALL IN BELMORE. When I was a child it always struck me that asked us to consider what was the aim of each, EVERY WEDNESDAY AT THE SYLVANIA HEIGHTS PUBLIC IN SCHOOL LISBON ST. there were “Greek questions” and “other peo- what techniques had been used to achieve this EVERY THURSDAY & FRIDAY AT THE P.C.Y.C., BUNNERONG ROAD, DACEYVILLE ple’s questions”. Other people’s questions usu- aim, and how successful was the attempt; a (KINGSFORD) ally began with, “how old are you?” followed valuable lesson in the basic principles of by, “what school do you go to?” and then, of Design, but this was not the point.

For further details, please call Sophia on (02) 9661 6903 117922 course, the question I always dreaded the most, “and what do you want to be when you grow Her intention on that day was quite specific. up?” Much is spoken about our role as consumers of material goods. This teacher understood that, The first two were always easy to answer, but I above all, we are consumers of words and spent many years contemplating the last one, images. So that we could go through life with and came to the conclusion, as a child, that our brains switched on, and be able to make what I wanted to be when I grew up was to be choices amongst all the ‘noise’, she set out to wise. I quickly learnt that this reply left the give us tools. As well as providing a sequence enquirer confused, and so eventually, as chil- of questions, she gave us ‘permission’ to dren do, I decided it was easier just to shrug my approach all that came our way with a ques- shoulders and answer “Happy.” I discovered tioning mind. 25 ×ÑÏÍÉÁ ÐÅÉÑÁ that if I answered in this way, the questioning would come to a close (which suited me just Questions: what we ask, how and whom we ÌÐÏÑÏÕÌÅ ÍÁ ÁÍÁËÁÂÏÕÌÅ fine). ask, and the reasons behind our asking. In ÏÐÏÉÁÄÇÐÏÔÅ ÄÏÕËÅÉÁ order to arrive at the right answers (to para- Greek questions, on the other hand, have phrase a common saying) whether the issues always been different. The first question was be tiny insignificant ones or matters relating to always, “what is your name?” followed by, eternity, it appears we need, firstly, to spend “who is your father?” Interestingly, around the time contemplating the nature of the ques- age of 20, the questions changed to, “what does tions. 117103

Letters to the Editor, not exceeding 250 words, can be mailed to The Greek Australian Vema P.O.Box M59 Marrickville South, NSW 2204 or e-mailed to: [email protected] 4/24 TO BHMA Greek Australian VEMA ÌÁÕ 2002 What’s New ST ANDREW’S GREEK ORTHODOX THEOLOGICAL COLLEGE Graduation Ceremony 2002

Seven of the eight students who successfully completed their course of theological studies with His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos, His Grace Bishop Seraphim and Sir Arthur George, major benefactor of St Andrew’s Theological College

St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological Cathedral of the Annunciation. His Eminence College took part in the eighteenth award con- Archbishop Stylianos the Dean conferred grad- ferring ceremony of the Sydney College of uates with the College’s Ecclesiastical Degree, Divinity in the Great Hall, University of Sydney, read a benediction over them and addressed the on Saturday 13 April. congregation of faculty, distinguished guests and members of the public. St Andrew’s was represented in the academic procession by His Eminence Archbishop The eight students who successfully completed Stylianos, Dean, and Mr Anastasios Kalogera- their course of theological studies were Deacon kis, Registrar. Teaching staff, including Dr Sophronios Konidaris, Jovan Jovcic, Vasilije Vrasidas Karalis, Dr Alexander Kariotoglou and Jovcic, Alex Matzarakis, Kyriakos Mougios, Mr Dimitri Kepreotes, were also in attendance, John Tellis, Eleutherios Tzaneros, and as were Sir Arthur and Lady Renee George, Panagiotis Zoumboulis. These graduates bring major benefactors of St Andrew’s. to 63 the number of students to have received theological degrees from St Andrew’s. The ceremony’s order of proceedings involved a variety of liturgical hymns, scriptural readings, Honouring this important occasion with their petitions and addresses. The keynote speech was presence were Mr Evangelos Damianakis, delivered by Prof. Judith Lieu of King’s College, Consul General for Greece in Sydney, and Mrs London. Damianakis; Sir Arthur and Lady George, Major Benefactors of the College; Dr Raymond One graduate from St Andrew’s, Anthony Nobbs, Dean of the Sydney College of Divinity, Papantoniou, was admitted to the Master of and his wife Prof. Alana Nobbs; as well as repre- The Thanksgiving Service for the eight graduates where His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos the Dean con- Theology degree. Mr Papantoniou is currently sentatives from other member institutions of the ferred graduates with the College’s Ecclesiastical Degree furthering his postgraduate studies and is also Sydney College of Divinity. employed as assistant to the College librarian. Eight students were admitted to the Bachelor of Of the teaching staff who, it should be noted, Theology degree. generously give of their time to the work of the College, were His Grace Bishop Seraphim, Mr The graduation ceremony was followed by the Vassili Adrahtas, Mr Chris Harvey, Dr Vrasidas traditional luncheon at Wesley College, Karalis, Mr Philip Kariatlis, Dr Alexander University of Sydney. Kariotoglou, Mr Dimitri Kepreotes, Dr John Lee, Mr Vasili Psilacos, and Very Rev. Fr Steven Thanksgiving Service 2002 Scoutas. The Thanksgiving Service for the eight gradu- After the service, the congregation was invited to ates was held on the night of Monday 15 April. a light supper in the Main Hall of the The evening’s proceedings began with a short Theological College where staff, students and doxological service chanted by College students, guests had the opportunity to intermingle in a past and present, in the Greek Orthodox friendly atmosphere. 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Archie began his life in Glen Innes, NSW. His What happened there led Archie into another Inevitably, he became involved with indige- father, Nicholas, was born in Alexandrades, world, of tribal Aborigines, and renewed nous groups overseas, in New Zealand, on the island of Kythera in 1895, and his moth- efforts to solve a problem that had bothered Mexico, America, Canada and Alaska. er, Maria Megaloconomos, came from him for years: the intolerable death-rate Potamos, in Kythera. Most of Maria’s sisters amongst Australian Aboriginal infants. Archie Kalokerinos is, of course, an and brothers migrated to Australia and many Australian. What pleases him, is that he is also of their off-spring displayed exceptional tal- Returning to Collarenebri, Archie put into a Greek, and a proud Kytherian. No doubt ents. For example, John Conomos practice an idea that had developed during his because of this he is aware of the achieve- (Megaloconomos), President of Toyota Aust., days in Coober Pedy. By administering large ments and contributions of men and women and Archie’s late brother, James, a radiologist, amounts of Vitamin C by injection to infants, of Kytherian blood. He feels that their talents climbed to the very top of their profession. who appeared unable to absorb it sufficiently have been used far beyond what their parents when taken by mouth, Archie was able to and grandparents may have hoped for. Archie was the third son in a family of five: reduce the death-rate. It literally went from Emmanuel, James, Archie, Ada and Leo. one of the highest death-rates in the world to When considering the tiny island of Kythera, Ada became a school teacher, while the four the lowest in the world overnight. sitting between the mainland of Greece and of sons became doctors. This satisfied their the island of Crete, with a history soaked in father, Nicholas, who, because of the harsh- This astonishing improvement was main- suffering and hardship, Archie believes that ness of his own life, wanted all his children to tained for many years. Most of Archie’s col- the present generation of Kytherians has been be firstly, respected in the community, and leagues and the authorities were not just scep- blessed with the opportunity and skill to reach secondly, to belong to professions that com- tical; they were hostile. Much of this hostility out and help make this world a better place. manded some of the greatest respect. In remains to the present day. He sometimes wonders what the first achieving his aim, his own life was shortened Kytherian who settled in this country would considerably. Archie’s mother, Maria, sur- As time passed Archie found it necessary to think if he could witness what has since been vived long enough to know that her children investigate many poorly understood illnesses. achieved. were all that her husband had desired. Zinc deficiencies, the Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and the so-called ‘Shaken Baby A combination of circumstances and fate led Syndrome’ were at the top of the list. Copyright A. Kalokerinos Archie, seven years after graduation, to Collarenebri, a tiny outback township 500 Dr Archie Kalokerinos miles NW of Sydney. A Kytherian, Emmanuel Petrohelos, who as a child had lived next-door Quarantine upgrade at Sydney A controversial figure because of his to father Nicholas in Alexandrades, had a pioneering work in the understand- shop in the main street. His son, Bill, intro- duced Archie to the world of opal mining and, open for business ing of some diseases, Archie for three years, he stopped practising medi- Kalokerinos has always been guided cine and with Bill and Jack Cassimatis (anoth- by a deep compassion for his fellow er Kytherian) dug holes in the ground in The vital work of protecting Australia from exot- Coober Pedy (Central Australia), searching ic pests and diseases has been boosted at Sydney man. for the precious gemstone. International Airport - Australia’s busiest - with a $10 million project funded through the Federal Minister for Agriculture, Warren Truss, and the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia Federal Coalition Government’s increased Quarantine Intervention (IQI) program. IQI has enabled Quarantine staff at Sydney air- GREEK WELFARE port to grow by more than 300 per cent to 440 since May last year; there are now 16 Quarantine detector dog teams (up from 10) and 24 X-ray machines, almost five times the CENTRE number last year. Launching IQI at Sydney Airport today, the 378A King Street, Newtown, N.S.W. 2042 Phone: 9516 2188 Fax: 9516 3177 Federal Minister for Agriculture, Warren Truss, and the Federal Minister for Justice and GREEK PLAYTIME GROUPS 10BELMORE a.m. - 12 noon “ÁÓÔÅÑÁÊÉÁ” Customs, Senator Chris Ellison, described IQI The Greek Welfare Centre operates Çouse behind “All Saints” Church as one of the most visible benefits of the Federal Minister for Justice and Customs, Playtime Groups, catering for children 0- BELMORECnr Cecilia “ÁÓÔÅÑÁÊÉÁ” & Isabel Sts, Belmore Government’s 2001 Budget commitment of Senator Chris Ellison launcing the Increased 6 years and their parents/carers. At ÇouseEvery behind Tuesday “All Saints” Church almost $600 million for strengthened border Quarantine Intervention Program at Sydney Playtime, the children are provided with Cnr10 Cecilia a.m. - 12& Isabel noon Sts, Belmore controls. Airport (30/4/02) the opportunity to develop new skills Every Tuesday Mr Truss said that “to emphasise how seriously of quarantine concern are now faced with a $220 through a variety of stimulating activities 10CROWS a.m. - 12 NEST noon “ÐÅÑÉÓÔÅÑÁÊÉÁ” Australia takes its freedom from major plant on-the-spot fine. We know that the message is such as painting, drama, cutting, pasting, “St Michael” Church Hall and animal pests and diseases, I recently getting across, because the number of items singing, story time, dancing, excursions CROWS49 Holterman NEST St.,“ÐÅÑÉÓÔÅÑÁÊÉÁ” Crows Nest announced a doubling of fines for minor quar- being declared for quarantine inspection is and shows. Our groups are unique “StEvery Michael” Wednesday Church Hall antine offences. People who fail to declare items increasing steadily”. because they offer culturally diverse bilin- 4910 Holterman a.m. - 12 St.,noon Crows Nest gual programs, including cultural aware- Every Wednesday COME TO ness of Greek traditions and the promo- 10GYMEA a.m. - 12 “ÁÑÍÁÊÉÁ” noon tion of the Greek language. The Church House THE AFTERNOON All Playtime groups will commence the GYMEA808 The “ÁÑÍÁÊÉÁ” Kingsway, week beginning Monday 6th May 2002. 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Millions of Australians are only one step away of Australians at risk. from being homeless, a leading welfare organi- Most people’s image of a typical homeless per- sation said. son was wrong, Mr McClure said. Mission Australia said the type of person likely “The stereotype we have of homeless people is to become homeless was changing, with of a male in his fifties or sixties with a mental ill- younger people more at risk. ness,” he told reporters. “That’s changed. It’s now a young woman The welfare group launched recently its nation- who’s 28 years old and a young male who’s 32 al homeless appeal, hoping to raise $1.8 million years. for the country’s poorest people. At the launch “The key thing is homeless people are much in Sydney the organisation warned that more younger (now) and for that reason we need needed to be done if Australia was to avoid a support services that enable them where possi- homelessness epidemic. ble to get into rehabilitation, to get into more Mission Australia chief Patrick McClure said stable accommodation and also where possible on any given night 300 people were sleeping on into training and employment.” the streets of Sydney alone, but thousands more Mr McClure also said 16 per cent of homeless homeless were in shelters, cars, squats or other people were Aboriginal, although indigenous temporary accommodation. people made up only two per cent of the popu- Mr McClure also said the one million women lation. who had suffered domestic violence, the almost Mr McClure said a key part of Mission two million people in casual work and the Australia’s Missionbeat service would be to 400,000 Australians holding down two or more gather information on homelessness in order to jobs could be “on the razor’s edge” of home- better address the problem. lessness. The charity has also decked out a Sydney bus He said causes of homelessness included with the Missionbeat logo to spread awareness domestic violence, family breakdown, mental of the problem. illness and unemployment, which put millions SOURCE: ABC Millions of Australians are only one step away from being homeless

