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Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria

Event 

Lecture: A Family’s Journey to the Promised Land
Title:
Lecture: A Family’s Journey to the Promised Land
When:
12.09.2013 19.00 h
Where:
Kelvin Club - Melbourne
Category:
Education

Description

Entry: Free

During this lecture Olympia Pearce Rizidis will be launching the Greek translation of her book 'This is our Promised Land'.

The book outlines the plight of Olympia's family, descendants of Asia Minor Greeks expelled from Turkey during the 1922 population exchanges.

Surviving an arduous transition in Greece, from near starvation in refugee camps to the calamities brought upon by the Second World War and the Civil War, Olympia's family then migrated to Australia in 1954-1955.

There a different transition awaited them, where they were required to adjust to different lifestyles, different customs and a new language.

The Australian phase also allowed for the healing of emotional wounds through listening and the sharing of life stories and experiences.

 

Biography

Olympia Pearce Rizidis was born in Florina during the Greek Civil War in 1947. Her family settled in Australia in 1955 where she attended Oakleigh State Primary and Huntingdale High schools.

She has worked in a variety of roles in diverse sectors: banking, teaching, real estate and property management. Residing in Queensland, she works as a volunteer chaplain at Logan Hospital and has a passion for writing.

Apart from 'My Promised Land' she has published a collection of short mystery stories and some poetry.

Venue

Venue:
Kelvin Club   -   Website
Street:
Melbourne Place
Postcode:
3000
Suburb:
Melbourne
State:
VIC
Country:
Country: au

The Kelvin Club, with a history dating back to 1865, is a private member's club located in the heart of Melbourne.  Membership is drawn from the academic, corporate, legal, medical, arts, public service and private business communities.  The Club is inclusive, with both men and women forming a stimulating and diverse community.  

The inclusive environment, fine dining and comfortable facilities are ideal for members who enjoy participating in a broad range of club activities.    Members can invite friends and guests to to join then in all The Kelvin Club functions. Friends and guests can become members themselves and enjoy the full range of club benefits. 

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