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Nov 28 2024

Greek churches: the extraordinary Agia Foteini [exclusive content]

By Georgios X / Greek Architecture, Explorations, Greek culture, Guides, Religion / 9 minutes of reading

Many Greek churches are admirable, but perhaps one of the most remarkable is Agia Foteini in Mantineia, northern Peloponnese. We had the privilege of meeting Kostas Papatheodorou, the civil engineer, architect, artist, and philosopher behind this extraordinary building. He invited us on an exclusive private […]

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Greek Holidays: the entire country celebrates Panagia on August 15

The second largest of the Greek holidays falls on August 15 and is often called the Summer Easter. On this day, people celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, Κοίμηση της Θεοτόκου in Greek, commemorating her death, resurrection, and ascension, according to Greek Orthodox tradition.