The day of March 25 is one not only of political significance but of religious significance as well. Greeks celebrate their Independence Day. Greek Orthodox church also celebrates the Annunciation by archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she should become the mother of Jesus Christ.
From an educational point of view, it is important to point out that although Greeks remained under the Ottoman rule for nearly 400 years, the Greek language has never ceased to be spoken. The children at that time were going to secret schools, which were often created from underground caves or hide-away rooms in the walls of monasteries and other buildings. There, the children were taught basic skills of education and their Orthodox Christian faith but also a high moral and trust in their homeland, Greece.
On the occasion of the Independence Day of Greece, the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney in collaboration with the Department of Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies of Sydney University organised a commemorative celebration event at the University of Sydney.
From an educational point of view, it is important to point out that although Greeks remained under the Ottoman rule for nearly 400 years, the Greek language has never ceased to be spoken. The children at that time were going to secret schools, which were often created from underground caves or hide-away rooms in the walls of monasteries and other buildings. There, the children were taught basic skills of education and their Orthodox Christian faith but also a high moral and trust in their homeland, Greece.
On the occasion of the Independence Day of Greece, the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney in collaboration with the Department of Modern Greek and Byzantine Studies of Sydney University organised a commemorative celebration event at the University of Sydney.