Story: Greeks – the Hellenic community

Greek Orthodox Church, Wellington

Greek Orthodox Church, Wellington

The Greek Orthodox Church is at the heart of the Greek community in New Zealand. This church in Hania Street, Wellington, was built in 1970–71, soon after New Zealand became a separate diocese with its own archbishop.

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Alexander Turnbull Library, Greek Orthodox Community of Wellington and Suburbs Collection (PAColl 4924)
Reference: PAColl-6849-6

Permission of the Alexander Turnbull Library, National Library of New Zealand, Te Puna Mātauranga o Aotearoa, must be obtained before any re-use of this image.

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How to cite this page:

Nancy Swarbrick, 'Greeks – the Hellenic community - Settlement', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/photograph/150/greek-orthodox-church-wellington (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Nancy Swarbrick, published 8 Feb 2005, updated 1 Mar 2015