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Even though work is still in progress on our website, we have decided to air it. This way all pazzimmo members can participate in the formation of its content, by sending us suggestions, criticism (constructive or not), material, photos etc.
We would also like you to send us news about hatches matches and dispatches, scholastic and professional achievements, in short anything of interest. Helen Tselentis Karagiannis helen.tselentis@pazzimmo.org.gr
Xristos Anesti
PAZZIMMO AGM held on 18th March at 5.30pm at the Golden Age Hotel in Athens
ΠΑΝΕΛΛΗΝΙΟΣ ΣΥΝΔΕΣΜΟΣ ΟΜΟΓΕΝΩΝ ΖΙΜΠΑΜΠΟΥΕ-ZAMΠIA-ΜΑΛΑΟΥΪ-ΜΟΖΑΜBΙΚΗΣ PAZZIMMO ΔΙΟΙΚΗΤΙΚΟ ΣΥΜΒΟΥΛΙΟ 2012 - 2014 Executive Committee 2012 - 2014 ΠΡΟΕΔΡΟΣ / President ΤΣΟΥΡΟΥΛΗΣ ΕΥΑΓΓΕΛΟΣ 210-4294900 6946063711 main@rediadis.gr Tsouroulis Evangelos ΑΝΤΠΡΟΕΔΡΟΣ / Vice President ΣΚΑΛΕΝΑΚΗΣ ΓΕΩΡΓΙΟΣ 210-4515660 6974704588 cptskalenakis@gmail.com Skalenankis George Responsible for Tombola with K. Piskopos
ΓΕΝΙΚΟΣ ΓΡΑΜΜΑΤΕΑΣ / Secretary ΠΙΣΚΟΠΟΣ ΚΩΝΣΤΑΝΤΙΝΟΣ 210-9342306 210-9337370 6972571138 dinomari@otenet.gr Piskopos Kostantinos Responsible for Tombaola with G. Skalenakis
ΑΝΑΠΛΗΡΩΜΑΤΙΚΑ ΜΕΛΗ / Reserve Members ΚΑΡΑΓΙΑΝΝΗ-ΤΣΕΛΕΝΤΗ ΕΛΕΝΗ 210-8010210 6937392003 theofani@hol.gr Karagianni - Tselenti Helen PAZZIMMOS respresentative in Zimbabwe and responsible for website & newsletter ΤΣΕΛΙΟΣ ΠΑΝΑΓΙΩΤΗΣ 210-8540296 Tselios Panagiotis Responsible for the tavli competition with P. Germanis
Following the elections during The Annual General Meeting, which took place at The Sparta Hall, on the 6th May 2012, The Executive Council at The Hellenic Cypriot Brotherhood of Zimbabwe, was constituted as follows:-
PRESIDENT - COSTA IOANNIDES VICE PRESIDENT - JACK HIRIPIS TREASURER - ANNETA CHARITONOS SECRETARY - ANGELA CHARTIONOS MEMBER - ANDRI CHARITONOS MEMBER - ELENI KOUROUSHIS MEMBER - VERA DEMOU MEMBER - MIKE TUMAZOS
The President and Executive Committee of PAZZIMMO wish Costa Joannides and his Executive Committee every success and look foward to a good work relationship.
Wedding Banns
Maria Eftastathopoulos,born in Zimbabwe, daughter of John and Tania will be getting married in Pirea to SotiriosSkrivanos son of Stylianou and Efronsini.
New Arrivals! Katerina Adele Joy Economou Born May 7th 2012 23:44 in Harare.
The President and Executive Committee congratulate John Econonou and Jenny Papalexis on the birth of their daughter.
Achilles and Helen Economopoulos Congratulations to Achilles and Helen on the arrival of their daughter and to Evans for his sister Zoe. To Barbara and Nikitta congratulations for your grand daughter
Sophie (Dilmitis) and Craig Hollinshead are thrilled with the arrival of their son, Gabriel Leo. Congratulations to the parents, to the proud grandmother Anna.