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(Gr. “head of the flock or clois- University of Illinois at Chicago day of the Orthodox Church collectively com- Patriarch or Archbishop) and always lie on the ter”). A celibate presbyter of high rank assisting memorating all the Saints of the church who Altar Table. No sacrament, especially the the bishop or appointed abbot in a monastery. have remained anonymous. This feast day is cel- Divine Liturgy, can be performed without a con- In the Russian tradition some Archimandrites -A- ebrated on the Sunday following Pentecost. secrated antimens. have the right to wear the mitre and the mantle (mitrophoros). Abbess. (from masc. abbot; Gr. Hegoumeni). Alpha-Omega. The first and the last letters of Antiphon. (Gr. “alternate utterance or chanti- The female superior of a community of nuns the Greek alphabet, symbolizing “the beginning ng”). 1) A short verse from the scriptures, espe- Armenian Church. A denomination which appointed by a bishop; Mother Superior. She and the end,” or the divinity and eternity of cially the psalms, sung or recited in the liturgy broke from the Orthodox Church in the fifth has general authority over her community and Christ. (Rev. 1: 8). These two letters also form and other church services. 2) Any verse or hymn century (451 A.D.). Communities which belong nunnery under the supervision of a bishop. the monogram of Christ. sung or recited by one part of the choir or to the Armenian Church exist in the United chanters in response to another part. States and other parts of the world. Abbot. (from Aram. abba, father; Gr. Altar. (Hebr. “a place of sacrifice;” Gr. hieron; Hegoume-nos, Sl. Nastoyatel). The head of a Sl. prestol). In Orthodox architecture the term Apocrypha. (Gr. “hidden or secret”). Some of Ascension. A movable feast day, forty days after monastic community or monastery, appointed signifies the area of the sanctuary divided from the books of the Bible not accepted by all Easter, commemorating the ascension of Christ by a bishop or elected by the members of the the rest of the church by the iconostasis. denominations of Christians as true and divine- into Heaven from the Mount of Olives (Acts, 1: community. He has ordinary jurisdiction and ly inspired. Some of them were written much 12). authority over his monastery, serving in particu- Altar Table. (Gr. Hagia Trapeza; Sl. Prestol). later but attributed to important individuals of lar as spiritual father and guiding the members The square table in the middle of the altar, the apostolic times, thus bearing a misleading Ascetic. (Gr. “one who practices [spiritual] exer- of his community. made of wood or marble, on which the title (pseudepigrapha). cises”). Monks who have accepted a monastic Eucharist is offered. It is dressed with the “Altar life and intensively practice self discipline, med- Abstinence. (Gr. Nisteia). A penitential practice Cloth,” and contains the relics deposited there Apodosis. (Gr., Sl. Otdanive). The “octave-day” itation, and self-denial, motivated by love of consisting of voluntary deprivation of certain by the consecrating bishop. The center of the of a feast day which lasts more than one day and God. foods for religious reasons. In the Orthodox table is occupied by the folded Antiminsion, on usually occurs eight days after the actual feast Church, days of abstinence are observed on which the ceremonial gospel book is placed, and day. The Apodosis of Easter occurs after forty Ascetic Theology. A theological field studying Wednesdays and Fridays, or other specific peri- behind it is the tabernacle with the “reserved days, on the eve of the Ascension. the teachings and the writings of the ascetics of ods, such as the Great Lent. gifts.” the Church (see also mysticism). Apologetics. (Gr. “defenders”). The individuals Acolyte. The follower of a priest; a person assist- Analogion. (Gr.-Sl. analoy). A wooden stand or and saints who defended the faith and the Assumption or Dormition. A feast day (August ing the priest in church ceremonies or services. podium placed on the right side of the soleas Church by their ability to present, explain, and 15) commemorating the “falling asleep” (koimi- In the early Church, the acolytes were adults; near the south door of the altar. Usually with a justify their faith. The theological science and art sis) of Virgin Mary. today, however, his duties are performed by sloped top, it is used as a stand for the gospel of presenting, explaining and justifying the rea- children (altar boys). book or icon. sonableness of the Christian faith. Asterisk. (Gr. “little stars;” Sl. Zvezditsa). A sacred vessel having two arched metal bands Aer. (Sl. Vozdukh). The largest of the three veils Anathema. (Gr.: a curse, suspension). The spir- Apolytikion. (Gr. “dismissal”). The dismissal held together in such a fashion as to form the used for covering the paten and the chalice dur- itual suspension with which the church may hymn in honor of a saint, Christ, or Virgin Mary shape of a cross. It is placed on the paten and ing or after the Eucharist. It represents the expel a person from her community for various on the occasion of their feast day, especially at serves to prevent the veil from touching the par- shroud of Christ. When the creed is read, the reasons, especially denial of the faith or other the end of the Vespers Service. ticles of the Eucharist. priest shakes it over the chalice, symbolizing the sins. The church also may proclaim an anathe- descent of the Holy Spirit. ma against the enemies of the faith, such as Apostolic Canons. A collection of eighty-five Atheism. (Gr. “godlessness”). Denial of the heretics and traitors, in a special service con- decrees of ecclesiastical importance, referring existence of God. An atheist accepts only the Affinity. (Gr. Syngeneia). The spiritual relation- ducted on the Sunday of Orthodoxy (first mainly to ordination and the discipline of the material and physical world or what can be ship existing between an individual and his Sunday of Lent). clergy. The church believes that they were origi- proven by reason. spouse’s relatives, or most especially between nally written by the Apostolic fathers. godparents and godchildren. The Orthodox Anchorite. (Gr. Anachoritis, “a departurer”). A Atonement. (Gr. exilasmos). The redemptive Church considers affinity an impediment to solitary monk or hermit; an individual who with- Apostolic Fathers. Men who lived during the activity of Christ in reconciling man to God. The marriage. draws from society and lives a solitary life of first century of Christianity, for the most part the Orthodox believe that Christ, through His death silence and prayer. disciples of the Apostles; their teachings and upon the cross, atoned for human sins. Agape. (Gr.: Love). Feast of love; the common writings are of great spiritual value to Christians. meal of fellowship eaten in gatherings of the Angels. (Gr. Angelos, “messenger”). Bodiless Major Fathers are St. Ignatius of Antioch, St. Autocephalous. (Gr. “appointing its own early Christians (I Cor. 11: 20 34). Agape is also beings, purely spirits, created by God before Polycarp of Smyrna, St. Clement of Rome and leader”). The status of an Orthodox church the name of the Easter Vespers Service held in man. They are superior in nature and intelli- the unknown author of Didache. which is self-governed and also has the authori- the early afternoon on Easter day. The faithful gence to man; and, like man, they have under- ty to elect or appoint its own leader or head express their brotherly love and exchange the standing and free will. Some of them are Apostolic Succession. The direct, continuous, (cephale). kiss of love honoring the resurrected Christ. appointed to guard the faithful (guardian and unbroken line of succession transmitted to angels). Angels are grouped in nine orders (tag- the bishops of the Church by the Apostles. The Autonomy. (Gr. “self-rule”). The status of an Age of Reason. This is the time in life when an mata) as follows: Angels; Archangels; bishops, who form a collective body (that is the Orthodox Church that is self-ruled. An individual begins to distinguish between right Principalities; Powers; Virtues; Dominations; leadership of the Church), are considered to be autonomous church is governed by its prelate, and wrong and becomes morally responsible for Thrones; Cherubim; Seraphim. In the successors of the Apostles; and, consequently, who is chosen by a superior jurisdiction, usually himself. It is considered to begin at the age of Orthodox worship, every Monday is dedicated the duties and powers given to the Apostles by by a patriarchate). seven or so, and no later than twelve. to the angels. Christ are transmitted through “the laying-on-of hands” to the bishops and priests who succeed- Axios. (Gr. “worthy”). An exclamation made at Agrapha. (Gr.: verbal words; not written). Annunciation. (Gr. Evangelismos). A feast of ed them by ordination (cheirotonia) to priest- ordination to signify the worthiness of the indi- Sayings or deeds of Christ which were never the Orthodox Church (March 25) commemo- hood. vidual chosen to become a clergyman. written or recorded in the Gospels (cf. John rating the visit of Archangel Gabriel to Virgin 21:25). Mary “to announce” that she was chosen to be Archangels. An Angelic order of angels of high- the Mother of God (Luke 1: 26-33). er rank. The names of two archangels, Michael -B- Akathistos Hymn. A hymn of praise comprised and Gabriel, are known (feast day on Baptism. (Gr. “immersion into water for purifi- of twenty-four stanzas and sung at the Antidoron. (Gr.: “instead of the gift”). A small November 8); they are also known as “leaders of cation)”. A sacrament instituted by Christ Him- Salutation Services, dedicated to Virgin Mary piece of the altar bread (prosphoron) distrib- the angelic armies” (taxiarchai). self, this is the regeneration “of water and the Theotokos. It is divided into four parts, one part uted to the faithful after the celebration of the spirit” (John 3:5). An Orthodox baptism is sung on each Friday of the Great Lent. On the Eucharist. Originally it was given to those who Archbishop. A head bishop, usually in charge of administered by the priest, however, in case of fifth Friday, the entire set is sung in commemo- could not take communion, but it became a a large ecclesiastical jurisdiction or archdiocese. absolute emergency by a layman (aerobap- ration of a miracle by the Virgin in practice for it to be offered to all the faithful. tismos) through three complete immersions and Constantinople (626 A.D.). The hymn is also Archdeacon. A senior deacon, usually serving by pronouncing the individual’s name along with known as “Salutations” (Gr. Heretismoi). Antimens or Antiminsion. (Gr. and Lat. com- with a bishop of higher rank (Archbishop or the name of the Trinity, “the Father and the Son pounds “in place of a table;” Sl. Antimins). It is Patriarch). and the Holy Spirit. Amen” Chrismation follows Alb. (Lat.; Gr. stichari[on]. Sl. Podriznik). The a rectangular piece of cloth, of linen or silk, with immediately after baptism. long white undergarment of the clergy, with representations of the entombment of Christ, Archdiocese. An ecclesiastical jurisdiction, usu- close sleeves, worn under the chasuble or the the four Evangelists, and scriptural passages ally a metropolis headed by an Archbishop. Cont. next page sakkos. related to the Eucharist. The antimens must be MAY 2002 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 9/29 Windows to Orthodoxy

