The Presidential Guard (Προεδρική Φρουρά) are the epitome of bravery and freedom, honouring the heroes thousands of years on, who fought and sacrificed for the land on which they stand on.
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On December 12 the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Spyridonas the Wonderworker, who is the Protector of poor people and the Patron Saint of the island of Kerkyra.
On December 9, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Righteous Agia Anna’s Conception of Panagia, the…
During the Greco-Italian War of World War II, the capital of Northern Epirus in Southern…
From Kilkis and born as Ioannis Villioglou (1885 – December 5, 1923), Ioannis Ramnalis, was…
On December 6 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Nikolaos, also known as Nikolaos the Wonderworker
because of the many miracles he is known for such as ill-treatments, restorations of the poor and the release of the three commanders.
On December 5, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Savvas the…
The Monastery of Agia Varvara Roussanou is one of the six active monasteries in Meteora and it is dedicated to Agia Varvara, who is commemorated by the Greek Orthodox Church on December 4th.
December 4 is the Feast Day of Agia Barbara, who is considered one of the major Saints of the Greek Orthodox Church. Her memory is celebrated today and it is also the Name Day of Varvara, Damaskinos, Damaskini. Xronia Polla!
Born in Zakynthos, Panos Kolokotronis (1800 – December 3, 1824) was a Greek Fighter during…
On December 3, 1944, the first Dekemvriana (Δεκεμβριανά) shots were fired in Athens, beginning one…
Maria Callas was one of the most renowned and influential opera singers of the 20th…
The Greek anarchists in the image joined Durruti’s brigade. In this photo, anarchists from the…
On November 30, 1925, General Theodoros Pangalos introduced a new law in Greece, dictating the length of…
On November 30, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of the Holy Apostle…
In the early 1890’s, the Greek government decided to build a new mosque in Athens…
Born on the island of Ithaca, Lorentzos Mavilis (September 6, 1860 – November 28, 1912)…
Thousands of people visit every year to see the exquisite architecture, beautiful paintings, and icons and…
Architectural remains of a monumental building were brought to light by an excavation carried out…
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