Jianni and Anna Papayiannis are thrilled with the arrival of their daughter, Maria Louise! Congratulations to the parents, to her grandmother Louisa, Aunts and Uncles
John and Lisa Papayiannis are thrilled with the arrival of their daughter, Aryann Georgea! Congratulations to the parents and the proud first time grandparents George and Mary (Stavrakis) Papayiannis
Weighing in at 3.4kgs, Byron James Travlos arrived in Australia on 6th March, 2012 at 10.39am!! Congratulations to his proud parents, Justin and Jennifer (Cropley) Travlos, to his brother Alexander Nicholas Travlos and to his grandparents Nick and Carol. Na sas zisi!! Bryon is the son of the second son of the second son! Troy and Lorendana Travlos are thrilled with the arrival of their son, Rocco Max! Congratulations to the parents and to the grandparents Nick and Carol. Andoni and Haroulla (Kaklamanis) Vassilopoulos are thrilled with the arrival of their son,Mina! Congratulations to the parents, grandparents, Georgia Vassilopoulos and Maria Kaklamanis, to the Uncles and Aunts!
Sponsor
Interested in studying or working overseas?
Our fellow PAZZIMMO Liza Manoussi of Global Education, invites you to the Education Expo in Johannesburg,Harare and Marondera.
Liza has been working tirelessly to ensure that her business is kept up-to-date with the most relevant information regarding the various options available to students wishing to study abroad. It is for that reason that she is an authorized representative of an extensive selection of universities and colleges. Through the experience that she has gained during the past six years in dealing with various universities and colleges, as well as international travel, she can assist you to decide upon a course of action. She can also explain the various pitfalls that you must look out for.
John Christofides, one of our own, is performing on Mega TV in Cyprus. He needs our votes!!
John was born in London and grew up in Harare, from the age of 6, his parents are Bambos and Lesley Christofides, and he is dancing on a live show on Mega TV every Sunday at 9pm. He is the dancer and has to teach a Cypriot celebrity, Maria Mihail, ballroom and latin dancing. Every week the couple with the least votes is eleminated from the competition.
John and Maria have made it into the 5th round All the proceeds are going to the paediatric team of the Makariou Hospital (children with cancer)
http://www.megatube.tv/?p=1171 Η Μαρία Μιχαήλ και ο John Christofides διαγωνίζονται στο χορό για το 2ο Live του DanSing for you. Όλα τα έσοδα θα δωθούν στη παιδογκολογική ομάδα του Μακάριου Νοσοκομείου.
Cypriot Society of Zimbabwe's Taverna Night - Saturday 1st October 2011
Congratulations to the President and Executive Committee of the Hellenic Cypriot Brotherhood of Zimbabwe for a wonderful evening, full of kefi and good food. Bravo to all of you.
Video of evening can be viewed on YouTube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtG40lBH67M
1st ANNUAL REUNION OF RHODESIANS, AT “KONSTANTINOS PALACE” HOTEL, IN KARPATHOS
On Thursday 18th of August 2011, at the beautiful Island of Karpathos, we, about 25 Rhodesians mainly of Gwelo origin, had our 1st Annual reunion. The successful meeting took place at the “Konstantinos Palace” Hotel, at the city of Karpathos (Pigadia) at 20.30. After a delicious dinner, we had a toast to all Rhodesians Worldwide, and Mr. Achilles Pelidis gave us a meaningfull s peech about the incalculable offer of the Educational and Cultural Association of Rhodesians with Karpathian origin “EPISKOPI”, to Karpathos and the Greek Nation. We were all surprised to hear that in 1941, during the second world War, the Rhodesian Association “EPISKOPI” offered £ 15.000 English pounds, and 15 bales of clothes to the Greek Government, and other interesting facts. Other interesting points of concern were also raised, but I am unable to disclose these, due to lack of space. Then Mrs. Mary Papayannis introduced each and every present member, and their family’s involvement in the Association. On Saturday morning, the 21st of August, at 10.00 a.m, at the pool deck of the same Hotel, a breakfast meeting was opened up to all Zimbabweans from all other cities. We are hoping for a larger turnout next year Greetings to all members of PAZZIMO, from all of us in Karpathos.
Left to right (seated): Ourania L. Mitchell, Kalliroi J.Protopsaltis, Pothi Alexiou, Iris Papadopoulos, Mary Pelidis, Maro Bravidis, Mary Papayannis.