Cont. from page 8/28 Orthodox year begins on September 1. Since all feasts were arranged according to the Julian (old) Calendar, Baptismal Garments. (Gr. Fotikia or baptisika; Sl. many Orthodox churches follow it to the present day, The Easter Sermon krizhma). The garments brought by the godparent to while other Orthodox churches have adopted the dress the infant immediately after the immersion in Gregorian (new) Calendar (since 1924). Baptism. In Orthodoxy, these garments are considered sacred and must be either kept safely or destroyed by Candles. (Gr. Keri[on]). Candles made of beeswax are of St. John Chrysostom fire. used in the Orthodox Church as a form of sacrifice and devotion to God or Saints. They are used in various Pastor of Constantinople (- 400 AD) Baptismal Name. The individual’s name given in bap- Orthodox services and ceremonies and are symbolic of tism, commonly the name of a saint, who becomes the Christ, who is “the Light of the World.” According to a individual’s Patron Saint. The baptismal names of the different symbolism, the two elements of a candle rep- Is there anyone who is a devout lover all, of the cup of faith. first-born are usually those of their grandparents. resent the two natures of Christ: the Divine (the burn- of God? Enjoy all the riches of His goodness! ing wick) and the Human (the wax body). Let them enjoy this beautiful bright Baptistry. A special room or area in the form a pool for festival! Let no one grieve at his poverty, baptizing in the ancient Church. Gradually it was Canon. (Gr. “rule, measure, standard”). Is there anyone who is a grateful ser- for the universal kingdom has been replaced by the baptismal font. 1. The Canon of the scriptures or the official list of vant? revealed. books recognized by the church as genuine and Let them rejoice and enter into the Let no one mourn that he has fallen Beatitudes. (Gr. Makarismoi ). 1) Blessings promised inspired by God. joy of their Lord! again and again; to individuals for various reasons. 2) The eight blessings 2. The Canon of Matins (a collection of hymns consist- for forgiveness has risen from the given by Christ at his Sermon on the Mount (Matt. 5: 3- ing of nine odes, the Heirmos, and sung at the Matins Are there any weary with fasting? grave. 12). 3) Salutation addressed to an Orthodox Patriarch Service, the Orthros). Let them now receive their wages! Let no one fear death, for the Death (“Your Beatitude”). 3. The Liturgical Canon which refers to all liturgical If any have toiled from the first hour, of our Savior has set us free. material, including the Creed, used for the Liturgy and let them receive their due reward; He has destroyed it by enduring it. Benediction. (Lat. “blessings to glorify God”). The clos- the consecration of the Eucharist. If any have come after the third hour, ing blessing offered by a clergyman at the end of a ser- let him with gratitude join in the He destroyed Hades when He vice or other activity. Canonization. The official declaration by the Church Feast! descended into it. that a deceased Christian of attested virtue is a saint, to And he that arrived after the sixth He put it into an uproar even as it Bigamy. (Gr. Digamia). The act of contracting a new be honored as such, and worth of imitation by the faith- hour, tasted of His flesh. marriage while a previous one is still binding, an act for- ful. let him not doubt; for he too shall sus- Isaiah foretold this when he said, bidden by the Orthodox Church. tain no loss. “You, O Hell, have been troubled by Canons. (or Canon Law). The law of the church, con- And if any delayed until the ninth encountering Him below.” Bishop. (Gr. Episkopos, Archiereas). A clergyman taining the various rules, ecclesiastical decrees and def- hour, who has received the highest of the sacred orders. A initions concerning the faith or the life style of let him not hesitate; but let him come Hell was in an uproar because it was bishop must be ordained by at least three other bishops Orthodox Christians. The Canons generally provide for too. done away with. and is considered a successor of the Apostles. all administrative or disciplinary questions that might And he who arrived only at the It was in an uproar because it is arise in the Church, and, consequently, are not infalli- eleventh hour, mocked. Blasphemy. Evil and reproachful language directed at ble but can be changed or re-interpreted by an let him not be afraid by reason of his It was in an uproar, for it is destroyed. God, the Virgin, the Saints or sacred objects. The blas- Ecumenical Council. delay. It is in an uproar, for it is annihilated. phemy against the Holy Spirit is an unforgivable sin, It is in an uproar, for it is now made because it presumes that God’s saving action in this par- Cassock. (Gr. Raso; Sl. ryassa). The long black gar- For the Lord is gracious and receives captive. ticular case is impossible. (cf. Matt. 12: 31). ment with large sleeves worn by the Orthodox clergy as the last even as the first. Hell took a body, and discovered their distinct attire. Another such cassock with narrow He gives rest to him that comes at the God. Burial. (Gr. Taphe; Sl. Pogrebeniye). The act of inter- sleeves (Gr. Anteri; Sl. Podrasnik) is worn under the eleventh hour, It took earth, and encountered ment of the dead body of one of the faithful in conse- cassock. It symbolizes the death of a clergyman to this as well as to him that toiled from the Heaven. crated ground, according to the appropriate Orthodox world, and his burial and subsequent dedication to God first. It took what it saw, and was overcome rites and service of burial (Nekrosimos). and his heavenly kingdom. To this one He gives, and upon anoth- by what it did not see. er He bestows. O death, where is thy sting? Byzantine. Referring or attributed to Byzantium, the Catechism. A summary of doctrine and instruction, He accepts the works as He greets the O Hades, where is thy victory? ancient Greek city on the Bosporus, which later (331 teaching the Orthodox faith in the form of questions endeavor. A.D.) became the capital of the Eastern Roman and answers. The catechetical or Sunday school of each The deed He honors and the inten- Christ is Risen, and you, o death, are Empire, and then of the Medieval Greek Empire of parish is responsible for such instruction of children or tion He commends. annihilated! Constantinople. Its people are known as Byzantines other faithful. Christ is Risen, and the evil ones are and its cultural heritage as Byzantine (i.e., Byzantine Let us all enter into the joy of the cast down! art, the Empire, church, architecture, music, etc.). Catechumen. (Gr. “those who learn the faith”). A con- Lord! Christ is Risen, and the angels rejoice! vert to Christianity in the early church, who received First and last alike receive your Christ is Risen, and life is liberated! Byzantine rite. 1) Performing church services accord- instructions in Christianity, but was not yet baptized. reward; Christ is Risen, and the tomb is emp- ing to the Eastern Orthodox tradition. 2) Christians Catechumens were permitted to attend the first part of rich and poor, rejoice together! tied of its dead; who belong to Roman Catholic jurisdictions and accept the Eucharist (Liturgy of the Catechumens), but were Sober and slothful, celebrate the day! for Christ having risen from the dead, its beliefs, but follow the customs of the Greek dismissed before the Consecration of the Gifts. is become the first-fruits of those who Orthodox Church, celebrating the liturgy in Greek, You that have kept the fast, and you have fallen asleep. Slavonic or in their native language, but in the Cathedral. (Gr. “the main chair”). The principal that have not, Orthodox fashion. church of a bishop~s jurisdiction, the chief church in rejoice today for the Table is richly To Him be Glory and Power forever every diocese. laden! and ever. Amen! Feast royally on it, the calf is a fatted -C- one. Rendered in stanza format Calendar. (Gr. Hemerologion). The yearly system Let no one go away hungry. Partake, by Dn. Mark Baker determining the Orthodox holidays and hours. The TO BE CONTINUED IN NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE Questions & Answers Q At Eastertime, we Greek Orthodox Christians say “Christos The church emphasizes the real resurrection of Jesus Christ not and witness to the great truth of Christ’s victory over death, sin only as an important religious truth, but also because Christ’s res- and evil for the sake of our salvation. Anesti” and “Alethos Anesti.” “Christos Anesti” means “Christ urrection is a guarantee of our own salvation and resurrection at is Risen” in English. What is the meaning of “Alethos Anesti?” the Second Coming of Christ. Thus, St. Paul writes in the New From the Orthodox Church: 455 Questions and Answers, by Stanley Testament, “Christ has been raised from the dead, the first fruits S. Harakas, published by Light and Life. of those who have fallen asleep (that is died)” (1 Corinthians If you have any questions about the Orthodox faith which you A The Greek words which you quote “Alethos Anesti” are used 15:20). In encourage you read the whole 15th chapter of 1st would like answered in the VEMA, send them to P.O.Box M59 in the church service as well as a greeting among Orthodox Corinthians in your New Testament so you can understand the Marrickville South, NSW 2204, or email them to: Christians during the period from Pascha to Ascension Day. They full meaning of Christ’s Resurrection for us. The repeating of mean, “He is truly risen!” these two greetings at Easter time helps us strengthen our faith [email protected] 10/30 TO BHMA Greek Australian VEMA ÌÁÕ 2002 What’s New Exhibition of Christian Orthodox Books and Byzantine Icons

Recently the official opening of the 18th Exhibition of Christian Orthodox Books and Byzantine Icons took place in the main hall of the Community Centre of the Parish- Community of Prophet Elias. His Grace Bishop Seraphim of Christianoupolis conducted the opening after the Divine Liturgy. His Grace congratulated Fr Stavros and the ladies of the Philoptohos for their artistic skill and excellent arrangement. He also congratulated the members of the Executive Committee and everyone who has worked for the advancement of the Community - Parish of Prophet Elias, Norwood and Eastern Suburbs.

Afterwards, His Grace spoke on the spiritual benefit of Orthodox print and the spiritual influ- ence it exerts on everyone. Many faithful filled the hall, with obvious surprise and interest, scarcely knowing which book to take first. Some, who love reading and the study of Christian works, exclaimed, “If it were possible, I‘ d take them all”. Indeed the variety and quality was so great, one could not judge which was best. His Grace conveyed to all the fatherly love and bless- ings of His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos of Australia.

Honouring the Exhibition with their presence His Grace Bishop Seraphim of Christianoupolis spoke on the spiritual benefit of Orthodox print and the spiritual influence it exerts on everyone were the representative of the Consulate, Mrs Liza Katsamberis with her husband, the Archon nizers and decorators of the Exhibition. ty guests. He was greatly impressed and thanked impressed us. Hundreds of books in English Ekdikos to the Ecumenical Throne Mr John At the end, His Grace blessed the fasting, but the Executive Committee and the Philoptohos were sold. Kiosoglou with his wife, the principal of St abundant, table that the ever-worthy ladies of for their hospitality. George College, principals of state schools, the Philoptohos had prepared upstairs in the Also, the President thanked His Grace for all his This motivates us to order more books in teachers and other educators, and past presi- Community Centre. During the meal, Bishop good wishes and blessings. The Exhibition English. This week, the Parish is expecting two dents and members of Executive Committees, Seraphim again contributed to our fruitful fami- remained open all day. more deliveries of books in English with all of whom congratulated in their turn the orga- ly discussion attended respectfully by about thir- The thirst of our youth for Orthodox print Orthodox content. ÌÁÕ 2002 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 11/31 12/32 TO BHMA Greek Australian VEMA ÌÁÕ 2002

Holy Week for students of St. Spyridon College, Sydney, was a time of Two seminars were held, one in English and the other in Greek, at which prayer, contemplation and preparations for Easter. The program involved Senior Students presented their perspectives on Easter and its meaning in all students from Kindergarten to year 12. The Junior School Program their own lives. On Holy Monday, Mr Dimitri Kepreotes opened the included making ëáæáñÜêéá, ÊõñÝò ÓáñáêùóôÝò, êïõëïýñéá, artwork, Seminar with a presentation on the Universality of the Greek Orthodox painting eggs, decorating candles. Parents enjoyed watching their children Church. To everyone’s delight, His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos was pre- re-enact the passion of Christ and sing songs at the Assemblies. At the sent and briefly addressed the students, reminding them that the Church Senior School, students decorated candles, painted eggs, and made cards was there for the glorification of God and the salvation of the people. Father they then took and distributed to the St. Basil’s Nursing Home and St. Steven Scoutas and Dr Vrasidas Karalis also attended. Savva’s Serbian Nursing Home, Rooty Hill. Year 10 chanted, “Behold the Bridegroom” at the Special Assemblies and the “Lamentations” at the St. Below we provide extracts of students’ presentations as well as a series of Spyridon Church on Good Friday. Year 11 and Year 12 students were proud photos of the many activities undertaken by the Junior and Senior schools. to carry the Epitaphion in the procession.

Sacrifice Tina Zouroudis - Year 12

Many people sacrifice their entire lives for what they believe in, as Christ did, but then on the other hand we have everybody else who finds it hard to go to church once a week for just a few hours to celebrate and rejoice our faith. Why? Maybe because of habit, maybe because we can’t be bothered or maybe there’s some other excuse, but regardless, whatever reason we give for not attending, we will always be faced with the question - what’s a few hours each week compared to eternity? Not much, huh! But above all that, if we still find it hard - consider fasting, if not from meat on LEFT: Junior school students place flowers on the Epitaphion. TOP: Wednesday and Friday, then from dairy products Mrs Ieroklis and her Year 3 helpers prepare êïõëïõñÜêéá. BELOW around Easter, when God sacrificed his son for us. LEFT: Mrs Clingan and Year 7 girls display their ressurection candles Imagine giving up your own child. Sacrificing certain foods that we enjoy doesn’t seem so much compared after the workshop session. BELOW RIGHT: Kinder students show the to this, now does it? To me, fasting has helped me to results of their egg-painting workshop. appreciate certain aspects of my life a lot more. I’m sure it could have a similar effect on each and every- one of you if you did undertake it for the right reasons.

The things that happen to you or your family are always said to have the largest effect on you. After hearing about my great grandmother and how she was willing to sacrifice her life during World War 2, I was deeply touched. She risked her life to save the lives of many Jews situated on the Greek Island of Evia, who if found, would have been shot by the German sol- diers. During the late hours of the night, she and her husband sneaked these poor people down to a beach called Leimiona and placed them in a boat headed to Egypt, so they could find refuge. Willing to risk your life for people that you don’t even know, not even from the same heritage or religion as you, and knowing that you will be shot instantly if you were caught, to me is one of the biggest sacrifices that anybody can ever Someone enters the city, I see the man speak to someone, Some things have changed make. I’m not trying to imply that everybody here is The gates swing open to meet Him, So I approach close up the queue, as time moves on, terrible because we are not out there saving peoples Palms are laid in His path for honour, He prays for forgiveness for these people, But the meaning has remained true. lives, that’s far from my point. My point is when you And the people sing a joyous hymn. “For they do not know what they do”. give something for any reason and know that you’re You know when Easter creeps closer, I see a similar crowd now, His last breath was for our sins, not going to get anything in return, that to me is sacri- From all the retailers fice and will, in the long run, make you a better person. Gathered outside a man’s court judgement, He came to die in Jerusalem, But why are they so filled with hate, Never will I forget what he has done for us, preparing to make money. Why for crucifixion are their hearts bent? This man from Bethlehem. Large chocolate eggs In conclusion, to me sacrifice is not something that we wrapped in bright colours, should not dread. It is there for a reason, to assist us And children falsely believing throughout our short journey through our lives, to I follow the crowd up the hill of death, He paid the ultimate price for us, strengthen both our physical and spiritual being. So As this man carries His cross, But it is not justified by what we do. Easter’s symbol is a bunny. don’t dismiss it, embrace it into your life as you Some smile, some spit, while others swear, embraced God. Thank you. They say “The King of Jews” has lost. Elisabeth Magdas I wait patiently for the shops to open, Year 10 I still have chocolates to buy. Children follow the bunnies footprints, Easter Jesus Christ sacrificed Himself for mankind and toms have been a part of our whole lives, and Hoping to find what is a lie. the world. Through fasting, not going out and hopefully for our children’s generation to try to Vanessa Vallianos & Bill Hatzis making personal sacrifices, we as Christians are express what Easter means to me, is difficult as To me Easter is about Year 11 students following our beliefs and strengthening our rela- there are so many components and events that people coming together, tionship with God. reflect the way I feel. And spending time with family and friends. Lent is not a time to be confused about the rea- It creates golden memories to treasure, sons for Easter. It is not about the distribution Sacrifice during Easter is a time for self-analysis, I like bunnies as much as the next person. You As we don’t know when of eggs or the gluttony of the Easter feast. On spiritual preparation and repentance. We sacri- probably like bunnies too. But that is definitely our time together will end. Easter we celebrate the historical fact that near- fice in Easter because Jesus sacrificed Himself the minor issue when thinking of Easter. Easter ly 2000 years ago a man who was also God, was for us. Throughout Holy Week we sacrifice our is not simply a national or world holiday. It is Easter is a time to rejoice our life, brutally killed. By the grace of Heaven He arose daily schedules to partake in the services that are not the clothes sales. It’s not all of those things But also to mourn Jesus’ sacrifice. on the third day and asked His beloved follow- relevant to each day which reveal the events of that have become dominant in our concepts. ers to preach the Holy word. Easter is a cele- Christ’s life. Easter is sacrifice, resurrection, hope for the Through His display of love for mankind, bration of Jesus Christ and the realization that future, tradition and culture, family joy and We may enter a world of eternal life. the events of Good Friday and Easter Sunday Easter is one of the most important events in the remembrance of the great feast day. Easter is a will always have impact and meaning to me, as Greek Orthodox Church. Traditions and cus- deep personal event for every Christian. Eleni Petinos Year 10 MAY 2002 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 13/33

