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Our Hellenic Community 2024 Representatives

"All we have is the knowledge passed on to us by our elders, experiences we inculcate and hardly negate. But to bridge the generation gap, one needs to adapt to the new while retaining the goodness of the old.”
- Sonali Bendre
Our wise Elders Committee, here to guide and share their insights:
In the last update of the Constitution, a committee of Elders was established, which is composed of 5 past presidents, elected for a 4 year term by the AGM.
The role of the Elders is clearly defined in the Constitution: It is limited to an advisory capacity to the elected Committee, and its only power is to call an Extra Ordinary General Meeting (EGM), should the community feel a need for it.
In essence it is there to ensure good governance and does not interfere with the day-to-day management of the Community.
(Past members include Demetri Zitiannelis, Mike Comitis and the late George Scalcoyiannis – the community is so grateful for their guidance).
The current members are Mano Caldis, Ari Esthahiou, Fotis Sousalis, Lakis Parolis and Nassos Martalas.


"Σα βγεις στον πηγαιμό για την Ιθάκη, να εύχεσαι νάναι μακρύς ο δρόμος, γεμάτος περιπέτειες, γεμάτος γνώσεις.”
- Constantinos P. Cavafis
Become A Member Of Our Community
Membership in the Hellenic community of Cape Town means that you are interested in becoming part of a vibrant community that lives the ethos of Hellenism, philotimo and Meraki. By joining, you support and validate the effort that goes into sustaining our culture and our religion so that our children are able to feel Greek, speak the language and know our traditions despite being second or third generation abroad. You don’t have to attend meetings or give of your time (although we would love to have you participate)— just the belonging to a wonderful community of people who love Greek culture and ideals and support our efforts in promoting them.
All membership funds go towards our church, our community, paying clergy and staff salaries and upkeep of our community centre . Members can pay the minimal yearly fee or can pledge a recurring weekly, monthly or yearly donation of an amount you choose. Membership is for an individual. Spouses and family members who wish to join require their own membership.
Donate R30 000 or more and become one of our Ambassadors, our most important group of supporters whose generosity sustains our important work.
"I prefer to die on my feet, than to live on my knees - Spartan spirit of preferring an honorable death over a life of submission or servitude."
- A Testament To Pride And Valour.
2500 Years Ago Leonidas Led 300 Spartans To Defend The Ideals Of Hellenism
Help us build a flourishing Greek community in Cape Town.
The Community’s main focus is ensuring that the church and its related buildings are maintained and upgraded. We rely on subscriptions and collections to raise money for this purpose, but these funds alone won’t meet the needs of our parish.
Like the 300 Spartans, we call upon 300 warriors to each contribute R300 a month to be used for the maintenance and upgrading of the church complex.
By becoming a Spartan, you’ll play a key role in preserving our religious heritage for this generation and for generations to come.
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"The way to gain a good reputation is to endeavour to be what you desire to appear.”
- Socrates