Left to right (standing): Nick Mitchell, Achilles Kallos, Hellas Antoniades (Kallos), John Kritsiotis, Nick Theophilos Lagonikos, Achilles Pelidis, George Papayannis, Marigo Hatzilias, Louiza Papayannis, Father Milton Mitchell.
Periklis Zourides ex Beira, Mozambique sadly passed away in Johannesburg on Sunday 13th August 2011.
The President and Executive Committee of PAZZIMMO express their deepest sympathy to his beloved wife Dimitra and to his sons, Hippocrati and Anthony and to their families.
A great part of the Mozambique history has been lost, we shall never forget his contribution to PAZZIMMO with his photographs of Beira and the presentation we were able to give at our AGM earlier this year.
The funeral took place on Saturday 20th August at 10am at Pantanassa Church in Johannesburg.
New Arrival
Angela
(Myriangos) and Panagioti Kouloubis are very thrilled and proud to
announce the safe arrival of their precious little bundle of joy a baby
boy Mihalis born on the 05/08/2011
They would like to thank everyone for
their warm and kind messages.
To the proud parents and to the grandparents Panayioti and Iro Myriangos, congratulations, na sas zisi!
On 8th August, 2011, Bishop Seraphim of Zimbabwe and Angola together with several Greek community members from Harare and another from Bulawayo and Gweru arrived in Shurugwi where a service was held in the Greek Orthodox Church of the Annunciation of the Mother of God.
The Greek Church of the Gwelo Selukwe Greek Community was built in Selukwe now Churugwe in 1938.
Harare 6th August, 2011 - Transfiguration of our Lord Jesus Christ Service
The Feast Day of the Church little church in the grounds of the Holy Archbishopric of Zimbabwe, in Gunhill, Harare, was celebrated on the morning of 6th August, 2011. His Eminence the Archbishop of Zimbabwe and Angloa Archbishop Seraphim, performed the service.
The Ambassador of Greece, Mr. Salamanis, the Greek Consul and Deputy Ambassador, Mr. Stephano Ioannidis and Mr. Nestora Nestoras the Honarary Consul of Cyprus were present. A special guest of the Bishop from Cyprus, Mr. Spiridonas Marangou, the newly elected President of the Society of the <<Friends of the Zimbabwe Missionaries>> was present and was awarded a medal for the work done by the Society he represents in Cyprus.
Students of the Theological School of the Patriarch of Alexandria and of Kenya made up the Church Choir and numerous members of the Greek Community were in attendance.
A reception followed the service in the Hall of Saint Athanasius, next to the Church.
President of Cypriot Brotherhood of Zimbabwe, Kostas Klostris, Spiridonas Marangou,President of the Friends of the Zimbabwe Missions, Nestora Nestoras, Honorary Consul of Cyprus and Despoina Zaverdinos, President of the Hellenic Ladies Association
Pipina Travlos, Bishop Seraphim, Hariklia Papadopoulou, Anna Divaris and John Travlos in front of the painting of the late Bishop Cyrillos
Ten year old Matthew Denslow World BMX Champion of his Category
Mathew Denslow has made us proud once again! He is the world champion in the 10 year old category and has given Zimbabwe its only gold medal in the championships.
Another Zimbabwean, six year old Jacob Mitchell also won a gold medal in the 5 -6 year old category, but he rode for Great Britain.
The 2011 World BMX Championships are taking place in Copenhagen in front of thousands of spectators.The Championship started on 27th July and will finish on 31st July 2011.
In a thrilling race, Matt was in second place for most of the race until the 3rd straight when he made his move! It's worth watching Matts winning ride Boys10 final below http://www.bmx-videos.com/raceflv.php?show_cat=272
Zimbabwean Results Matthew
Denslow = World 1! Jacob Mitchell = W1, Brendon Mason = W8, Savanna
Mason = W7, Luke Rossiter = W7, Kirsten Duplooy = W8.
Matt rode brilliantly to win Zimbabwe a gold medal and to make him the BMX 10 year old World Champion for 2011
Matthew Denslow on the highest podium! Congratulations Matt, and to your proud parents Paul and Anna Denslow and to your grandparents Tony and Neula Panas. You have made us all proud!!
Matts' proud grandparents Tony and Neula Panas
BMX 2011 World Championships opening day in Copenhagen 26th July 2011.