FAR RIGHT: Miss Kollias addresses Holy Wednesday special Assembly. CENTRE: Year 10 and Junior School students chant the Lamentations on Good Friday at St. Spyridon Church. ABOVE: Students receive awards for their work in preparing Palm Sunday crosses

What Easter aside for something more showy or more con- means to me temporary. The preparations towards Easter contribute to What Easter means to me today reflects what I the impact that is fully felt on Easter Sunday. It experienced as a child. I clearly remember my is a series of days, each one with it’s own signif- mother, her friends, and all the children spend- icance and individual experiences from the sad- ing the whole day baking under the watchful ness of holy Thursday and Friday to the antici- eye and constant advice of older women who pation and joy of Saturday and Sunday. For were too old for the hard work but never these reasons I am determined that my children seemed to run out of directions. This is one of will have equally wonderful memories of Easter my favourite childhood memories. I will never as I have. As it is on these shared understand- forget how the women used to sing and tell sto- ings that your sense of identity and pride in your ries of other Easters and of people that they heritage are founded. missed, sometimes those stories were sad and sometimes they were very funny. My sister and For many the meaning of the Resurrection of I were often involved in the baking and of the Christ is often forgotten and Easter becomes colouring of the eggs with mixed success. only about sacrifice. However the orthodox faith equally values the Resurrection as the On the way to and from church, my mother strongest indication of the abundance of God’s would tell me the part of the Easter story that mercy and love for humanity, as well as the sac- had to do with that particular day. My favourite rifice God made because of this. I am not cer- night when I was very small was the service on tain how this necessarily shapes my life but it Saturday night waiting for Easter Sunday, when gives meaning to my life and sense of belonging the church was dark waiting for the priest to and identity in that I feel loved. However I do come out with his candles alight and anxious for feel a sense of responsibility for my own life and my turn to light my candle; the whole church the way I live it because God took responsibili- was alive and people smiled as they passed on ty for everybody. By taking responsibility for the the flame. I might have fallen asleep before way I relate to other people, I hope to reflect then as the night got a bit much for me but I was some of the messages I have received from always fully awake for that bit. Easter- to respect, love and support others, to remember that I am not the only person in the These memories have shaped and given mean- world that deserves these things in return. This ing to the way I feel about Easter today. For me St. Spyridon College students carrying the Epitaphion is what Easter means to me. Easter has always been a time more powerful than Christmas as it has not been appropriated enriched the meaning of Easter, it’s helped to Easter integral and whole because its symbols by the commercialised world, as I believe understand its sacredness and beauty. I believe continue to have the same meaning from gen- Elena Haag Christmas has. My experiences as a child have that the orthodox faith has managed to keep eration to generation. They haven’t been cast year 12 student

The Public Speaking Group: Bill Hadjis, Tina Zouroudis, Vanessa Valliagos, Elena Haag, Elisabeth Madgas and Eleni Petinos with Dr. Veronica Hickie His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos at the presentation given by Mr. Dimitri Kepreotes at the English Holy Monday Seminar MAY 2002 14/34 TO BHMA Greek Australian VEMA ÌÁÕ 2002 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 15/35 What’s New

Once the official proceedings were over, His Eminence and the Premier, along with the offi- cial guests including the Consul General, The ESTIA FOUNDATION Hon. Maurice Iemma MLA, the Hon. Jim Samios MLC (representing the Hon. John Brogden, Leader of the Opposition in NSW), the Hon. John Hatzistergos MLC and Mrs OFFICIALLY OPENS Hatzistergos toured the House and mingled with clients and their families. Representatives from the Greek Young Matrons, The Kytherian SECOND RESPITE HOUSE Brotherhood and The Laiki Bank who were in attendance, were also thanked for their past and

The Estia Foundation is an initiative of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, pro- viding 24-hour respite care for young adults with physical and intellectual disabilities. Now in its fifth year of operation, ‘Estia’ has been recog- nized and acknowledged by Government depart- ments, peer Organizations and families in the community for its high standard of care and facil- ities. ‘Estia’ is the only respite service in the State that employs a full-time cook for each of its Houses. ‘Estia’s uccess is most evident when you consider that it has a 96% occupancy of its respite service, where most other services average only 75%. In addition to the respite houses in Gladesville (‘St Andrews’ House) and Roselands (‘Elpida’ House), ‘Estia’ also runs a popular Weekend Daycare programme in Gladesville (which is not Government funded, but funded by donations) that caters for around 20 clients. This service involves picking up clients from their homes all around Sydney and returning them safely home after a full day of activities that include music, dancing, art and craft, attending sporting activi- ties, shopping (life skills), Greek culture and more.4 Our Distinguished Guests: His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church in Australia, Premier of NSW The Hon. Bob Carr MP, Consul General of Greece His Excellency Evangelos Damianakis and members of the Clergy, Politicians ‘Elpida House’, is the second respite house established by the Estia Foundation of and Estia’s Board of Directors. Australia and was officially opened by His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos and the blessing of the house (‘Ayiasmo’) by His Mr Carr echoed the sentiments of the present support of the Foundation. Premier of NSW, the Hon. Bob Carr MP on Eminence, which was followed by the joint Archbishop in his speech when he too talked Sunday 14th April 2002 in the presence of many unveiling of the plaque commemorating the offi- about “the strain on families…and the challenge, The success of Estia can be attributed to many ‘Estia’ client, their families, friends and sup- cial opening of ‘Elpida House’ by Archbishop the emotional burden of working with someone things, in particular the dedicated and profes- porters of ‘Estia’, as well as representatives from Stylianos and Premier Bob Carr.In his speech, who requires constant care and attention”. He sional staff; the comfortably designed and fur- the Department of Ageing & Disability & Home His Eminence articulated the thoughts and feel- applauded the efforts of the Estia Foundation in nished respite houses that are really a “home Care and other official guests. ings of all those present as he expressed his sin- its provision of respite care, and congratulated away from home” for the clients; the commitment cere thanks for those who “…came today to His Eminence, the Parish of St. Andrews Greek The official opening had been a culmination of of the committees, volunteers and the Board of encourage us and to underline this reality that we are Orthodox Church Gladesville for the commit- much hard work since December 2000, when Directors, the profound dedication of the one body, and one soul in pain when we have to ment and encouragement to create the Estia ‘Estia’ received official confirmation of recurrent General Manager, Father Angelo Alifierakis face such problems in our community”. Foundation and the “wonderful” Greek commu- NSW Government funding to commence respite who works tirelessly for ‘Estia’ and the Church, nity “that can commit itself so prominently, so tire- services at Roselands (funding actually com- and the Office Administrator, Helen Tzikas who His Eminence talked about the significance of lessly to work for families dealing with a disability”. menced on 1 May 2001). coordinate over 94 clients and over 22 staff; “and the assistance of the NSW Government and the especially, His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos, After many months of preparations, both on the cooperation of Politicians in general and the sup- The Consul General of Greece, His Excellency whose passion and belief in the philanthropy of administrative and construction sides, and assist- port of the Public in achieving the opening of Evangelos Damianakis praised the efforts of all his parishioners urged the able-bodied to ed greatly by the generous donations of friends ‘Elpida House’, which gives “the rest of the world ‘Estia’ and mentioned that all these achievements rally and help the disadvantaged among us, and and supporters of ‘Estia’ who contributed funds an example of social responsibility, of social securi- had been made possible by the “energetic and spir- whose continuing support as President of the exceeding $300,000, ‘Elpida House’ was finally ty, of peace and collaboration”. His Eminence also itual leadership…which reflects the achievements Estia Foundation continues to inspire us all.” opened in November 2001. expressed his gratitude to Mr Carr for his pres- not only of Orthodoxy but also of Hellenism as a …..Quote Director Basil Galanos 14.3.02. ence and his “desire to be present in all milestones whole”. Proceedings commenced with the traditional of this (Estia’s) work”.

‘Elpida House’ - Guests wating outside for the arrival of His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos Some of our Special Friends who will benefit from ‘Elpida House’, and Premier Bob Carr. and their Parents/Carers. MAY 2002 16/36 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA Health News with Dr Theo Penklis THE LESSER KNOWN VACCINE: PNEUMONIA VACCINE

