Greek Orthodox church, corner of Edmondstone and Besant Streets, South Brisbane

St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church at South Brisbane was built in 1958 during a period of increased Greek migration to Queensland after the Second World War. South Brisbane and West End became home to many Greek immigrants in this period and a new Greek Orthodox Church was deemed essential by the expanding Greek community. Designed by prominent Brisbane architect R. M. Wilson, St. George’s Greek Orthodox Church in South Brisbane is a unique octagonal building with a large octagonal dome and opulently decorated interior that follows the Greek Orthodox tradition. Within the grounds is a War Memorial honouring those in the Greek community who gave their lives in war fighting for the Allied Forces in the Second World War.