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...
Selected icons of the Virgin Mary at a discount price
The image of the Virgin Mary embraces life. The icon of the Virgin Mary protects it. The Mother who embraces and protects. The Mother of Christ and of all of us, Virgin Mary holds the first place in the Orthodox faith together with the triune God and The Lord: God, Son and the Holy Spirit. The icon of the Virgin Mary symbolizes motherhood, protection, care, family, kindness, magnanimity, patience, endurance, and...
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...
The icon of Saints Peter and Paul
Son of Jonah and brother of Apostle Andrew, Peter, a fisherman and disciple of Jesus, was distinguished for his impulsive nature, his spontaneity, his strong character and his apostolic action. When Jesus entered the Kingdom of Heaven, Peter preached the Gospel in Judea and Antioch up to Asia and Bithynia. Christian tradition mentions that he suffered a martyr's death on the cross in A.D. 64. Paul was a fierce persecutor of...
