West Rand Hellenic Community

Our History

The people, church, icons and traditions that shaped WRHC.

The West Rand Hellenic Community traces its beginnings to the late 1960s. What followed was the building of a community, a church and traditions that continue to connect generations.

1968

The dream takes shape

The early foundations are laid for an organised Hellenic community on the West Rand.

1969

WRHC is established

The West Rand Hellenic Community begins its formal journey, supported by families committed to faith, culture and fellowship.

1972

The first Panigiri

A community tradition begins and grows into a celebration known for Greek hospitality and atmosphere.

1974

St Andrew's Church

St Andrew's becomes the spiritual heart of the community and the setting for worship, sacraments and generations of memories.

Sacred heritage

The church's iconography, iconostasis and sacred art form an important part of WRHC's story, together with ties to Greek and Cypriot heritage and the people who served the parish across the decades.