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By Guy Freeland the death and burial, the Resurrection - in the Jerusalem. For the whole 50 days of Pascha fasting eternity; ordinary time must reassert itself; the Mystery of Holy Baptism. We are signed in oil with and kneeling at prayer (both penitential in charac- Church must look to its mission to the world. This “The Great Sunday? Now, which Sunday would the sign of the Cross, we are immersed (buried) in ter) are strictly forbidden by the canons of the 7 reversion to ordinary time is dramatically marked that happen to be?” sanctified water, and we are raised up (resurrected) Ecumenical Councils. This is the Great Sunday. A by the resumption of kneeling at prayer at what is “Well, it isn’t a particular Sunday at all.” as a new creature from the font. week of weeks plus one day, every day of which is the earliest possible moment after the end of the “Not a particular Sunday? How can a Sunday not Our biological mother provided the womb and liturgically a Sunday. In fact the whole 50 days are great 50 days of Pascha. That is at Vespers on the be a Sunday? This sounds as mysterious as an uterine water from which we were born according but a single timeless Sunday, the Great Sunday.”** evening following Trinity Sunday, the office com- answer to a Parliamentary question on the GST. I to the order of nature. The Church, our spiritual “So, so that’s the Great Sunday.” monly known (for good reason!) as the Service of think that you had better explain.” mother, provides the mystic uterus and waters from “That’s the Great Sunday, and since very early Kneeling. The Paschal cycle of feasts, however, “Right-ho, but this is rather mind-bending stuff, so which we are sacramentally reborn. As the words of times the Great Sunday, as well as all of the does not end with Trinity Sunday, since every hold on to your seat.” St Paul, which we sing at baptisms and on Easter Sundays occurring throughout the year, has been Sunday of the year is, as you observed, a Paschal fes- “I’m holding on tight.” Sunday, put it, ‘As many of you as have been bap- thought of as belonging to the Eighth Day, as being tival.” “Off we go then. When we talk about the Great tised into Christ, have put on Christ’. outside of ordinary time.” “Thank you. I think now we should celebrate the Sunday we are not talking about ordinary time, in Finally, we adopt also the mystery of Pentecost “The Eighth Day? Now that does sound very mys- Great Sunday. How about6 a glass of wine?” fact we are not really talking about time at all. through a second signing, this time with Holy terious indeed. Surely the week has 7 days.” “What a good idea.” However, in terms of ordinary time, the Great Chrism in the Sacrament of Chrismation. “Certainly, according to time the week does have 7 “Christ is risen!” Sunday actually lasts for 50 consecutive days, from Pentecost, the Jewish feast when the Holy Spirit days. But every Sunday we commemorate the “He is risen indeed!” Easter Sunday to the Sunday of Pentecost inclu- descended upon the Apostles 50 days after the Lord’s Resurrection, since it was on a Sunday that sive.” Resurrection, is in fact the final episode of the the Lord rose from the dead.” Guy Freeland teaches Liturgical Studies at St “I think I will need another cup of coffee before we Paschal Mystery, for it is the fulfilment of Christ’s “So every Sunday is really a little Pascha.” Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College. go any further.” promise before the Ascension that he would send “Exactly. And, as I have explained, by virtue of the The Sunday of Pentecost 2002 will mark the “Very well, but please do stop interrupting or it will the Holy Spirit, the Comforter, by the operations of Resurrection the whole cosmos was mystically Fortieth Anniversary of his reception into the take 50 days for me to explain.” which He would be made present within the renewed, or, to tup it another way, the eternal Orthodox Church. “In that case, I promise no more unnecessary inter- Church until the end of time.” Kingdom of God was made manifest, and so, even ruptions.” “I’m still listening, but what has this to do with the though we are still in time, we are able to experi- * It needs to be noted, however, that the two Liturgies, “Good. Perhaps the place to start is with the con- Great Sunday?” ence directly the unwaning light of the eternal day which are combined with Vespers, are celebrated locally cept of eternity. We tend to think of eternity as infi- “I’ll get to that shortly.” of the Lord. That is, the new day, the Eighth Day, in Greek churches, for pastoral reasons, very early on nitely extended time, time which simply goes on “Before Christmas, I hope.” the day which symbolises eternity. So Sunday is Thursday and Saturday mornings respectively. and on without an end.” “I will ignore that remark. While it is true that all of both the first day of the week according to time, as “Yes, just like an answer to a Parliamentary ques- the saving acts of Christ are made present within is signifies the first of the six days of creation, but it ** It is a matter of regret that certain confused and con- tion on the GST.” every celebration of the Divine Liturgy, once a year, is also the eighth day, the day which signifies eterni- fusing modern practices have tended to undermine the “You promised.” in Holy Week, we follow these saving events, from ty.” integrity of the Great Sunday. These include the imposi- “Oh, very well, get on with it.” the raising of Lazarus and the Triumphal Entry to “Interesting. Is this why early baptisteries, such as tion of dietary restrictions on Wednesdays and Fridays “Eternity, however, is not time at all; it is indeed the Resurrection, step by step in sequence. The cul- the Baptistery of the Orthodox in Ravenna, are after the first week, the keeping of a totally spurious non-time. To generate time you have to have mination comes during the last three days, techni- eight-sided?” Apodosis (Leave-taking) of Pascha on the day before the change. Our notion of time in fact derives from the cally known as the Paschal Triduum. “Spot on, again. Early fonts and baptisteries, and Ascension, and the keeping of an afterfeast and apodosis motion of the heavenly bodies. (Although, as St Now, before we proceed any further, it is necessary sometimes even churches, are eight-sided because for the feast of the Ascension itself. That Pascha does not Augustine pointed out, the motion of a potter’s to bear in mind that the Orthodox Church, inherit- it is by baptism that we are reborn into the Eighth end on the Wednesday before Ascension is established wheel would, logically speaking, do just as well). For ing Jewish practice, commences the new day not at Day and “put on” the Risen Lord. As you can see, conclusively by the liturgical, canonical and theological example, a day is the measure of the interval midnight but at sunset. This means that Vespers, baptism is supremely a sacrament of the Lord’s tradition of the Church as a whole, but is perhaps most between one crossing by the sun of the meridian, which should ideally commence shortly before sun- Passover, of Pascha, and in the early Church the blatantly demonstrated by the continuing celebration of the true south-north axis, to the next, at what we call set, marks the transition from one day to the next.” Paschal Vigil was the one time of the year when the very ancient feast of Mid-Pentecost. Similarly the noon. This interval (or rather the mean of all such “So what we would normally call Saturday evening baptism was normally administered. Ascension is a Paschal feast, not a fixed feast in ordinary intervals during the course of the year) we conven- Vespers is liturgically speaking Sunday Vespers?” Of course, the Great Sunday is only a foretaste of time, and hence cannot have an afterfeast. tionally divide up into 24 hours, and each hour into “Quite. The Paschal Triduum starts with the wash- 60 minutes, and so forth. ing of the feet (a sacrament sadly only performed in Without the apparent motion of the sun through a few places in Orthodoxy today) and the Last ÉÅÑÁ ÁÑ×ÉÅÐÉÓÊÏÐÇ ÁÕÓÔÑÁËÉÁÓ the sky, we would not have days. Aristotle under- Supper on what is liturgically Friday evening, and stood that without change you cannot have time ends with the Resurrection commemorated at the when he defined time as “the number [that is, mea- Paschal Vigil on what is liturgically Sunday sure] of motion with respect to before and after”. evening.* Now, since in God there is no motion, no change - The actual historical events occurred at the time of God is the same yesterday, today and tomorrow - the Jewish Passover (in fact on Friday 14th, there can be no time. God dwells in eternity, in the Saturday 15th, and Sunday 16th of the Jewish eternal now. God, as the Scriptures put it, is simply month Nisan, in either the year 30 or 33) and the I AM.” Paschal Triduum commemorates in correct “I think that I understand, but doesn’t that mean sequence (though today often at the wrong time of that God is totally static?” day) all of the events of the Christian Passover; that “It would do if it wasn’t the case that the Godhead is, the mystery of the Lord’s passage from life, ÉÅÑÏÓ ÍÁÏÓ ÁÃÉÙÍ ÊÙÍÓÔÁÍÔÉÍÏÕ is a Trinity. This means that there is a dynamism, through death, to the Resurrection. With the though one without change or motion, between the Resurrection event a highly significant liturgical ÊÁÉ ÅËÅÍÇÓ Father, the Son and the Holy Spirit. A communion break occurs, placed by our liturgical books at the of love.” conclusion of the Midnight Office, immediately SOUTH YARRA, VIC “Just as between the three angels in Rublev’s icon prior to Paschal Mattins. 35-39 BARRY STREET, SOUTH YARRA, VIC TEL: (03) 9589 4370 of the Trinity?” We have followed the historical events of the Lord’s “Precisely. Spot on. When you do have something Passover, now we reap the benefits. With the ÐÁÍÇÃÕÑÉÓ ÉÅÑÏÕ ÍÁÏÕ sensible to say you may interrupt now and again.” Resurrection everything changes. Through the ÁÃÉÙÍ ÊÙÍÓÔÁÍÔÉÍÏÕ ÊÁÉ ÅËÅÍÇÓ “Thank you.” Resurrection of Christ the whole creation is Ôñßôç 21 Ìáßïõ 2002 “Not at all. But to continue, although the Godhead renewed, the Fall is reversed, sins are pardoned, dwells in eternity, the second person of the Trinity, Paradise is regained and we inherit eternal life. Ðñüãñáììá Ðáíçãýñåùò: the Son, became subject to time when He took on Counted in ordinary time, the Church now passes flesh from the Virgin Mary two thousand years ago. into a period of 50 days in which, though still phys- ÄåõôÝñá 20 Ìáßïõ, 7ì.ì. Ðáíçãõñéêüò Åóðåñéíüò ôùí Áãßùí God entered cosmic and human history. As both ically in time, we mystically enjoy a foretaste of eter- Êùíóôáíôßíïõ êáé ÅëÝíçò, ÷ïñïóôáôïýíôïò God and a human being, Christ suffered on the nity. Time has been mystically swept up into eterni- ôïõ ÈåïöéëåóôÜôïõ Åðéóêüðïõ ê. ÉåæåêéÞë, ìå ôç óõììåôï÷Þ ôïõ Éåñïý ÊëÞñïõ Cross for us, taking upon Himself the sins of the ty. Ìåëâïýñíçò. world, was buried, and rose from the dead on the For a week of weeks (=49 days) plus one day, the Ôñßôç 21 Ìáßïõ, 8.30ð.ì. ÐáíçãõñéêÞ Áñ÷éåñáôéêÞ Èåßá Ëåéôïõñãßá third day. Through what is called the Paschal Sunday of Pentecost/Trinity Sunday (the 8th and õðü ôïõ ÈåïöéëåóôÜôïõ Åðéóêüðïõ Mystery of the Lord, we are redeemed from sin last Sunday of Pascha), which expresses the unity of ê. ÉåæåêéÞë, âïçèïýìåíïõ õðü ôïõ and death by the sacramental enacting (or making the whole, we enjoy the unwaning light of the Risen Éåñáôéêþò ÐñïúóôÜìåíïõ ð. Äçìçôñßïõ present) of the Paschal Mystery - the Crucifixion, Lord, the light of eternity, of the Heavenly Ðáðáêõñéáêïðïýëïõ êáé ôïõ Äéáêüíïõ 117107 ÌáíáóóÞ. 18/38 TO BHMA Greek Australian VEMA MAY 2002 News - Greece In Brief... Greek to be Europe’s Crete’s Technical Institute to award the Patriarch number two banker

Greek central banker Lucas Papademos, didate, academic Paul de Grauwe, over- the hot favourite for the job, has been looked. appointed vice president of the European And the accidental posting of news of the Central Bank. appointment to the ECB’s website ahead The choice would have been unthinkable of the official announcement also proved a decade ago, given Greece’s record of controversial. high inflation and interest rates, huge deficits and massive external debt. Mr Another Enron? Papademos, however, is credited with turning the country’s economy around in Among other items high on the Ecofin preparation for its membership of the agenda were the ramifications of the euro. Enron scandal gripping corporate He takes over in May from France’s America, amid worries that a similar cri- Christian Noyer as second in command sis could easily occur in Europe. of the ECB, which watches over econom- “The European Union needs to take stes ic policy for the 12-member eurozone. to prevent something similar occurring The decision, the first time a senior ECB here,” said Frits Bolkestein, Europe’s executive post has fallen vacant since its Lucas Papademos internal market commissioner. creation four years ago, was made by European Union finance ministers at the French - citing a supposed “gentlemen’s In response, the meeting decided to ask regular Ecofin summit in Spain. agreement” before the ECB’s creation - an existing expert group on company law Two more posts, including the top job, say they have a right to supply his succes- to report on the collapse of the US ener- The Technical Institute of Crete’s award will be given this year to will be up for grabs in 2003 as Dutch pres- sor. gy company amid allegations of false Ecumenical Patriarch Vartholomeos. This decision was taken unan- ident Wim Duisenberg and Finnish Only 14 of the 15 EU finance ministers accounting on a massive scale. imously by the institute’s board and announced by its president board member Sirkka Hamalainen step voted for Mr Papdemos; Belgium Markos Karanastasis. down. abstained, meaning further talks are nec- The group, ministers said, needed to The ceremony will be held on June 15 while the President of the Re- Mr Papademos’ appointment sparked a essary. examine both companies’ internal and public Mr. Stephanopoulos will present the award to Vartholomeos. row with Belgium. As one of six small countries with no rep- external reporting and controls, and how Karanastasis said Patriarch Vartholomeos will be honoured for his The competition to succeed Mr resentation on the six-member ECB investment analysts examine and rate the efforts towards the rapprochement of churches and for the preva- Duisenberg is certain to be fierce, and the board, Belgium was upset to have its can- corporations they cover. lence of peace in the world. Harassment figures Poll: Go away, November 17 “Official” European Commission statistics, according to which 60 percent of Greek women say they have been sexually harassed in the workplace, are 18 years old and only apply to Attica, the press While nearly one in every four Greeks agrees with the ideolo- assistant to EU Commissioner Anna Diamantopoulou stated. gy of November 17, only 1.7 percent of respondents in a new It is unclear whether the figures - made public on Wednesday when poll back the left-wing terrorist group’s attacks, and most peo- the EU approved legislation providing workers with greater pro- ple believe Nov. 17 should stop its operations. tection from sexual harassment - came from an EC report or from The survey, conducted in March by Alco pollsters on behalf of Diamantopoulou. There are no statistics for sexually harassed Press magazine and printed in yesterday’s Eleftherotypia daily, female workers in Greece, said Diamantopoulou’s aide, Andrew found that 67 percent of respondents disagreed both with the Fielding. group’s positions and its activities. Some 22 percent said they agreed with Nov. 17’s positions but disagreed with its activities, Post-Olympic works and 1.7 percent voiced support for the group’s positions and its activities. A group of residents from the municipality of Hellenikon bordering The rest said they didn’t know or wouldn’t say. Since its foun- the old airport and members of environmental groups and sports dation in 1975, the organization - named after the November clubs yesterday appealed to the Council of State against government 17, 1973 Athens Polytechnic student uprising against the mili- plans for the post-Olympic Games development of the Olympic tary dictatorship - has killed 23 people, while none of its mem- Sailing Center which is being built in the southern coastal district of bers have been arrested. The group’s last victim was Britain’s Aghios Cosmas. military attache, Brigadier Stephen Saunders, whom it assassi- Protesters say the planned construction of commercial harbors is nated in June 2000. The Press poll established that 64.5 percent unnecessary and would harm the environment. of respondents consider Nov. 17’s members to be terrorists, 11.6 percent regard them as social revolutionaries. Invited to give their views on what the group should do next, Rio-Antirio bridge 89.1 percent called for it to disband - with nearly a third of percent named ruling PASOK, and 9.1 percent the CIA. The the above adding that group members should give themselves Greek intelligence service (EYP) came third at 4.5 percent, fol- The fourth and final pylon which is to support a new bridge con- up. Some 6.6 percent said November 17 should continue its lowed by the far left (3.4 percent) and the far right (2.9 per- necting Rio and Antirio - and thus the Greek mainland with the activities, just over a third of whom suggested that cent). Peloponnese - was erected a few dozen meters off the coast of Rio. the organization should not target Greeks. The Panhellenic Liberation Movement (PAK), a forerunner of The bridge is due for completion in 2004. About 60.5 percent were of the opinion that “somebody [else] PASOK which many analysts believe could be closely connect- is behind Nov. 17.” Asked to specify whom they meant, 12.5 ed with Nov. 17’s activities, was rated last with 2.1 percent. Paralympics An examination of the progress of preparations for the September THE GREEK AUSTRALIAN VEMA 2004 Paralympics began when the coordinating committee of the International Paralympics Committee (IPC) visited Athens for a three day visit late last month. Australia’s newspaper Investments in the 2004 Paralympics total 130 million dollars, of which 50 million dollars are being provided by the government. for Hellenes of all generations MAY 2002 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 19/39 Travel NAFPAKTIA: The mountains and their remote villages

