Rare and historically important original typed letter, dated May 18, 1939, issued in Sydney by the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and hand-signed by Metropolitan Timotheos of Australia.
This exceptional document is addressed to a woman named Eleni and contains a clear and serious warning against migrating to Australia, just a few months before the outbreak of World War II.
Content & Historical Importance
In this letter, Metropolitan Timotheos explains that after careful study of the situation and thorough consideration, he has reached the conclusion that:
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The conditions in Australia are extremely difficult
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Life there would be full of hardships, struggle and suffering
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He does not recommend that she should come, as it would lead to an unfair and exhausting struggle for survival
This is a powerful, first-hand historical testimony about the real conditions of Greek migration in the late 1930s, written by the highest Greek Orthodox authority in Australia at that time.
About the Signatory
The letter is signed by Metropolitan Timotheos Evangelinidis, who served as Metropolitan of Australia and New Zealand from 1932 to 1947, a key figure in the history of the Greek Orthodox Church and Greek diaspora.
Details
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Date: 18 May 1939
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Place: Sydney, Australia
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Format: Original typed letter on official Archdiocese letterhead
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Signature: Hand-signed by Metropolitan Timotheos
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Language: Greek
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Size: approx. 20 × 32 cm
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Condition: Original, with age wear, folds and small edge losses (see photos)
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