Religion
Greece
Saint Demetrios: The History of Thessaloniki’s Beloved Patron Saint
Saint Demetrios (or Dimitrios) of Thessaloniki is one of the most popular Christian saints not only in Greece but across the Orthodox Christian world, with millions of people bearing his name, in all of its many beautiful variations.
Saint Demetrios...
Greece
The History of Dionysius the Areopagite, the Patron Saint of Athens
Saint Dionysius the Areopagite, the patron saint of the city of Athens, is also known as the protector of judges and the judiciary. The Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Saint Dionysius on October 3rd.
Born during the...
Greek church
Greek Monasteries Abound in History, Beauty
Greek monasteries are an important element of Greek Orthodox Christian heritage and have a long history. These monasteries have played a significant role in preserving religious, cultural, and architectural heritage throughout the centuries.
Religious tourism is one of the oldest...
Culture
108-Year-Old Greek Yiayia Prays For the Whole World Every Day
At 108 years of age, a Greek yiayia, or grandmother, named Anthi Katsouli stands in her yard every single day and prays for the entire world.
Born in the village of Katarraktis in the region of Arta in Epirus in...
Culture
The Indian Ascetic Holding His Arm Up for World Peace Since 1973
An Indian ascetic (sadhu) named Amar Bharati has been advocating for world peace for almost fifty years while holding up his right hand in the air without ever lowering it.
A sadhu is a religious ascetic or holy person in...
Culture
Greeks Celebrate Saint George’s Day in Style at Arachova
The celebration of Saint George on April 23rd is one of the most important feasts in Greece and at Arachova in particular where the saint is the town's patron.
For days this town in central Greece prepared for a local...
History
How Much in Today’s Money Judas Received to Betray Jesus
According to the Gospel of John, Judas Iscariot received 30 silver coins, or in today's money, around $340, to betray Jesus and put him in the hands of Caiaphas.
Before the Last Supper, Judas is said to have gone to...
Ancient Greece
Last Meal Rooted in Ancient Greece
In society, mentions of the "Last Meal" or "Last Supper" refer to two quite specific events. The first is secular and refers to the last meal of the unlucky prisoners who find themselves on death row. The second is...
Greece
The Panagia Soumela Icon, the Symbol of Hellenism in Pontus
The holy icon of Panagia Soumela, located in the homonymous Holy Church in Vermio, northern Greece, is the symbol of Hellenism in Pontus.
films
Sister Nectaria: The Only Greek in Kolkata Is Mother to Thousands
A Greek Orthodox nun in Kolkata (formerly Calcutta), India has become a symbol of the eternal fight against poverty, illiteracy, child trafficking, and prostitution in the city.
Sister Nectaria Paridisi, by most accounts the only Greek individual left in Kolkata,...