streaked summits and distant ham- The Vardoussia lets. But sometimes it seems to teeter on the brink of the Kakavos gorge range hides many that slices through the crags separat- ing Kozitsa and Ano Hora. a treasure, How to get there including cosy The quickest route from Athens to Oreini Nafpaktia/Kravara is via the national road to Patra and the Rio- hotels, Antirrio ferry to Nafpaktos. There turn east as far as Kato Dafni, a miraculous icon where the road winds north to Limnitsa, Terpsithea, Elatou and Ano Hora. We took the longest way, and great food Ano Hora with the Vardoussia mountains in the background. Spring comes slowly this high up heading for Lidoriki and the Mornos Dam from Galaxidi, below Delphi on sailed off to Ellis Island, spent a few the Gulf of Corinth, and from there to BY DIANA FARR LOUIS years working on the railroads and the mountain villages. We returned then took himself off to Cleveland, via Nafpaktos and the road that runs IN THE old days, even fifteen years where he eventually opened a restau- along the coast as far as Itea. ago, you had to be tough to venture rant. He named it Crystal. Before Ano Hora is about 75 minutes from into most of Greece’s mountains. long he owned five or six restaurants Nafpaktos. The whole trip takes a And I don’t mean just to walk or hike and had made enough money to minimum of four hours. amongst the glorious peaks or ver- return to his native land. He opened a dant upper pastures. Surviving the hotel in Athens and called it Crystal, Where to stay nights in a bleak, unheated room too, and then decided to do the same under a pile of scratchy blankets in Ano Hora. The village elders des- ‘Crystal Guesthouse’, Ano Hora (tel required even sterner stuff. ignated a site at the entrance to Ano 0634-041555-7, fax 0634-041558), The tavernas were invariably Hora, and building started. That was about 60 euros for a double room enclosed by plate-glass windows more ten years ago. Yiorgos lived to see its with breakfast on weekends, 45 euros suitable for balmy climes, the pene- inauguration with twenty rooms and during the week. ‘Xenios’, Kato Hora trating chill dulled by a small potbel- baptised it. The Mornos reservoir looking very shallow for this time of the year (tel 0634-041111, fax 0634 041112, lied stove and immoderate quantities You could call this third Crystal, email:[email protected], website: of rough local wine. Often we slept expanded to sixty rooms in what some houses are architectural jewels. Their reputedly the creation of St Luke and, www.xenios-katohora.gr), about 74 fully clothed. I have fond memories of would call the middle of nowhere, “to slate roofs have almost all been like the other paintings attributed to euros for a double room with break- those days, though I’m not sure I want xenodocheio tou trellou” or the mad- replaced by red tiles and almost all of him, almost entirely covered with fast and 148 euros for a cabin for two to repeat them. man’s hotel, but his dream was to them have wooden balconies, painted intricately worked gold sheeting, couples with livingroom and fire- Now, one doesn’t have to suffer. bring life back to his languishing ham- in colours more common to which could easily have shone like a place. There are signs that a revolution is let. And with his grandsons, Thanasis Mykonos, from powderpuff blue and beacon given a little sunlight. taking place in formerly remote and Andreas, in charge and introduc- emerald green to pompadour pink. Whether you believe in miracles or Where to eat mountain regions. The population ing modern concepts, the dream Although many of them are in rea- not, it is quite beautiful, and occupies may have moved out but in the past doesn’t seem such a folly. sonably good condition, the empti- pride of place next to the monastery’s ness can bring on a fit of melancholy. other treasure, the forearm of St Both ‘Crystal’ and ‘Xenios’ have decade weekenders are moving in, Crystal is full almost every weekend. excellent restaurants serving local attracted by comfortable, cosy hotels, In autumn, many of its patrons are Not so long ago Ano Hora had 5,000 Polycarp of Smyrna, also swathed in permanent inhabitants, now there are gold. specialties. In Ano Hora the restau- eateries with fireplaces and cafe-bars hunters, come to track down wild rant with no name but known as where espresso is more popular than boar fattened on the district’s chest- sixteen, not counting the hotel staff. The most remarkable thing about this Kato Hora, once bustling with the tale, however, was that it was told to ‘Vassili’s place’ in the middle of the a “vari glyko”. nuts, and it’s nice to know their dogs main street (opposite the antique In the Vardoussia range above are welcome, too. Mushrooms, wild gossip of 400 people, now has only me by a woman who appears to com- two, the forest ranger and his wife. mute between Kozitsa and Sydney. bus) has splendid food at very reason- Nafpaktos, a wild area of precipitous strawberries and alpine flowers could able prices and posters of Switzerland peaks, dense fir forests and a smatter- be other incentives, if the lifting of the Our first impression was one of aban- After delivering a small sermon on donment and filled us with disma y. the superiority of Orthodoxy to other on the walls, which could be the ing of deserted villages, this revolu- spirits brought on by basking in the Vardoussia mountains. At the end of tion is especially evident and all the shade of inaccessible mountains were We thought of strangling the friends religions, she darted down the hill to whose raves had brought us so far. By the village proper, not even bothering the street, also on the left but entered more surprising for being so unex- not sufficient. Whatever the reason, from the terrace above it, ‘To Platano’ pected. Oreini Nafpaktia has always demand has grown enough to sup- the time we’d had lunch and talked to to follow the path. We caught up with several amiable locals, they were in her again in the cafe/general store, looked like a good place to eat. Both been one of Greece’s poorest regions, port two more hotels in Ano Hora, have fireplaces. along with Epirus. It was also as plus one each in the neighbouring vil- our good graces again. where three old boys were engaged in untamed as Agrafa, unwritten being lages of Terpsithea, Ambelakiotissa After breakfast, clutching the detailed desultory conversation. Footnote synonymous with untaxed, by the and Kato Hora, while Ano Hora also map of walks and drives provided by The room was too big and empty to the hotel, we set off on one of the pil- be welcoming, but they assured me it Turks, that is. has a sprinkling of new tavernas and As we drove along the Mornos Dam, And even if taxes had been col- bars. grimages practically every visitor to would be packed as soon as the tem- the area makes. Ambelakiotissa, peratures rose and families started we were alarmed to see that it was lectible, what would have been the Moreover, the fare is not only splen- only about one-third full. The locals tariff on the potatoes, timber, honey did but varied at these places. Yes, about 15 kilometres away, is home to coming up from Nafpaktos. They told a monastery with a famous icon. The me that fifteen people lived there per- said it had barely rained or snowed and tsipouro that were Nafpaktia’s there is the usual bean soup and since Christmas and many of the main products? In fact, people were grilled lambchops, but you can also story is that during the Ottoman con- manently, but besides an old woman quest of Thessaly in the 15th century, clucking to her unresponsive goat we rivers and streams were dry or its chief exports. Some men travelled find superb cheese and greens pies - reduced to mere trickles. around Greece, selling their skills as one hortopitta was the best I’ve ever the fighting was so intense that the didn’t see another soul. icon, which had been happily hanging Because of the monastery, though, It was unclear whether this is because masons; others worked in factories, bitten into - delectable “lachanodol- the waters are being diverted to the while many, many villagers wound up mades”, chicken soup so thick it in a church in Ambelakia, spirited the road to Kozitsa is, surprisingly, itself out of danger and wound up in fully asphalted. I say surprisingly Mornos and Evinos dams (the latter in the United States. resembles risotto, and of course wild is under construction west of Funnily enough, the revival in Ano boar stifado, chops and ribs, supplied the woods above the village, then and because it’s rare to find more than a until fairly recently called Kozitsa. dirt track in such isolated places. It Kravara), or the sources are shrinking Hora is the last chapter in a typical by a farm, not caught in the woods. alarmingly. Greek-strikes-it-rich-in-America It must be said that these villages can- There it radiated an otherworldly weaves and slithers through thick fir not be compared to Epirus’s glow which eventually caught the forests and groves of plane trees, pro- story. Fifty years ago, with five dollars SOURCE: ATHENS NEWS in his pocket Yiorgos Papaioannidis Zagorohoria, whose stalwart stone notice of a passerby. The icon is viding glimpses of sharp, snow- MAY 2002 20/40 TO BHMA Greek Australian VEMA Greek Food Recipes Peas’ historic pod This humble legume owes its present delicious state to the English, but the French gave it a royal makeover

BY CONNIE PHILLIPSON

AN ARTICLE entitled “The Pea Across the Ages” appeared 65 years ago in the gastro- nomical quarterly of the Wine and Food Society, signed by Edward A Bunyard, a member of a very renowned family of gas- tronomes. In a fine article, the author rightly maintains that the English had a great deal to do with developing the pea to its present deli- cious state. The writer knows that peas have been found in the remains of Troy, but they were unlikely to have resembled the best English legume. It took time to turn the small rather bitter pea, Tiny peas with pasta material for soups and stews, into the luscious Marrowfat Pea which proudly demands a (Serves 4) course of its own on the menu. “Homeric Ingredients: heroes would surely have scorned them, save 4 tbs olive oil for seasoning” he writes, perhaps with good 1 large onion, diced reasons. 3 cups sliced mushrooms Even several hundred years later, when chick- 2 tbs chopped parsley peas are mentioned in an ancient play, a char- bacon, a few onions, parsley and chervil is the author, it “always strikes me as having a slight 1 cup orzo (rice shaped pasta) acter remarks: “That’s a dessert you’d give to mode of “a la bonne femme”. Peas “a la sardonic twist when applied in a French 2 1/2 cups chicken broth a god-forsaken monkey. “ The author could- Francaise” demand onions, butter, lettuce restaurant to potatoes, but for peas we take it 1 cup dry white wine n’t have known but the fact is that Pisum and sugar. As for “a l’Anglaise”, says our in the best of faith.” 2 1/2 cups fresh or frozen tiny peas sativum is found in Greek excavations from the Mesolithic and Early Neolithic times, 1 tbs chopped fresh thyme nearly 10,000 years ago. Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia salt and pepper to taste A valuable winter vegetable since it is one of 3 tbs grated parmesan cheese the few that could be dried and kept, it consti- tuted part of the medieval “pittance” (from St George Greek In a large heavy skillet, heat 2 tbs of the oil. Add the Middle English “pitaunce”) given to the onion, mushrooms and parsley; saute until soft- poor at convent doors: a bowl of pea soup. In Orthodox Church, ened. Remove from pan. Add the other 2 tbs of oil the 13th century, peas cooked or in the form to the pan and heat for a minute. Add orzo and stir of soup were sold in the streets of Paris. But it Rose Bay was not till the time of Louis XIV in the 17th constantly until golden brown. Return onion mix- 90 Newcastle St., Rose Bay, NSW 2029 Tel: (02) 9371 9929 ture to pan. Add chicken broth and wine. Bring to century, that peas moved from these humble a boil, then lower heat and simmer 10 to 15 min- surroundings into royal circles. But when they did, they surely did so with a ANNOUNCEMENT utes, until orzo is tender but still moist. While orzo bang. Writes Mme de Maintenon in May is cooking, steam peas just until barely tender. Add 1696: “The chapter of peas still goes on. The thyme and toss with pasta just before serving. Add impatience to eat them, the pleasure of having After 40 years of Parish life, the Church Committee undertook gener- salt and pepper to taste and sprinkle with eaten them, and the joy of eating them again al repairs in the Church building, including the replacement of the vinyl Parmesan. are the three points of private gossip. There are also ladies who, having supped with the tiles with parquetry in the Nave and Soleas, the placement of granite Creamed peas and potatoes King (and supped well) take a dish in their slabs and tiles on the existing concrete steps at the front of the rooms, at the grave risk of indigestion. It is the Church, the polishing of the pews and the overall painting of the inte- (Serves 6-8) mode, it is the rage.” Who would believe such dithyrambs about our garden peas? rior of the Church. Ingredients: With this kind of patronage, development 4 medium red potatoes, cubed came quick, and soon many varieties We express our thanks to all who offered donations for the renovation 1 package frozen peas (250gr) appeared. But the first great step forward 1 tsp sugar took place in England in the early 19th centu- of our Church, and we invite all to its blessing by His Eminence 2 tbs olive oil ry, when Thomas Andrew Knight raised Archbishop Stylianos at the Divine Liturgy, on Sunday, 2nd June, plants by cross-fertilisation. To him belongs 2 tbs all-purpose flour 2002. 1/2 tsp salt the honour of introducing the first wrinkled pea. In the round pea, the starch is firm. At 1/4 tsp white pepper germination the starch changes to sugar After the Divine Liturgy all are invited to lunch at the Parish Hall, situ- 1 1/2 cups milk which requires less volume. That is to say, the 2 tbs minced fresh dill pea begins to dissolve some of its starch in the ated underneath the Church. We thank our Heavenly God and Father pod, becomes sweeter, and when it dries takes for granting us forty years of parish life with the various activities of the Place potatoes in a saucepan; cover with water and on the wrinkled form familiar to all gardeners. cook until tender. Cook peas according to package The unusual tenderness of the new variety Church Committee, the Ladies Auxiliary, the afternoon Greek School, directions, adding the sugar. Meanwhile, heat oil in prompted the name Marrow Pea and then the Sunday School and the related spiritual work in the missionary, a saucepan; add flour, salt and pepper to form a Marrowfat Pea. Another important step was religious and social life of the Parish in the Eastern Suburbs of paste. the production of early and late varieties, Gradually stir in milk. Bring to a boil; boil for 1 which allowed the pea season to be extended. Sydney, under the spiritual leadership of His Eminence. minute. Add dill; cook until thickened and bubbly. When relating the history of peas, one feels obliged not to neglect their contribution to sci- Drain potatoes and peas; place in a serving bowl. ence. The Austrian monk, Gregor Mendel, Thanks be to God for all Pour sauce over and stir to coat. Serve immediate- used pea plants to deduce the fundamental ly. laws of genetic inheritance. But of course the The Parish Priests and Church Committee point of this article was not science, but the 117905 SOURCE: ATHENS NEWS fine art of cooking. Peas with a touch of MAY 2002 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 21/41 Towards 2004 Preparations for 2004 State of the art technology Olympic Games continue to gather pace at the 2004 Olympics

