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EMBASSY OF GREECE IN OTTAWA

PRESS AND COMMUNICATION OFFICE

PRESS RELEASE
Bestowing of the distinction of the Grand Commander of the Order of
Honour, upon Madam Justice Andromache Karakatsanis, member of the
Supreme Court of Canada
May 25th 2015, Ottawa
On behalf of the President of the Hellenic Republic, Ambassador George
Marcantonatos bestowed the distinction of the Grand Commander of the Order of
Honour upon Justice Andromache Karakatsanis, Member of the Supreme Court of
Canada.
It is conferred by the Greek government upon "Greek citizens who are
distinguished in struggles for the Fatherland, to senior executives of the public
administration, to eminent personalities of the arts and letters as well as to distinguished
scientists or individuals who excelled in the field of trade, shipping and industry. It is also
conferred upon foreigners who, due to their distinguished position and through their
personal worth, have contributed to the promotion of Greece".
The award ceremony event took place at the Ambassador's residence on Friday
May 22nd 2015 and included the mother of Justice Karakatsanis, Xanthipi, her siblings,
her husband and prominent members of the Ottawa Hellenic Community.
Attached please find the Ambassador's Speech that you can freely reproduce for
the information of your audience.
You can also use photographic material from our Facebook page and the photo
album entitled " The Hellenic Republic honoured Justice Andromache
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