Matt's proud parents Anna and Paul Denslow
Three young boys from the Hellenic School of Harare represent Zimbabwe in the BMX World Championships
Three boys from the Hellenic School in Harare will be travelling to Copenhagen, Denmark
to represent Zimbabwe and compete in the 2011 BMX World Championships.
Mathew Denslow won third place in his section in the 2010 World Championship
Earlier this year, the Drakensberg Boys Choir School auditioned and offered places in their school to three boys of the Hellenic School.
Mathew Denslow was one of them together with George Diaskouris and Nicholas Stephanou.
Congratulations to all the boys for their achievements, and for making their parents,
families and us, all proud Hellenes of Zimbabwe!
The Cephalonian Society of Zimbabwe's Fathers' Day Memorial Service - 19th June, 2011
The Cephalonian Society of Zimbabwe's memorial service was very touching with Father George reading out over 550 names. Some were names of men long forgotten but remembered on that day. Aionia tous i mnimi.
Raffle Drawn for the work of art donated by Helen Lieros
In response to The Konstantinia "Dina" Kontis Fundraising Committee in Zimbabwe's appeal, the celebrated Greek/Zimbabwean artist Helen Lieros whose work is renowned both in Zimbabwe and in parts of the US, Switzerland and other countries has painted and donated to the Fundraising Committee a magnificent icon. This icon, is set on a wooden plaque and measures 36 cms x 52 cms and weighs 3.18 kgs. The icon represents a book reflecting odes and prayers and six soldier saints and was done after due consecration and prayer following traditional Orthodox iconology.
Over many years Helen Lieros has painted icons, held icon exhibitions and her work has included certain precious religious murals both in the Church of the Holy Trinity, Harare and at the Church of St Michael and St Gabriel in Maputo, Mozambique.
More information about the artist and her work can be obtained from Google and the Websites www.gallerydelta.com and www.nyxthimeron.com.
The draw of the raffle took place during the Fathers' Day Reception held by the Cephalonian Society of Zimbabwe on Sunday 19th June, 2011. The lucky winner was Cleo Raft.
The Federation of the Hellenic Communities of Zimbabwe's President, Mrs Ellou Koumidou thanked Helen Lieros for her generous offer to the fund in the presence of the Father George, Vice Ambassador of Greece Stephano Ioannides, the Honorary Consul of Cyprus Nestora Nestoras, and the President of the Cephalonian Society, Panagiotis Theotokatos,
This icon, set on a wooden plaque measures 36 cms x
52 cms, and weighs 3.18 kgs. The icon represents a book reflecting odes
and prayers and six soldier saints and was done after due consecration
and prayer following traditional Orthodox iconology.
Fokion (Foxy) Tselentis was honoured for his services to the Hellenic Communities by the Cephalonian Society of Zimbabwe.
Well deserved Foxy!
PAZZIMMO Annual Brai / BBQ on 11th June 2011 in Glyfada
Event in Beira Mozambique
12th June, 2011
The Holy Diocese of Mozambique with the blessing of the Patriach of Alexandria, Bishop John celebrated the The Feast of the Holy Pentecost and the Feast Day of the Agia Triada Church in Beira.
The last Pentecost and Feast Day of the Holy Trinity Church of Beira was held in 1976.
Rev. Spyridon Zaverdinos from Ithaca was the last parish priest and Bishop John announced that the new parish priest of Beira will also be from Ithaca. He is due to arrive in Beira next year.
Thirty five years later the service of the Holy Pentecost and the Feast Day of Agia Triada Church was celebrated on 12th June 2011 . Some members of the congregation travelled from Maputo and others drove from Odzi and Harare.
Bishop John of Mozambique read a Trisagio of all the Greeks buried in the Beira Cemetery.
Tavli Championship
All interested parties please contact Dino Piskopo at 210 9337370
PAZZIMMO TAVLI team are challenging a the Egyptian Association Tavli Team
Bishop Seraphim honours three exceptional ladies of the Hellenic Community
BishopSeraphim honoured three exceptional ladies of the Hellenic Community for their services to the Greek Community, to Zimbabwe and to preserving the orthodox faith and values of the Greeks.
The Greek Ambassador, Mr Salamanis, presented the medals to EllouKoumidou, the President of the Federation of Hellenic Communities in Zimbabwe and to Despoina Zaverdinos, President of the Hellenic Ladies Association.
