October's Recipe:
Glóssa Sto Foúrno
(Baked Sole)
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- 2 sole,
filleted
- 1 Tbs. extra virgin olive oil
- 2 Tbs. fish sauce (Asian style)
- 2/3 c. sweet white wine
- 2 scallions, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbs. coriander leaves, chopped
- 1 Tbs. lovage, chopped
(or celery leaves)
- 1 Tbs. fresh oregano, chopped
- 2 eggs, beaten
- black peppercorns |
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Preparation:
Preheat oven
to 350º. Place the sole fillets in an ovenproof dish
and pour the oil, fish sauce, and wine over them.
Sprinkle on the scallions and chopped coriander, and
bake for 15 min. Remove from the oven, put the
fillets in a warm place, strain the stock and put
aside. In a mortar, grind the pepper, and crush the
lovage, oregano, and the cooked vegetables from the
stock. Stir this mixture into the stock, and mix in
the eggs. Cover the fish with this sauce, and return
to the oven until sauce thickens. Sprinkle with
freshly ground pepper and serve hot.
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The
Legends of Greek Rock |
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This month Greekshops.com
makes a special
dedication to Greek Rock and
its pioneers
Greek rock is traced back to
the early seventies when
Dionysis Savvopoulos,
Vasilis Papakonstantinou,
and Pavlos Sidiropoulos
released works considered to
be the earliest “Greek Rock”
representatives. “Nostradamos”,
Poll, and Peloma (he early
pioneers) were followed by
bands such as Socrates Drank
the Conium, Spyridoula
(featuring Pavlos
Sidiropoulos), and
Exadaktylos, made popular by
their lead singer Dimitris
Poulikakos. With the 80’s
came more Greek bands
including Mousikes
Taxiarhies (featuring Jimmy
Panousis), Tripes (a
Thessaloniki based band),
and Mora sti Fotia. Some
bands used English lyrics
(Sharp Ties, Socrates) but
most sang in Greek. The
Greek Rock scene peaked in
the 90s with the arrival of
several new bands including
notables such as Pyx Lax,
Katshimiha Brothers, Magic
De Spell, Xilina Spathia,
Domenica, Arnakia,
Endelexeia, Panx Romana, and
Fota Pou Svinoun. Greek Rock,
as the
youth’s
medium for expressing
views and
opinions, has been replaced
with Greek Hip Hop, yet it
still represents a
substantial part of Greek
Music in the 70s, 80s, and
90s. We proudly make a dedication to
Greek Rock by introducing a
new section featuring
collections and individual
albums of Greek Rock singers
and bands through the years. |
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Rock albums
new to our store this
month... |
Mihalis Rakintzis, Energia |
Rock Aggelies - 12 Rock Hits
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Magic de Spell, Kokkino |
Mousika Paketa Tis FM:
Elliniko Rock Vol.1 (3CD) |
Fakelos: Rock (2CD) - 32
Megales Epitihies
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40 Hronia Rock - 4CD Box Set
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To Rock Ston Aera
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Tzimis Panousis, Mousikes
Taxiarhies |
Haris & Panos Katsimihas,
Mousiki Aftoviografia 3CD
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Afto Ine Rock 2
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30 Hronia Elliniko Rok (4CD)
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Ta Rock Tou Polis - 16 Light
Rock Hits
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Magic de Spell, O Telefteos
Epizon |
Pavlos Sidiropoulos, Ta Tragoudia Tou Pavlou - 20
Greatest Hits
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Visit our Greek Rock
section to view other great titles! |
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The Secret Granary of Thrace |
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 Thrace is known as the secret granary of
Greece. Even connoisseurs of Greece are
largely ignorant of the fact that large
areas of land here are used for growing
all the common grains, so-called soft or
seed wheat, as well as hard or spring
wheat, and also rye, barley, and oats.
The cultivation of grains, that is
grasses with seeds that represent an
important food for people, is the basis
of all farming. It is not just in the
earliest written evidence of the Greek
world that grains are recognized as the
start of any kind of civilization. But
if there are few detailed descriptions
of the way grains were used and prepared
in ancient times, the reason must lie
precisely in the fact that something as
generally well known as grains did not
seem to require detailed discussion.
It is certain that the primitive grain
varieties of emmer (zeiai, olyra, and
einkorn (tiphe), which were later
developed into the wheat we know today,
reached Greece from the Near East,
probably from Syria, where some forms of
civilization were already in existence
around 7000 B.C. As the climatic
conditions were not always suitable for
wheat growing, barley (krithe) was often
preferred, and was probably found in
Greece before wheat. Finds made in caves
inhabited before 7000 B.C. provide
evidence that wild forms were at least
being gathered. Barley grew better in
Greece and probably continued to be the
basic food for quite some time.
