The Church of Agia Napa is converted into a monastery
The Medieval Monastery of Agia Napa will be converted into an archaeological museum which will preserve and exhibit the private collection of Archbishop Makarios III, icons of high religious, artistic, and historical value, and will function as a research center, library and conference center. According to its design, the Monastery-Museum and multi-purpose venue will host an Institute for Postgraduate Studies on Cypriot Hagiology and Middle Eastern Cultures. The...
The Fasting of Lent
The fasting of Lent, also known as Easter fasting, is one of the few which are validated with rules stemming from the Ecumenical Council since most fasts are held according to the traditions. The fasting of Lent begun in the years of the Apostles to commemorate the fasting of Jesus Christ and the prophets Moses and Elijah. This long period of fasting with specific rules is connected to the...
A great museum in the center of the city of Ioannina
For centuries, the silver and goldsmiths of Ioannina have an excellent reputation which goes beyond the country's borders. Their creations, especially those made of silver, are true masterpieces, whether they are pieces of jewelry or decorative and functional silverware. The best craftsmen of silver- and goldsmithing in the world come from the remote village Kalarrytes in Epirus, while the city that became known for their silverware was Ioannina. Silver- and...
The Social Mission Clinic offers for seven consecutive years to our fellow men
“Apostoli”, the charitable organization of the Church of Greece, in cooperation with the Athens Medical Association offers clinical examinations to vulnerable groups, thus solving the problem of accessibility to health institutions of the elderly, children and in general those who are unable to move or are uninsured and financially weak. To this day, during the seven years of the program’s operation, have been carried out about 70 000 clinical examinations,...
Cycladic snapshots of the monuments and their people
An excellent exhibition, with the participation of the Ephorate of Antiquities of the Cyclades, institutions of the Church of Greece and material from the Ministry of Culture, and the French School of Athens, eloquently presents the difficult task of saving the monuments of the Cyclades. The exhibition which opened in November of 2018 and ends on February 2019, managed to attract the interest of hundreds of visitors regarding this exceptional...
The Dimitrio, a second home for the children of Moschato
At Moschato, there is a second home which awaits to welcome children after they get out of school. A home that provides them with balanced meals appropriate for their mental and physical development, a quiet environment and warmth where they can do their homework, as well as participate in various courses and creative activities. This ideal environment is created by "Apostoli", the NGO of the Church of Greece, which focuses...
Saint Hyacinth. The Orthodox Saint who martyred for Love
Hyacinth was a native of Cappadocia and is referred to as the chamberlain of Emperor Trajan (A.D. 98-117). The wealth and the riches of the palace and the position he held did not limit his spirit nor did it lead him to idolatry. On the contrary, Hyacinth chose the love of Christ and although he performed his duties conscientiously, his soul served only the Lord. During the persecutions of Trajan,...
The "Small Cathedral" of Athens
The very best example of an Athenian dome, a unique masonry of a mid-Byzantine church in Athens built entirely from marble fragments, a true exhibition of sculptures (90 in total) from different historical periods, ancient Greek, Roman, early Christian and Byzantine, make up the “Small Cathedral" of Athens. The small church which is located next to the Athens Cathedral and operates as a chapel, with an octagonal dome, semi-complex cross-in-square...
