“Αυτή η φλόγα π’ άναψε μέσα εδώ στη κρύπτη κι απάκρου σ’ άκρο φώτισε τη δοξασμένη Κρήτη, ήτανε φλόγα του Θεού μέσα εις την οποία Κρήτες ολοκαυτώθηκαν για την Ελευθερία” Τιμή και δόξα στους πεσόντες. Το Αρκάδι Ζει! The holocaust of the Arkadi Monastery is a symbol of heroism and...
“Giving is not just about making a donation, it is about making a difference” – Kathy Calvin On Friday 21st October, 140 people gathered at the Cretan Village to help raise funds to purchase a food truck to help feed the homeless. This was done under the auspice of the...
On friday October 28, 2022 the Pancretan Association will be hosting a Trivia Night hosted by QuizzaMe Australia. So get your parea organised and come along for a night of fun and entertainment. See flyer for booking details. Save the date and see you there!
The Pancretan Association of Melbourne is hosting it’s Annual Dinner Dance commemorating the 156th Anniversary of the Holocaust of the Arkadi Monastery on Saturday 12th November. The Association proudly presents Australian born Giannis Tsourdalakis who departed Australia for Crete at the age of 6 who has since become a very...
The Pancretan Association of Melbourne is proud to support the Five Loaves Initiative. The Five Loaves Initiative if the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australian and Victoria is committed to providing food, shelter, mental and spiritual support for the vulnerable in our community. To support this initiative we will be hosting...
Teenagers from the Greek community in Australia, who are traveling to the homeland of their parents and grandparents to get to know Greek culture up close, were welcomed this morning by the Minister of Culture and Sports Lina Mendoni in her office. They were accompanied by the president of the...
Dear members and friends, Twelve youth members of our Association have begun their tour of Greece and Crete all thanks to the Pancretan Association of Melbourne in association with the Hellenic National Defence General Staff (HNDGS). The lucky twelve have been enjoying the beauty and history of Greece with visits...
Dear Members and Friends, On Saturday September 3rd at the Cretan Village, the Pancretan Association is organising a Tavern Night with DJ entertainment. This event is a fundraiser for our upcoming youth trip to Greece. Tickets are $50 per person. For bookings please contact Manolis Starakis on 0408 246 722....
Dear Members and Friends, Issue 7 of the quarterly magazine Cretan Times magazine brought to you by the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand is now available! This issue has been dedicated to the contribution of the Cretan people in the War of Independence in Macedonia. You can find...
Dear Members and Friends, It’s official, 15 youth members from the Pancretan Association of Melbourne will be travelling to Greece next month! See the official press release below. The visit and hospitality, which is taking place for the first time and is aimed at maintaining contact of the youth of...