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Soft Wheat
(Triticum aestivum)
used for making all kinds of
bread |
Rye
(Secale cereale)
used for cattle food in
Greece |
Barley
(Hordeum vulgare)
one of the oldest cultivated
plants in Greece |
Oats
(Avena sativa)
made into flakes and oatmeal
or used to feed horses |
Durum Wheat
(Triticum durum)
used for making semolina and
pasta |
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The use of grains in cooking quickly
became established in ancient times.
While Homer offers no clear evidence of
how grains were prepared, Hesiod seems
to have been very impressed with wheat
meal and barley porridge. According to
him, ametiskos, a kind of milk cake, was
served as an accompaniment to game and
poultry. In the 5th-4th centuries B.C.,
wheat bread and barley cakes were
already part of the diet. Oats (bromos)
do not seem to have been very popular,
as they were used mainly for cattle
food. Pyros, a kind of grain related to
emmer - sometimes also described as a
hard wheat - which had spread into
eastern Europe in the early historic
period, reached Greece via southern
Russia. Today, most kinds of hard wheat
in Greece are made into cattle food,
whereas the soft wheats are used to make
bread and sweet cakes. In a few towns in
the Evros Valley in eastern
Thrace
is inhabited by the Pomaks
traditions and farming methods
reminiscent of centuries long past have
been maintained. (Pomaks are an ethnic
group of Slavonic, Bulgarian-speaking
Muslims.) The fields are still
plowed using a hand plow and a team of
oxen; corn is sown, reaped, threshed,
and ground by hand, and made into bread
to be used in dishes that are almost
unknown, even in Greece. Pomaks make up
some 20 percent of the population of the
villages lying at the foot of the
Rhodope Mountains, and they are almost
self-sufficient.
 In Greek mythology,
Demeter is
an ancient, possibly pre-Greek,
mother goddess. As goddess of
the earth, fruitfulness, growth, and especially
crops,
she was not so much interested
in the "Olympian society" but
instead wandered the earth,
taking care that the seeds
flourished. As a result, she was
greatly venerated, especially by
women. Her daughter Persephone
was once abducted by Hades, god
of the underworld. When Demeter
learned that her daughter was no
longer living in the light of
the sun, she withdrew from the
earth, so no more seeds
sprouted. Zeus, concerned at the
lack of sacrificial offerings,
succeeded in making a bargain
with Hades, which allowed
Persephone to leave the
underworld for two thirds of the
year to dwell on Mount Olympus.
So Persephone's annual release
from and return to the
underworld have become a
metaphor for the annual growth
and death of the seeds and
plants on the earth. |
Excerpts and Photography from:
Culinaria Greece by
Marianthi Milona |
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Special Feature: Heritage Walks in
Athens |
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8th Heritage Walk: The High Point
of Athenian Neoclassicism |
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(Continued from
September's Issue)
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STARTING POINT:
Panepistimiou Station
TERMINUS: Acropolis
Station
The 8th heritage walk includes some
significant buildings,
starting with the best of the neoclassical
period, and ending,
like all our heritage walks, in the narrow
alleys of Plaka, a
constant reminder of ancient and medieval
Athens. |
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article on additional page |
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 Items featured in this FINAL article...
THE TRILOGY: The renowned "Trilogy" on Panepistimiou St.
consists of the National Library, the
University, and the Academy. All three were
designed and built by the creators of
Athenian...
ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH OF ST. DIONYSIOS THE
AREOPAGITE: The
foundations were laid in 1853, following the
design by the
Bavarian architect Leo Von Klenze. The
original design was...
SCARLATOS SOUTSOS-DEMETRIOS RALLIS MANSION: Situated on
the corner of Korai St and Panepistimiou. A
plain yet elegant neoclassical building,
that dates from the decade of...
CHURCH OF AGHIOI THEODOROI: A simple
two-columned cross-in-square church with cloisonne masonry, built
in the 11th century. It is noted for the
inscribed plaques over the...
EUTAXIA-VOUROU MANSION, MUSEUM OF THE CITY
OF ATHENS:
Built in 1833 by the German architects G. Luders and J.
Hoffer, it was the former residence of...
 OLD PARLIAMENT - NATIONAL HISTORICAL MUSEUM:
The mansion
of the banker the banker Alexandros Kontostavlos from
the island of
Chios, was built in 1832 by Stamatis
Kleanthis on the...
"ILIOU MELATHRON" - NUMISMATIC MUSEUM:
This building represents the finest
synthesis of neoclassicism and romanticism
in nineteenth century Athenian architecture.
It was also...
HOTEL GRANDE BRETAGNE: Originally built
in 1842 by the
Danish architect Theofilos Hansen for the
family of Antonios
Dimitriou, it was purchased in 1874 by...