It was befitting and very touching, that the untiring Kiki Divaris, the Honorary President of the Hellenic Ladies Association, who been honoured many times through theyears, presented the Arhontissa of the Churches Ari Psillos her medal.
Tavli Championship Cup Presentation
On Saturday 9th April, PAZZIMMO had a get together for the
presentation of the Tavli Championship Cup. It was held in our
offices in Karagiorgis Servias Snacks and drinks
were served.
Congratulations to our 2011 Tavli Champion Constandino Piskopo, to runner up Captain George Skalenakis and to third place winner Panagioti Tselios.
The champion and fellow tavli members are offering free tavli lessons every Saturday morning, in the PAZZIMMO offices from 11am. - 2pm.
Mihali Komiti presenting the runner's up trophy to Captain George Skalenakis
Tony Yiamanis presenting the third place cup to Panayioti Tselios
Andrea Babiolakis presenting the Tavli Champion's Trophy to Contandino Piskopos
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING of PAZZIMMO & Slide Show of Present Day Mozambique 13th March, 2011
The Annual
General Meeting of the Pan Hellenic Association of Zimbabwe and Zambia, Malawi
Mozambique Greek Communites registered in Athens, was held at the Golden
Age Hotel, on Sunday, 13st March, 2011.
Newly elected Bishop of Mozambique, Ioannis managed to get to the AGM in time. He had to race from the Service of Orthodoxia in Zakyntho to catch a ferry boat and then drive straight to our AGM. He was very warmly greeted by his former Zimbabwean and Zambian parishioners and our Mozambicans were delighted to meet him. Bishop Ioannis led the one minute silence for our departed and for the tragic loss of life in Japan. He then continued to make a short speech about his future plans for the Church and Community in Beira and Maputo and invited everyone to the revival of the Panigiri of the Agia Triada in Beira in June.
The President, Evangelos Tsouroulis read the President's report, followed by the Treasurer's Report by Constandino Piskopo. The Honarary Vice President Kostas Maltas chaired the meeting with Angeliki Markou as the Secretary.
The AGM was followed by a slide show on Beira, Old and New, with photographs of present day Beira provided by Mr and Mrs Perikli Zouridis. We thank George and Anthulla Roukounakis for organising the show.
A wine and snack function followed in honour of our members which was thoroughly enjoyed by old with old stories being told of the good old days!
Enthronement Ceremony Of His Grace Ioannis Bishop
of Mozambique
Took place on Sunday 20th February, 2011 at the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of Archangels in Maputo. Bishops of Zakinthos, Zimbabwe and Zambia/Malawi attended and took part in the ceremony, as did many friends from Zimbabwe and South Africa.
Past Event
Thanks to Evgenia Vlismas' organisation, and the member ladies, the
cutting of the Vassilopita was a great success. Andrea Babiolakis had
the honour of cutting the PAZZIMMO Vassilopita this year.
Evangelos Tsouroulis our president, Andreas Babiolakis, Captain George Skalenakis and Evgenia Vlisma. Peter Germanis won the gold flouri kindly donated by Michael and Angeliki Komitis.
ΔΕΛΤΙΟ ΤΥΠΟΥ ΙΕΡΑΣ ΜΗΤΡΟΠΟΛΕΩΣ ΖΙΜΠΑΜΠΟΥΕ Newsletter Holy Metropolis of Zimbabwe Zimbabwe Church
Family Notices
Births Stelio and Kim Michael Nico and Eleni (nee Ferendinos) Papadopoulos Spero and Debbie Tselentis Jimmy and Michele Economopoulos Shelley nee Manolios and Julian Ottino Chris and Jules Thomas
Nick Pilakoutas Andriko Babiolakis Maria Manoussi Mixali Savva Bulawayo Zoe Tumazos John Tselentis Niko Avgidis Harare John Galanakis ex Umtali Andrew Stelios Dracos ex Fort Victoria Stamati Tselentis Harare Anastasia Pelidis ex Gwelo Ioannis Delis (Deligogiozoglou) Kostantinia (Dina) Kontis Angeliki Passportis ex Trataris nee Rosakis Doreen Efdiheear Swift (nee Passportis) Dimitri (Mimmi) Karassellos
Pazzimmakia.... A great time was had by young and old.
