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St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, Kingsford

St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, Kingsford
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St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, Kingsford, front exterior
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St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, Kingsford, interior looking at altar
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St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, Kingsford, interior looking at altar
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St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, Kingsford, dedication plaque
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Description / Background

This Greek Orthodox church was dedicated to Australian Greek soldiers who fell in the First and Second World Wars. The unveiling ceremony took place on 19 July 1975. A bronze plaque located on site records the event. 

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Dedication plaque

This plaque was unveiled by His Excellency the Governor of New South Wales Sir Roden Cutler, V.C., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., C.B.E. on 19th July 1975 to commemorate the dedication of St Spyridon Greek Orthodox Church, as a war memorial to Australian Greek Soldiers who lost their lives in two world wars in order to preserve peace & freedom in the world. 

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Address
72-76 Gardeners Road
Kingsford NSW 2032
Local Government Area
Randwick, City of
Setting
Roadside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Building
Recorded by
Peter Levarre-Waters
Dedication date
19 July 1975
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Brick
Glass