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Title: Greek Genealogy
Post by: haney on Sunday 18 May 25 22:41 BST (UK)

Hi Everyone
    I am wondering if there is anyone that could possibly help with the translation of a Baptismal record in Greek.  I am doing this research for a wonderful friend of mine here in Sydney (Aus) and I am now putting together a pedigree chart for her.

   Many thanks Dianna

Title: Re: GREEK GENEALOGY
Post by: sparrett on Monday 19 May 25 01:15 BST (UK)

Dianna,
Has your friend approached their local Greek Orthodox Church?

If there is not an offer here, it seems to me that a local priest might oblige especially if it was just the one document.

Sue
 

Title: Re: GREEK GENEALOGY
Post by: haney on Monday 19 May 25 01:21 BST (UK)

Hi Sue
   Thanks for that.  No she has not as yet.  It wil be up to me by the looks of it.  LOL

I may have to go myself to the local priest near my home.  We will see.

I have just sent an email to Greece/Athens to see if they can offer some other advise as well.

It's a new challenge and a learning curve for me.  Many thanks Dianna

Title: Re: GREEK GENEALOGY
Post by: jnomad on Monday 19 May 25 15:07 BST (UK)

Why not post the document? No promises, but I studied Ancient Greek and can sometimes make some sense of modern Greek. I think ecclesiastical Greek is different. An Orthodox priest is surely the best bet, but meanwhile …

Title: Re: GREEK GENEALOGY
Post by: haney on Tuesday 20 May 25 22:52 BST (UK)

Hi jnomad
    I tried twice to attach the document but it did not work.  I have joined a Greek facebook group that has made thing a little easier.

   I am now trying to locate the various Egyptian Census'.  That will be an email to the library in Egypt I imagine.

   Thanks very much for the offer to help though.  Kindest regards Dianna