Please Explain- Koliva
Koliva. For millions of Orthodox Christians across the world- we’ve all eaten them before, but often we wonder what the significance of it is? Why do we eat it? Why is it made? There is a great amount of fascinating information about Koliva. The history of Koliva predates Christianity. It’s a dish made to commemorate
2019 Canterbury Bankstown Local Business Awards
Vicky and Michael, are thrilled to announce the results, the outcome of their nominations for The 2019 Canterbury Bankstown Local Business Awards. On the 24th July 2019, the prestigious awards ceremony was hosted at The Revesby Workers Club, where hundreds of guests packed the ballroom- and enjoyed the collaboration and celebration of small businesses-
Guinness World Records in the Funeral Industry
Since 1955, Guinness World Records has provided us with fascinating records set by millions of people across the globe. Incredible fetes and achievements accomplished before officials, in record times. Records that are broken again and again, honouring and recognising individuals and crowds alike, year after year. The astonishing world of fascinating and quirky records, brilliantly
Grateful, Thankful, Blessed – Kon Kalimnios
To thee, I give thanks… I would like to take this opportunity to post my sentiments about two remarkable people I am sincerely proud to be affiliated with, employed by, and to work with on a daily basis. My name is Kon Kalimnios, and I am a proud Funeral Director, employed by Vicky and Michael
Mean what you say, with a beautiful bunch of flowers…
Flowers. They’re beautiful, fragrant, and come in all shapes, sizes and colours. There are tropical ones, native ones, breathtaking and exotic ones. Found across the globe, in every nation, flowers have been around for thousands of years. We receive them in abundance, they’re given at births, deaths, birthdays, anniversaries, weddings and anniversaries- the list, purposes
Hello my friend May- By Kon Kalimnios © 2019
I hadn’t seen my childhood friend May, for such a while, Yet, the day she came- brought back countless memories and smiles. With a saddened heart, she granted me a loving and warm embrace, We laughed and cried reminiscing- as tears poured off her face. 70 years of memories shared with her and my Iris
At the Helm… Introducing Vicky and Michael Kiriazis, Principals of Acropolis Funeral Services
Death. The frowned upon topic and conversation; that many people become uneasy and uncomfortable- when they think about it. A conversation that’s difficult to engage in, for more people than less. Death. The dark topic that scares people. It’s the unknown that horrifies the majority of us, at the best of times. Yet alone burials,
Please Explain- The Savano
At Acropolis Funeral Services, we cater for all funerals and accommodate families from any religious or non-religious background and/or beliefs and faiths. Predominantly, we cater for Greek Orthodox families and in keeping with the Greek Orthodox faith, we provide our families with traditional inclusions for their beloved loved ones whilst in our care, as they
Local Business Awards- Professional Services Nomination
For almost 20 years, Acropolis Funeral Services- has forged a reputation, as one of the most respected and recognised funeral homes, within the funeral industry of New South Wales. It has evolved into one of Sydney’s largest and most recognised Greek funeral homes. Its Headquarters are conveniently located in Earlwood, and the business also operates
What is Tsoureki?
Tsoureki; for millions of Greeks throughout the world, Easter wouldn’t be complete without it. It can be made and devoured any time of the year, but traditionally, it’s a treat made and especially enjoyed over Greek Orthodox Easter, or ‘Pascha.’ There are many variations to the recipe, many shapes and sizes, plain, chocolate filled, with