This is the story of Father Grigorios, a Greek-Orthodox monk who lived 38 years of his life, practically alone, in a medieval monastery-fortress on the small Ionian island of Strofades.
Father Grigorios passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017, at...
Torrential rain triggered flash flooding across parts of eastern Mani in Greece’s southern Peloponnese on Saturday, inundating homes and roads, sweeping away vehicles and forcing emergency crews to rescue people trapped in cars.
The sudden downpour struck several communities on...
The Greek language hosts an incredibly diverse and rich linguistic history, with its roots stretching back thousands of years.
As one of the world's oldest languages still spoken, Greek has evolved over the centuries quite significantly. However, Modern Greek grammar...
Across Greece, August 15 brings towns and villages to life with celebrations honoring the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. In the village of Oxylithos on the island of Evia, preparations begin long before the bells ring for one of...
Every August 15, Siatista in the Kozani regional unit of northern Greece comes alive with the sound of horses, bells, and traditional music as horsemen set out on a pilgrimage to honor the Virgin Mary.
The striking tradition, known as...
It was August 15, 1940 when the Italian submarine 'Delfino' torpedoed and sank the Greek light cruiser 'Elli' at Tinos' port during the World War II.
World War II had been raging for almost a year in Europe, with Greece...
Herodotus (or Ἡρόδοτος), born in Halicarnassus in 484 BC, was one of the most brilliant Greek thinkers of all time and is known worldwide as "The Father of History."
He took it upon himself to record the history of the...
As Orthodox Christians prepare to celebrate the Dormition of the Theotokos on August 15, the question of what happened to Mary, the mother of Jesus, at the end of her life remains surprisingly difficult to answer based on the...
September is often considered the best month to visit Mykonos, offering an ideal combination of warm weather, fewer tourists, and vibrant local culture. As the summer crowds thin out, the island’s true charm shines through, allowing for a more...
In Orthodox tradition, August 12 is linked to the final days of the Virgin Mary before her Dormition, celebrated a few days later on August 15. Three days prior to her death, the Archangel Gabriel appeared to Mary and...
A new global survey has identified Cyprus as the European Union country with the highest level of antisemitic attitudes, according to the Anti-Defamation League's (ADL) Global 100 index. Researchers found that 58 percent of Cypriot adults hold elevated anti-Jewish...
There is history and mythology abounding throughout Greece, and the exotic Greek islands of Lichadonisia are no exception.
The enticing, magical tales of the creation of this island complex, located northeast of Evia in the North Evia Gulf, only adds...
In the mountain village of Anogeia in the Rethymno region of Crete, dozens of fires are lit for a traditional meat-roasting method known as antikristo. During the annual Feast of Ofto (Giorti tou Oftou), shepherds carefully arrange large cuts...
