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Holy Week in the Monasteries of Greece: At the Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, standing proud for a thousand years
Above the spa town of Kamena Vourla, the Holy Monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour has stood for a thousand years
The Greek companies that have lived for three centuries and their adventures – Investments in drinks, cigarettes, flour & a hotel
They were founded before 1900, endured two World Wars, two bankruptcies, the bailout-era crisis, and remained standing. Among them are international brands and leaders in the Greek market. The story of the founders, the adventures of their successors, the current owners, and their prospects
Holy Week in the Monasteries of Greece: The miracle that led to the miraculous icon of Panagia Kastriani
On a steep hill, at the northeastern end of Kea, is the Holy Monastery of Panagia Kastriani, which was built on the spot where the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary was found
Hagia Sophia: Photos and videos of the biggest renovation in its history – The dome will be restored
Turkey begins the largest restoration in the history of the dome - Hagia Sophia will remain open for worshippers and visitors
Good Tuesday today: The Troparion of Cassian and the Parable of the Ten Virgins (video)
Holy Tuesday: What we celebrate today, why we sing the troparion of Kassianis - Kassianis or Kas(s)ia, or Eikasia, or Icasia (between 805 and 810 - before 865) was a Byzantine abbess, poet, composer, and hymn writer to whom the troparion of Kassianis sung on Holy Tuesday is attributed
The alchemists of Mycenae and their secrets – 3,500 years of history (photos)
The civilization of the Mycenaeans was very advanced, as from the Bronze Age they constructed impressive 'Cyclopean' monuments, vessels, and golden offerings. In the exhibits of the Archaeological Museum, unknown customs are revealed that make the creators 'alchemists,' as explained by the curator of antiquities, Kostas Paschalidis