Toto
the clown kept everyone laughing the whole hour he was there. His magic
was very good, and the pazzimmakia loved the little doves and rabbit
that appeared out of his magic bag.
Congratulations go to Evgenia Vlisma who worked hard to make the party a success.
The Greek Community in Zimbabwe
numbered 13,000-15,000 people in 1972, but has now been reduced to
about 1,000 Greeks or people of Greek origin and 1,200 Cypriots and
people of Cypriot origin.
The Greek Community in Zambia numbers about 400 people, about the same as the Cypriot community.
There are no more than 180 Greeks living in Malawi (54 families). Most
of them are in Blantyre, the country’s trade capital, and have set up a
Greek community.
Some
120 Greeks reside in Mozambique, mainly in the capital, Maputo.
Achievements
A great achievement for Greece and PAZZIMMOs. Congratulations to our President for his election. Evangelos Tsouroulis It is a great honour for the Greek legal profession and particularly for the Piraeus Bar Association the election as 2ndnd Vice-President, who the following year moves to the post of 1st Vice-President and the year after to that of President) of Evangelos Tsouroulis, a member of the Piraeus Bar, at the elections held on Saturday 27 November 2010 in Brussels. Vice-President (note: the elections are held for the position of 2
This election is the crowing of his long and tireless efforts but also an acknowledgement of his presence and substantive participation in the direction of the establishment of the Rule of Law, the defence of human rights and the protection of the fundamental role of the lawyer.
The President, the Executive Council and all members of the Piraeus Bar extend their wishes for successful tenure and efficient work in the next three years to our member Evangelos Tsouroulis, who in 2011 will be 2nd Vice-President and in 2013 President of the CCBE.
Katy was born and educated in Zimbabwe as was her father Spero Ferendinos. Her mother Marica nee Babiolakis was born in Mozambique.
Married to Mano Caldi, President of Cape Town's Hellenic Community, Katy has three children, Marica, Milton and Spero. read article on page 124
Academia
Congratulations to John Kanakakis and Margarita Stambelou.
John Kanakis has been accepted by the National Techanical University of Athens to study Applied Mathematics and Physical Science.Congratulations John and to his parents George and Αρις (Τσελεντη) and to his grandparents John and Lily Tselentis
Margarita Stambelou has been accepted by the Democritus University of Thrace to study Molecular Biology and Genetics. Congratulations to Margarita and to her parents Vangelis and Georgia (Molfetas) and to her grandparents Maki and Calliope Molfetas
Congratulations to Mary Sophou for winning the Tombola/Bingo jackpot with under 61 numbers called. Se kali meria Mary!!
Caring
Perastika to Nicko Avgidis in Harare, Nicko Stramotas in Durban and Perikli Zourides in Kaso. All are back home and recovering.
History
OXI Day 28th October, 2010 - Public Holiday in Greece
28th October, 1940 The Italian ultimatum,
which was presented to Metaxas by the Italian ambassador in Greece, , on October 28, 1940, at dawn
(04:00 am), after a party in the German embassy in Athens,
demanded that Greece .......more
“Hence you will not say that Greeks fight like heroes but that heroes fight like Greeks”
- Winston Churchhill, Prime Minister of Britain – 1940
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia The Hellenic Air Force Academy (Greek: Σχολή Ικάρων, abbr. ΣΙ) is a military academy responsible for supplying the Hellenic Air Force with professionally trained pilots, aircraft engineers and air defence inspectors. It was founded in 1919 as the Military Academy of Aviation (Στρατιωτική Σχολή Αεροπλοΐας. 1940s
On October 1940 the academy was transferred to the city of Argos. One and a half years later, on April 1941, the academy was again transferred to the Middle-East and later on to South Rhodesia,
where it operated normally from September 1941 until the summer of
1946. Training of Greek pilots during the war was performed by British
units in Middle-East and South Rhodesia.
Twelve young Greek air force pilots were killed and are buried in the Military Cemetery of Bulawayo.
A few pilots remained in Rhodesia after the war.
A plaque in memory of the fallen Royal Hellenic Airforce Pilots may be found on the wall on the right behind the psaltiri in the Greek Orthodox Church, Agia Triada, in Harare.