The hosting of the 2004 Olympic Hellenic Telecommunications Orga- Games, and the need to keep the pub- nisation infrastructure and the building lic and the media constantly updated, of an instant communication network are more than ever dependent on tech- for emergencies. The new equipment nological progress. ATHENS 2004 will remain in use even after the Games. President, Gianna Angelopoulos-Da- Mr Christodoulakis described in detail skalaki delivered this message at the the work directly or indirectly linked to opening session of an ATHENS 2004 the hosting of the Games which has conference devoted to technology, in been carried out by the Ministry of which Greek businesses were urged to Development in recent years. participate “in this technological renais- He stressed that whatever is done for Gianna Angelopoulos - Daskalaki sance”. the Olympic Games should be of use in The key note speaker in this day-long and Denis Oswald at the Press the future. event, which was attended by a number Conference during the visit of the IOC The Olympic Village, for example will of representatives from state organisa- Co-ordination Commission function as a model for energy- efficient tions and private companies, was 11,000 personal computers, 600 servers, building projects. ATHENS 2004 Minister of Development at the time, 2,000 printers (to carry out about 55 mil- Executive Director, Yannis Pyrgiotis, Nikos Christodoulakis, who has now lion printing tasks), 23,000 landline pointed out that Greece bid for the On their most recent visit to Athens, IOC Executives under the become Minister of Economic Affairs. phones, 9,000 mobile phones as well as Games in order to improve and mod- President of the Coordination Commission, Denis Oswald, discov- The conference focussed on issues such 16,000 TVs and videos. ernise a number of local sectors, but ered that significant progress had been made in many areas of as information technology, telecommu- The ATHENS 2004 President mainly to improve technology. preparation for the 2004 Olympic Games. nications and energy resources. Angelopoulos-Daska-laki said, the total He underlined further that technologi- There were particularly positive comments regarding marketing, The technological specifications and cost of investment in all fields of com- cal developments will enhance the cur- relations with international sports federations and the timetable for requirements associated with the host- munication “will eventually amount to rent level of infrastructure in a way that the Games. Other matters discussed included transport, accommo- ing of the Games are immense, among 352.16 million euro”, resulting in the will help improve the quality of life in dation (especially the Olympic Village and the press villages), and a the items and facilities needed are: modernisation and upgrading of all Greece. series of sports-related works and their impact on traffic. A timetable was also set out for the test events, the first of which will be held in the summer of 2002. At joint meetings between the members of the Coordination Olympics-State lagging on boosting Commission, ATHENS 2004 and the Ministries involved in the preparations programme, timetables were also drawn up for public tourism, Greek hoteliers say works in key regions. At a press conference, Mr Oswald noted that the preparations are Olympics 2004 organisers were accused by Athens hotel own- “The Olympics are the most positive event that could happen continuing in the right direction, and added that the work must con- ers on Wednesday of not doing enough to ensure Greek to the Greek tourism industry,” Divanis said. tinue at a fast pace so that all the delays thus far can be dealt with. tourism would receive a major boost from the Games. “But the Attica (region) marketing plan, promoted by the At the same time, he declared himself satisfied after assurances “While there’s over-activity on the part of the hotel communi- National Tourism Organisation, is being developed very slow- from government officials that both the suburban light railway and ty, the state...seeks sloppy solutions which will not offer the ly and in the end will have no essential influence on tourism the tram will be ready in good time so that they can be integrated infrastructure needed,” Athens hotel owners’ president Spyros demand for pre-Olympics activities,” he said. into the transport system before the Games. Divanis told an international conference on preparations for Games organisers and Athens hotel owners have been at odds the Olympics. since last year when the government lifted a 14-year construc- He said while hotel owners had already pumped over 500 mil- tion ban for luxury hotels in the capital in an effort to create lion euros into revamping and expanding dozens of hotels more rooms for International Olympic Committee (IOC) Efforts of Greek ahead of the Games, the government was lagging behind in members, official visitors and VIPs. drafting a concise tourism plan to maximise the potential boost But last week the government scrapped the plan and said more athletes boosted to tourism. rooms would be created through extensions to existing hotels.

