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Greek Presidential Guard visit to Australia

Overview

The Greek Presidential Guard, known as the Evzones, traveled to Australia to participate in commemorations for the anniversary of ‘OXI’ Day.

Initial reports indicated that while the unit secured funding to visit Sydney and Canberra, the Melbourne celebrations were excluded from the itinerary due to a lack of sponsors. In Sydney, the Guard performed a ceremonial guard of honor at the Martin Place Cenotaph and participated in various cultural events hosted by the Hellenic Club Sydney and the New South Wales Government.

On October 25, 2026, the Evzones participated in an OXI Day commemoration at the ANZAC Memorial in Sydney’s Hyde Park. Hosted by the Kalymnian Association of NSW, the ceremony marked the 86th anniversary of Greece’s rejection of the Axis ultimatum. The event honored the shared wartime history between Greece and Australia, specifically remembering Australian servicemen who fought alongside Greek forces during the 1941 campaigns in Greece and Crete. The procession included community members in traditional dress and students from All Saints Grammar, St Euphemia College, and St Spyridon College, who performed the national anthems of both nations. The unit was scheduled to travel to Canberra on October 28 to continue the anniversary commemorations.

Entities

Kalymnian Association of NSW · Hellenic Club Sydney · ANZAC Memorial · Martin Place Cenotaph · Presidential Guard

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Greek Presidential Guard leads OXI Day ceremony in Sydney

    The Greek Presidential Guard (Evzones) led an OXI Day commemoration at Sydney's ANZAC Memorial, honoring the shared military history and wartime sacrifices of Greece and Australia.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Greek Presidential Guard visits Australia for ‘OXI’ anniversary

    The Greek Presidential Guard is visiting Australia to participate in the 85th anniversary of ‘OXI’ Day and cultural events in Sydney and Canberra.

  3. [INTERNATIONAL] 2 sources
    Greek Presidential Guard to skip Melbourne celebrations due to lack of funding

    The Greek Presidential Guard will skip October 28 celebrations in Melbourne, Australia, because sufficient sponsorship could not be secured for the high-cost mission.

Sources

greekcitytimes.com · greekherald.com.au · orthodoxtimes.gr · tanea.gr

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