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Dear Effie,
Thank you for sharing that information. I had no idea Kiwis were remembered in Greece and Crete! Actually this coming Friday (Holy Friday) is a national holiday here, ANZAC Day when we remember all those that have died in the various wars we have been in. You are right that it is important that we remember these things, as so often people make the same mistakes. I think for many New Zealanders and Australians, ANZAC Day is a very important day.
And this year of course it is on the same day as Our Lord's crucifiction!
You know, the first Orthodox service I ever attended was in the evening of Holy Friday, at the Holy Resurrection Cathedral in Tokyo, (a few years ago now), and God truly touched my heart and innermost being that evening, and slowly I learned more about the Church, joined the choir, was Baptised, and completely unworthily became an Altar server. God willing, I will be returning to Japan in a few months to start study at the Seminary in Tokyo. It is a big step, and of course I have many worries, but my heart can think of nothing else. Please pray for this sinner.
With love in Christ
George