The ATHENS 2004 goal is to do all it can to prepare Greek athletes for the 2004 Olympic Games and to support every Co-operation between ATHENS 2004 attempt to strengthen the Olympic Movement. A joint coordination and cooperation committee has already been set up by ATHENS 2004, the government and and the Church of Greece the Hellenic Olympic Committee. At the first meeting, ATHENS 2004 was represented by its In a spirit of sincere commitment to do with information, raising aware- President, Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki and the Greece’s national objective, the ness, volunteerism and public mobilisa- Executive Directors Spyros Capralos, Yannis Pyrgiotis and Church of Greece and His Eminence tion, as well as with utilising the Marton Simitsek. The government was represented by the the Archbishop of Athens and All Church’s facilities for accommodation General Secretary of Sport, Nikolaos Exarchos, and the Greece, Christodoulos, are offering a purposes. At the same time, a series of HOC by S. Zanias (Vice-president), D. Diathesopoulos helping hand for the hosting of the cultural and ceremonial events are (General Secretary), T. Beligratis (Treasurer) and members 2004 Olympic Games. being scheduled in an effort to present G. Papadoyiannakis (President of the Olympic Preparation According to a memorandum signed and promote the Greek Orthodox cul- Committee), T. Chamakos and S.Angeloudis. between the Church of Greece and tural heritage through Byzantine art The Association of Greek Olympians was represented by, S. ATHENS 2004, the Church will con- and music. Archbishop of Athens and All Greece, Tzortzis (president), and the President of the Association of tribute to the overall goals whose ben- This cooperation between ATHENS Christodoulos, signs the memorandum Olympic Participants, G. Andreadis. All participants firm- efits are expected to outlast the prepa- 2004 and the Church of Greece has an with ATHENS 2004 President, ly believe that athletes are the most important element of rations for the Games. extra dimension, that of a working Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki the Olympic Games, and that their performances will attract This is a major challenge for Greece together to face major religious issues sports-lovers to the stadiums. The ATHENS 2004 Organi- and its people, but also a chance to helpful not only in the course of actions which may arise during the preparation sing Committee is playing a prominent role in assisting promote the timeless traditions of related to the 2004 Olympic Games, and holding of the Games. Greek athletes prepare for the Olympics by making signifi- Greek Orthodoxy. Signed on behalf of but possibly on a broader, national In this way, an environment of respect, cant financial aid available to them. ATHENS 2004 by its President, level. friendship and recognition of the free- In late August, ATHENS 2004 gave the Hellenic Olympic Gianna Angelopoulos-Daskalaki, the The main framework for cooperation dom of religious expression shall pre- Committee (HOC) 3,286,867 euro raised from sponsorship. memorandum also stresses that the involves the joint design and imple- vail and embrace all participants in the In total, the HOC will receive more than 10,900,000 euro. infrastructure of the Church may prove mentation of programmes that have to Games. MAY 2002 22/42 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA Sports By Peter Kambounias NRL 2002 - PROGRESS REPORT ON THE TEAMS BRONCOS AND KNIGHTS LEAD THE WAY The 2002 National Rugby League Telstra NEW ZEALAND WARRIORS Brad Fittler remains the key to the fortunes of the eight (42-16). Coach Craig Coleman has relied on Premiership is at the one-third mark and (4th on 12pts) red, white and blues. His retirement from repre- his passion for the club infecting his players but it’s the season has already thrown up a stack of sentative duty should provide extra zest to the clear that in this day and age passion and tradition suprises making tipping the matches very Last season the Warriors made the semi finals for Roosters cause but they don’t appear to have what are not enough for a team to be competitive. stressful for fans. Let’s take a look at each the first time in their brief history and got belted by it takes to match it with the big guns come the busi- team and how they are faring so far up to the Eels. This season the New Zealanders have ness end of the season. ST GEORGE ILLAWARRA and including Round 8. gone ahead in leaps and bounds only losing to the DRAGONS (12th on 5pts) rampaging Knights and the Bulldogs. Their round MELBOURNE STORM BRISBANE BRONCOS eight 36-14 demolition of the Tigers at (8th on 8pts) One of the most popular clubs in rugby league is (1st on 15pts) Campbelltown showed NRL fans that the going through a horrendous unlucky streak at the Warriors are no flukes. Daniel Anderson is coach- Melbourne are the second half specialists of this moment. Andrew Farrah must be tearing his hair Master coach Wayne Bennett has the Broncos ing a side showing gritty determination to build a seasons competition. The Storm came back in a out as he coaches the joint venture suffering from sitting pretty at the top of the NRL ladder and successful season. big way in round two going down 30-24 to the last minute decisions against the famous red and it’s no surprise considering the wealth of talent Key players for the Warriors have been Stacey Sharks, got up 32-30 at Parramatta after being whites. Their demoralising 33-14 loss to the the Brisbane side boasts. Boosted with the Jones, Kevin Campion, P.J. Marsh and the exquis- taken to the cleaners by the Eels in the first half, Bulldogs at Stadium Australia started a barren run return of the mercurial halfback Allan Langer, ite boot of Ivan Cleary. It will be interesting to see and nearly did the same to Newcastle at their spir- only broken by another unlucky 20-20 draw with the Broncos started the season with a crushing how far the Warriors can go come semi final time itual home Olympic Park but lost 36-28. Mark the Eels at WIN Stadium. 42-6 drubbing of the Cowboys. The Bulldogs when they match it with the experienced finals Murray’s men represent nuisance value to the top Pressure has started to reach boiling point visited ANZ Stadium and held the Broncos to a contenders. sides and are trying to emulate their stunning 1999 amongst the hoards of Dragons fans calling for the 20 all draw in round two. Since then the league Grand Final winning side. Melbourne has been coach to be sacked. There is talk of a return to leaders have remained unbeaten with the round PARRAMATTA EELS shaken around by injuries and should be compet- Kogarah Oval to add to the myriad of issues dog- 7 18-12 win over premiers Newcastle Knights (5th on 11pts) itive in the semi finals. ging the club at the moment. All in all it makes the confirming their status as one of the favourites to task of winning matches all the more difficult and take out this season’s competition. When the Eels went to Leichhardt Oval and were SHARKS the Dragons will find it hard to make the semi Brisbane has the lethal potency to crush weak beaten at their own game by the Tigers it seemed (9th on 8pts) finals after such a poor start to the season. opposition. The side oozes with powerful play- that the proverbial ‘chokers’ of the NRL would be ers such as Gorden Tallis, Shane Webcke, at it again. That 22-16 loss followed an opening Ever since star half back Brett Kimmorley arrived CANBERRA RAIDERS Darren Lockyer, Petro Sivoniceva, Lote round destruction of the Panthers but coach Brian from the Northern Eagles to the Sharks in a pre (13th on 4pts) Tuquiri, Michael De Vere and Langer just to Smith looks like his biggest enemy at the moment season move reminiscent of a soap opera, coach name a few. Brisbane will be there come Grand is complacency amongst his superstar squad. This Chris Anderson has had to reshuffle the side and Formerly known as the ‘Green Machine’ the Final Day. was as clear as day when the Eels lost the seem- the biggest victim has undoubtedly been 2001 Raiders are far from a machine judging by their ingly impossible at Parramatta Stadium throwing Dally M winner Preston Campbell. Campbell has progress so far this season. Coach Matthew Elliot NEWCASTLE KNIGHTS away a huge lead at half time against the Storm to played in three positions so far this season and his has a relatively young and inexperienced playing (2nd on 14pts) lose 32-30. confidence has been rocked severely resulting in roster to work with but the Raiders showed signs Brimming with talent everywhere the Eels are his relegation to the interchange bench. The of fight narrowly going down to the Broncos 18-16 The 2001 premiers started like a house on fire actually one point better off than they were at the Sharks are also still trying to come to terms with in round five, and notched up their second win of obliterating their way through the early rounds same stage last season. This is an pleasing sign for the loss of Adam Dykes to the Eels, and crucial the season in round eight beating the Sharks 36-10. racking up an incredible 252 points in their first the Blue and Gold Army if the side clicks togeth- injuries to David Peechey and Jason Stevens. This after being trounced 38-0 by the Eels. The six matches, averaging 42 points per game. This er as expected and the form starts to get a roll on. Anderson will have to get more out of his players Raiders will struggle for the rest of the season but counted for little when they tasted their only Parramatta should be there on Grand Final Day. to ensure they are there during the semis. may still spring an upset here or there. defeat in Brisbane in round 7 going down 18-12 in a thriller. WESTS TIGERS NORTHERN EAGLES NORTH QUEENSLAND The Knights are led gallantly by the best player (6th on 10pts) (10th on 8pts) COWBOYS (14th on 4pts) going around Andrew Johns. Johns has played a pivotal role in piloting the Knights to new lev- The Tigers have been the surprise packet of this Coach Peter Sharp has come under increasing New Cowboys coach Graeme Murray has taken els of success. Many critics of the Knights season’s competition. Warm favourites for the pressure from the demanding silvertail supporters something from his former home in Sydney with believe that their success is purely linked to the wooden spoon, the Tigers came out of the blocks due to the teams indifferent form so far this sea- him to Townsville. How else can one perceive the form of Johns. This was evident in their round 8 with two massive upset wins against the Bulldogs son. Posing more worries for Eagles management turnaround he has caused at the perennial cellar win over Melbourne where Johns single hand- and the Eels, the Tigers have played with remark- is the poor crowd numbers attending the joint ven- dwellers. His first game in charge saw the edly saved his side from an embarrasing loss able spirit which would please coach Terry Lamb ture’s fixtures at North Power Stadium, Gosford. Cowboys lose 50-20 to the Warriors at home but after leading by the ‘length of a country mile’ at no end. Inconsistency and injuries have both hin- The Eagles got their first win in round four against in round five bounced back to defeat Souths 30-18. half time. Newcastle will make the top four but dered the Tigers from a higher position on the lad- the Roosters at Brookvale but a week later were In round seven the Cowboys visited Penrith and from there anything can happen. der. The round three match against the Raiders at taken to bits losing 68-10 to the Warriors in took the points impressively with a 28-18 win and Stadium Australia encapsulated both these traits - Auckland. Since then they have pulled off wins nearly pulled off the upset of the season losing 20- CANTERBURY BULLDOGS losing 15-10 and losing the experience and influ- against Canberra in round six (36-12) and round 19 in the last minute of their round eight match (3rd on 13pts) ence of Terry Hill to a groin injury. eight against the Dragons (22-18). It will be a long against the Eels at Parramatta Stadium. But the Tigers have battled along with impressive season for the Northern Eagles. Not bad for the team after copping 180 points in No other side in the competition has entertained displays against the Panthers (winning 28-12), the their first four games! Amazing what a new coach spectators like the Bulldogs. Flair and flamboy- Eagles (winning 34-16) and the Sharks (losing con- SOUTHS RABBITOHS can do for a side! ant rugby league has been the feature of the blue troversially 36-30). Tigers fans will be watching (11th on 6pts) their side in the semi finals and will have to pull off PENRITH PANTHERS and whites so far this season. Coach Steve (15th on 2pts) Folkes must salivate as he watches his troopers major miracles to get close to lifting the Telstra Following a widely publicised court battle with the put on displays that bring satisfaction to league Premiership trophy. NRL and News Corporation the most successful No disrespect from the team at the foot of the purists. club in rugby league history made a return to the mountains but the Panthers need help urgently. But things for the Bulldogs got off to a night- SYDNEY ROOSTERS competition after two years in the wilderness. New coach John Lang must be wondering what mare start in a huge upset 28-22 loss to the (7th on 8pts) Over seven thousand season tickets were sold (the he got himself into when he took on the job of Tigers (coached by Bulldogs legend Terry highest in the NRL) adding more support to the coaching the former chocolate soldiers. Star Lamb) at Homebush. The doggies bounced There are no such things as friendly clubs in the bunnies cause in maintaining the pride and tradi- players Craig Gower, Ryan Girdler and Martin back with a draw against the Broncos in round NRL and the Roosters epitomised this with an tion of rugby league. Lang have failed to kickstart a woeful season two and have remained unbeaten since then. emphatic 40-6 crushing win over Souths in their It didn’t start too well for Souths. In their opening that has yet to result in a single win for the team. return match in round one at Aussie Stadium. It match the Roosters pecked the Rabbitohs to the It’s hard to see how the Panthers will turn their A home game in Wellington nearly brought all went wrong in the next four rounds - losing all tune of 40-6. Red and Green fans bounced back fortunes around when poor form is combined them unstuck when the Warriors staged a come- four matches - and sending the glitzy glamour club with a 30-22 victory over the Raiders in the nation- with a horror injury toll - forcing John Lang to back that almost overcame the Bulldogs. into a tail spin that first grade debut coach Ricky al capitol, and made it two from three with a 44-20 delve heavily into the youth ranks of the club. Rookie superstar in 2001, Braith Anasta has Stuart would have had nightmares over. In round job over the Eagles. It’s been all downhill since Penrith will win something this year - the wood- found a bit of turbulence in his travels this sea- six the Roosters demoralised the Cowboys 58-12 then with defeats to the Bulldogs in round four en spoon. son but the entertainers will make the top four to kick off a revival that now has the side sitting just (32-6), the Cowboys in round five (30-18), the Eels Good Luck to your side for the rest of the 2002 and should come close to title honours. inside the top eight. in round six (22-14), and to the Broncos in round NRL competition. MAY 2002 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 23/43 Sporting news SOCCER : Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson has been gen- the rumble will spearhead the Blues’ assault against the Maroons. cial’s direction. Hewitt’s French Open preparation suffered anoth- erous in defeat as Arsenal’s 1-0 victory at Old Trafford secured the City captain Robbie Kearns last night raised the stakes by declar- er setback as his 6-3 6-2 second round defeat followed another Gunners’ second league and cup double in four years. Ferguson, ing: “I’m sure everyone will go out with the same sort of attitude - straight sets drubbing by the Spaniard in the Monte Carlo Masters who had tried to unsettle Arsenal in recent weeks with a series of there are jerseys at stake. If you play a good game then you’re in for first round three weeks ago. verbal assaults, admitted the Highbury outfit were worthy champi- Origin.” Kearns’s front row partner O’Meley - a controversial And the dispute with umpire Bernades joined a list of controversial ons. Asked if the best team won, the Scotsman replied: “Oh yeah, omission from the nine quarantined players - revealed he had spo- incidents involving the 21-year-old Australian and his dealings with I think so without any question. “They’ve won the last 12 matches ken to NSW coach Gould about what he must do to retain his match officials. and I don’t think they’ve lost a goal in the last seven matches so Origin jersey. “I had a bit of a chat to Gus (Gould) during the week The trouble started when former French Open champion Moya, without question, worthy champions.” Ferguson said his side had and he said I’ve got to fix up my defence around the ruck,” O’Meley leading 3-1 in the second set, hit a shot that was called long but looked comfortable until Wiltord struck for the visitors. “We had a said. which Hewitt felt had been in. good momentum in the game,” he added. “We had control of the game until they scored. TENNIS: Lleyton Hewitt was back in hot water when penalised for Hewitt scrubbed the ball mark away with his foot to indicate that And after they scored I thought we were never going to get back.” unsportsmanlike conduct during another clay court loss to Carlos the call was wrong but was amazed when Bernardes awarded the The United manager said the mood in the dressing-room was Moya at the Rome Masters. point to Moya instead of asking for the point to be replayed. somber after a season with no silverware and admitted his side had The world No.1 lost his temper with Brazilian umpire Carlos “I’d say 99 percent of the time in that situation you play a let. I paid the price for their poor home form earlier in the campaign. Bernardes midway through the second set after a disputed line call, argued that and I thought I was within my rights to argue that,” said “It’s disappointing, it’s been a very disappointing season,” he said. and was eventually docked a point for throwing a ball in the offi- Hewitt who was initially given a warning for his protestations. “When you lose six games at home you don’t deserve to win the league. “Without question losing six games at home is a lot.”

SOCCER : Marconi’s football general manager Rale Rasic has begun his metamorphosis of the Stallions after he appoint- ed former Olyroos boss Raul Blanco as head coach. Blanco has not been in charge of a team since Australia failed to get past the first round at the 2000 Olympic football Rale Rasic tournament and admit- ted that he was eager to get back into the swing of things. “Oh, what a feeling,” is how Blanco described his appointment to The Daily Telegraph. “For someone who loves the game so much, I was dying of sadness being out of it.” The Festival of everything GREEK Blanco will return to the club scene after an absence of eight years and it is hoped by Rasic that his expertise will see the Stallions bounce back to the top of Australian soccer. Blanco never thought in his wildest dreams that he’d ever return to Food Wine Music the club he coached 21 years ago. “This is a wonderful challenge for me. Marconi is a giant club,” he Dancing Culture said.” Despite his enthusiasm, Blanco will have a tough job ahead with the Fairfield club strapped for cash and many of its star players yet to re-sign for next season. As well as Blanco, Rasic has also enticed one of his 1974 World Sunday 19 May Cup players, Doug Utjesenovic, to join the coaching staff. CRICKET: The Australian Cricket Board faces a potential show- Musgrave Park down with its players after yesterday’s bomb blast in Karachi which forced the touring New Zealanders to flee Pakistan and cast grave doubt over Australia’s tour to the ravaged country. South Brisbane A car bomb was detonated about 8am, local time, just metres from the 300-room Pearl Continental Hotel where the New Zealand and Pakistan teams were staying before the second Test. The From 10am-7pm match was cancelled and the New Zealand team immediately abandoned the tour and flew home. “A few more minutes later and it could have been absolutely catastrophic,” New Zealand team manager Jeff Crowe said. FESTIVAL Wicketkeeper Robbie Hart had just returned from breakfast when HOTLINE (07) 3844 1166 the blast hit. “I walked back in my room, went past my TV and it (the bomb) www.thegreekclub.com.au went off,” Hart said. email [email protected] “The whole room caved in, glass was flying everywhere. I hit the floor and most of it went over the top of me. It was just crazy.” ACB chief executive James Sutherland said that while there was FIREWORKS DISPLAY 7PM concern over the bombing, the Australian tour planned for September and October was going ahead. The only only way to travel NRL: These are the seven heavyweight candidates preparing to do to Paniyiri is by Train & Bus battle for the most hotly contested position in this month’s State-of- Origin series - the NSW front row. The winners will emerge with Blue jumpers from City-Country clash in Wagga Wagga. They will also book a date with PRINCIPAL SPONSOR MAJOR SPONSORS Queenslanders Shane Webcke and Gorden Tallis at Stadium Australia on May 22. In the Country corner are Newcastle’s Matt Parsons and Josh Perry, South Sydney’s Paul Stringer and St George Illawarra’s Luke Bailey. On the City side are the Bulldogs’ Mark O’Meley, Melbourne Storm’s Robbie Kearns and Wests Tigers’ John Skandalis.

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By Phillip Fourlas header. That proved costly, as the Sharks were ahead THE Olympic Sharks stunned hot favourite three minutes after halftime. Perth Glory with an against-the-odds 1-0 tri- Milicic, signed for an eyebrow-raising umph in the national soccer league grand final $110,000 mid-season from Sydney United, in Perth. rocketed his shot into the top corner on the A brilliant left footed strike from mid-season turn after a clearance from Perth’s Scott record signing Ante Milicic in the 48th minute Miller found him unmarked 20m out. silenced the sellout 42,000-plus crowd at The Glory came forward in numbers late in Subiaco Oval as the minor premier crumbled the game as Olympic funnelled back in under the weight of expectation. defence, but was unable to find an equaliser as It was another heartbreaking loss for the the young Sharks put their bodies on the line Glory after capitulating in the 2000 grand final to protect their lead. against Wollongong after leading 3-0 at half- time to lose on penalties, also in Perth. Injured defender Ante Juric, who was includ- Perth, with the exception of inspirational mid- ed in the starting 11 despite dislocating his fielder Matt Horsley, didn’t show up and was elbow last weekend, was inspirational for a thorough disappointment against an Olympic. Olympic side deserving of winning its first Wearing a brace to protect damaged arm lig- NSL championship since 1990 and only the aments, Juric made several important chal- second in its history. lenges and marshalled his defence to perfec- After a nervous first 10 minutes, the Sharks tion. dictated terms throughout, coming close in It was a day that the NSL will never forget and the 16th when Andrew Packer latched on to a the Olympic supporters will keep in there Wayne Srhoj free-kick and forced a good save hearts forever. from Glory keeper Jason Petkovic. The four owners have finally delivered what The best two chances of the first half fell to the they promised a second NSL title, for one of Glory, with striker Damian Mori unable to the oldest NSL club. convert either. keeper over the bar in the 39th minute after a box. Then the NSL’s all-time leading goalscor- It will take a mighty effort to cease the cele- First Mori blasted a one-on-one with the goal- well-worked move on the edge of the penalty er struck the post with a looping 44th minute brations in Sydney for the next few months. Greek backed team stunned Perth Glory to win first NSL title in twelve years