Over 2500 AFL/VFL players served from 1897 until the end of National Service in 1972. Of these men, 22 players from various VFL/AFL football clubs served in Greece and Crete during WW2 and sadly five of those players died on active service. Three in Greece or Crete and the other...
On Wednesday 21 April, His Eminence Arch Bishop Makarios of Australia officially opened and blessed the St John’s College Preston Sports Courts Precinct. A plaque was also unveiled acknowledging the generous support the school received to complete this facility by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and the Pancretan Association...
The Cretan Federation of Australia & New Zealand in conjunction with the Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne and the Pancretan Association of Melbourne are proud to announce the official lecture for the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete. The lecture will be delivered by His Eminence Archbishop of Australia MAKARIOS,...
The Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council of Victoria, on behalf of the Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne and Pancretan Association of Melbourne, held a Church Service at St Eustathios Greek Orthodox Church in South Melbourne followed by a wreath laying ceremony at the Shrine of Remembrance to mark the...
The Pancretan Association of Melbourne is blown away by the generosity of our wonderful community. Giving after what has been a challenging year is truly inspiring. We really appreciate each and everyone of you who helped us raise $5,386 for the Good Friday Appeal Your support will make a world...
Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne & Victoria and the Pancretan Association of Melbourne under the auspices of the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand would like to welcome you to the: 80th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF CRETE commemorative luncheon. When: Sunday April 18 Time: 2 pm Where: The Cretan...
The Pancretan Association of Melbourne and the Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne & Victoria under the auspices of Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand would like to welcome you to the 80th ANNIVERSARY OF THE BATTLE OF CRETE commemorative dinner dance. The Archbishop Makarios of Australia will also be attending. Featuring: Sifis Tsourdalakis (Lyra) accompanied by...
Today marks the 200th anniversary of Greek Independence Day The Pancretan Association of Melbourne would like to wish all its members and friends and Hellenes throughout the world Χρόνια Πολλά. Ζήτω η 25η Μαρτίου! Today marks a historic milestone in our country‘s history. Two hundred years have passed since the...
The Pancretan Association is taking part in the Good Friday Appeal Virtual Tin Shake supporting The Royal Children’s Hospital. We are keen to raise as much money as we can and would love your help. Simply donate and share this tin with your friends and family to ensure The Royal...
The Pancretan Association of Melbourne is excited to announce our new Executive Committee for 2021-2022. Executive Committee members: Emmanuel Starakis (President), Mary Rissakis (Vice President A), Manoli Kastrinakis (Vice President B), Maria Maniou (Secretary), Petros Fragkiadakis (Assistant Secretary), Spiro Nikolakakis (Treasurer), George Leontakis (Assistant Treasurer), Public Relations Team: Nick Koukouvitakis,...