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Imbros Island Greek Orthodox Chapels Get a New Kiss of Life

The Greek Orthodox chapels on Imbros, in today's Turkey, that were left demolished and desecrated are gradually being restored. Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew opened a renovated chapel at Imbros, the Aegean island where Greeks lived for centuries, earlier this week. The old...

When Turkey Banned the Teaching of Greek on Imbros and Tenedos Islands

July 1 marks the anniversary of the day Turkey banned the teaching of the Greek language on the islands of Imbros and Tenedos, (now Gokceada and Bozcaada in Turkish) both formerly Greek since ancient times. Yet, after the rise of...

Tenedians of Melbourne Travel to their Homeland

A group of Greeks from Tenedos, living in Melbourne will organise a journey to their homeland in order to celebrate the feast day of St. Paraskevi on July 26. Antonios Limnios, who is currently living in Melbourne, said that although he was forced to leave...

Greeks on Tenedos Celebrate the Epiphany Feast Day

The few Greeks that still live on Tenedos and in Smyrni, Turkey, celebrated the Epiphany Feast yesterday with a glorious ceremony. On the eve of the Epiphany, the first blessing was held on Tenedos and then the small number of...

Documentary Tribute to Imvros

A documentary viewing and an open discussion, in cooperation with the Hellenic American Education Center and the association Hellenic Roots will mark the reopening of the Greek Primary School on the island of Imvros after 48 years. The Hellenic History...