Early Christian Catacombs in Milos - The Monastery of Ηozoviotissa in Amorgos Posted: July 23, 2018 | Categories: Current Affairs | Author: converge converge
Two famous Cyclades islands, selected by thousands of travelers each year for their summer holidays, hide two unique religious treasures. Milos with the catacombs, unique throughout Greece and third worldwide in size and importance, following the labyrinthine catacombs of Rome and those of the Holy Land, and Amorgos with the Monastery of Ηοzoviotissa, with the foundation of the initial building throughout the centuries and the attachments later on dated to...
In the footsteps of Apostle Paul
One journey, many stations. One route, many believers. Many steps, one goal: To spread the words and the work of Jesus Christ. This route from Jerusalem to Rome through Cyprus and Greece, which Apostle Paul followed "uniting" Central Macedonia, Italy andCyprus, will be submitted by a delegation of the District of Central Macedonia to the Council of Europe, in order to be certified as a cultural route entitled “In the...
The contribution of Archbishop of Albania continues to bear fruits
The work of the Archbishop of Albania is huge and his personality dominant and charismatic. It is the work of a man who goes beyond the boundaries of human measure, even those of a religious leader. It is the work of a man who is inspired by his faith and by his unconditional love for people. The Archbishop of Albania Dr. Anastasios, acts modestly and humbly, quietly and effectively. One...
Two Monasteries – Listed monuments
The research for the conservation of two Monasteries, which have been characterized as listed has begun with the initiative of the extremely active cultural association “Skiathos”, with a view to the restoration and preservation of their naves. The two Monasteries, the monastery of PanagiaIkonistria and the PanagiaKechria Monastery in Skiathos, have been classified as historical listed monuments by the Ministry of Culture already since the ‘60s and until today the...
Agia Sophia: 1,500 Years of History
An excellent production with educational character and an inspired collaboration between the municipality of Igoumenitsa, the Foundation of the Hellenic World and the Ephorate of Antiquities of Thesprotia which, with the assistance of unique digital infrastructure, is going to educate those interested in Agia Sophia on this unique religious and historical monument and its 1,500 years of history. The interactive virtual reality production entitled "Agia Sophia: 1,500 years of History” was...
Agia Kyriaki also won the Grand Prix laureate award
The Byzantine Church of AgiaKiriaki, in Apiranthos, Naxos, which won the EU Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Award for its unique frescoes dating to the 8th and 9th century in category “Conservation” on June 22, received the sum of 10,000 euros and a commemorative plaque placing her among the Grand Prix laureates. This honorary distinction followed the initial award of the Church as one of the 29 winners for 2018. During...
The transition from antiquity to the Byzantium
From A.D. 300 to A.D. 1000, the Byzantium went through turbulent times, creative and destructive, historical periods that reflected the strengthening of an empire through uncertainties and conflicts. The exhibition “Byzantium and the Οthers in the First Millennium: An Empire of stability in a turbulent era” which opened on May 17 at the Byzantine and Christian Museum, tries to depict Byzantium’s first millennium and its establishment as a pole of stability...
Agia Kyriaki of Naxos won the Europa Nostra Award
The Byzantine Church of Agia Kiriaki, in Apiranthos, Naxos, won the EU Prize for Cultural Heritage/Europa Nostra Award, for its unique frescoes dating to the 8th and 9th century, in category “Conservation”. According to the announcement of the European Commission, apart from the wall paintings of Agia Kyriaki which were restored with the cooperation of Greek and Swiss organizations, the same prize was awarded to the restoration of the apse mosaic...