Rhodesian born Greek - Squadron Leader John Plagis
Distinguished Flying Cross - London Gazette # 35542, 1 May 1942
Since the beginning of March, 1942, this
officer has destroyed 4 and probably destroyed a further 3 hostile
aircraft. With complete indifference to odds against him, he presses
home his attacks with skill and courage. In one day alone, he destroyed
2 enemy fighters and 1 bomber. He has set an outstanding example
Bar To DFC. London Gazette # 35621, 3 July 1942 RAF Volunteer Reserve,
This officer has displayed exceptional skill
and gallantry in combat. He has destroyed at least 10 enemy- aircraft, 2
of which he destroyed in one engagement. Undeterred by superior
numbers of attacking aircraft, he presses home his attacks with great
determination.
Distinguished Service Order. London Gazette # 36777, 31 October 1944
Since being awarded the Distinguished Flying
Cross this Officer has participated in very many sorties during which
much damage has been inflicted on the enemy. Shipping, radio stations,
oil storage tanks, power plants and other installations have been
amongst the targets attacked. On one occasion, he led a small formation
of aircraft against a much superior force of enemy fighters. In the
engagement 5 enemy aircraft were shot down, 2 of them by Squadron
Leader Plagis. This officer is a brave and resourceful leader whose
example has proved a rare source of inspiration. He has destroyed 16
hostile aircraft.
John Plagis
John Agorastos Plagis was born in Hartley, Southern Rhodesia, on the
10th of March 1919. At the outbreak of World War 2 he tried to join
the Rhodesian Air Force but was rejected since, because his parents
were Greek, officially he was under Greek citizenship. The RAF at the
time, desperately in need of pilots, could not be bothered with such
minor details. He was accepted as a Greek citizen in 1940. He completed
his training in January 1942 and transferred to No 249 Squadron, stationed
on the besieged island of Malta. More... by John
Mansolas & Angelos Dalassenoswith personal information supplied by Jill Plagis, John's daughter Writers for the Greek magazines 'Military History' 'Aviation History' & 'History Subjects'
This article is reprinted here with permission.
One
of the last photos of John Plagis in 1974 with his children during
his last decoration.
New Arrivals!
Our fellow PAZZIMMO Liza Manoussi of Global Education, invites you 
John was born in London and grew up in Harare, from the age 
Left to right (seated):
Periklis Zourides ex Beira, Mozambique sadly passed away in Johannesburg on Sunday 13th August 2011.
On 8th August, 2011, Bishop Seraphim of Zimbabwe and Angola 
President of Cypriot Brotherhood of Zimbabwe, Kostas Klostris, Spiridonas Marangou,President of the 
Matt rode brilliantly to win Zimbabwe a gold medal and to make him the BMX 10 year old World Champion for 2011
Matthew Denslow on the highest podium! Congratulations Matt, and to your proud parents Paul and Anna Denslow and to your grandparents Tony and Neula Panas. You have made us all proud!!
Matts' proud grandparents Tony and Neula Panas
BMX 2011 World Championships opening day in Copenhagen 26th July 2011.
Three boys from the Hellenic School in Harare will be travelling to Copenhagen, Denmark
Raffle Drawn for the work of art donated by Helen Lieros
12th June, 2011 
The Annual
General Meeting of the Pan Hellenic Association of Zimbabwe and Zambia, Malawi
Mozambique Greek Communites registered in Athens, was held at the Golden
Age Hotel, 
Enthronement Ceremony Of
Thanks to Evgenia Vlismas' organisation, and the member ladies, the
cutting of the Vassilopita was a great success. Andrea Babiolakis had
the honour of cutting the PAZZIMMO Vassilopita this year. 
Evangelos Tsouroulis our president, Andreas Babiolakis, Captain George Skalenakis and Evgenia Vlisma.
NEW YEAR'S EVE 
Pazzimmakia....
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Congratulations to Hlias Pachis for coming third 
OXI Day 28th October, 2010 - Public Holiday in Greece
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Twelve young Greek air force pilots were killed and are buried in the Military Cemetery of Bulawayo.
Distinguished Flying Cross - London Gazette # 35542, 1 May 1942
One
of the last photos of John Plagis in 1974 with his children during
his last decoration. 