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Excerpt from: "Heritage Walks in Athens"
by the Municipality of Athens Cultural
Organization,
and by the Elliniki Etairia Hellenic Society
for the Protection of the Environment and
the Cultural Heritage
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CDs |
Fresca
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Paola,
Perasame Me Kokkino
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Katerina Stanisi, Na Kaoune Ta Krevatia
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Yiannis
Tassios, Glossa Epikinonias |
Antonis
Remos, Antonis Remos in Concert (Live)
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Yiannis
Kotsiras, Ke Pali Pedi
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Rallia
Hristidou, Mono Mia Nihta Live + Bonus DVD
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Ston P - Tribute to Pavlo Sidiropoulo
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Vaggelis Perpiniadis, Paron Ston Vageli Perpiniad
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Marios
Tokas, Anthology 1954-2008 (4CD) - 80 Classic Hits
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Vaggelis Perpiniadis, Megales Epitihies (2CD)
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Manolis Lidakis, Apo Ti Siopi Tou Hronou |
Ta
Tragoudia Tou Gamou (2CD) 29 Traditional Wedding Songs
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Peggy
Zina, The Best of Peggy Zina (2CD)
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Sarbel,
Kati San Esena
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Hristos
Dantis, Ektos Trohias |
The
Greek Company, In Good Company - Live |
Yiannis
Ploutarhos, Oti Genniete Stin Psisi |
Athens
Bar 2 - Songs from Today's Greek Music |
Minos
Kalokeri 2008 16 Summer Hits
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Books |
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Literature & Fiction |
Siopili
Petra, by Evrydiki Amanatidou (in Greek)
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Anatoli sti Dysi, by Giannis & Marina Alexandrou (in
Greek) |
Palatia tou Vosporou, by Giannis & Marina Alexandrou (in
Greek) |
Gennithika Ellinas..., by Nikos Aliagas (in Greek)
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Ithela Mono Ena Antio, by Paschalia Travlou
(in Greek)
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Smyrni,
by Tony Maniatis
(in Greek)
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Oi
Gennaioi tis Samothrakis, by Stamatis Tsarouhas (in
Greek)
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Ftera
Apo Metaxi, by Paschalia Travlou
(in Greek)
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Efta
Feggaria, by Panagiota Smyrli-Stratopoulou (in Greek)
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Agapimeno
Mou Aivali, by Ntinos Koumpatis
(in Greek)
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Biographies |
Osa
Thymamai I Osa Agapisa (in Greek)
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Echo
Ena Mystiko, by Giannis Papamichaïl (in Greek)
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To
Onoma Mou Einai Nana, by Nana Mouskouri (in Greek)
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En
Archi In O Kazantzidis, by Lefteris Papadopoulos (in
Greek)
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Mikis
Theodorakis - Se Proto Prosopo, by Yorgos Archimandritis
(in Greek) |
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History & Culture |
In Sfakia, by Peter Trudgill (in English)
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Pos na se Xehaso, Smyrni Agapimeni, by Giorgos
Katramopoulos (in Greek)
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Pyramida 67. To Vivlio tou Emfyliou, by Renos
Apostolidis (in Greek) |
En
Thessaloniki, by Eleftheria Drosaki (in Greek)
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Enas Aionas Dyo Patrides, by Giorgos Katramopoulos (in
Greek)
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O
Ellinismos tis Konstantinoupolis, by Soula Mpozi (in
Greek) |
To
Aristero Cheri tis Afroditis, by Takis Théodoropoulos
(in Greek) |
Theano, I
Lykaina tis Polis, by Lena Manta (in Greek)
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Ston
Iskio tou Leukou Pyrgou, by Roula Papadimitriou (in
Greek) |
Taxideuontas Sta Kymata Tou Omirou, by H. N. Turteltaub
(in Greek)
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Children's Books |
To Proto
Mou Vivlio Gia
Ta Hristougenna, by Dawn Sirett (in
Greek)
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To
Proto mou Vivlio Gia to Perivallon, by Elena Eleni (in
Greek)
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O Polemos
Stin Troia, by Eleni Dikaiou (in Greek)
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Enas
Deinosavros Sto Balkoni Mou, by Sakis Serefas (in Greek)
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Oi
Peripeteies tou Odyssea, by Hugh Lupton (in Greek)
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Oi
Magikes Maskes tou Koutsoflevarou, by Filippos
Mandilaras (in Greek)
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Epistrofi Sto Scholeio, by Maria Papagianni (in Greek)
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Christougenniatikes Istories tou Dasous, by Eleni
Dikaiou (in Greek)
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Tosodoula
( Thumbelina ) - Fairy Tale Book in Greek w/
CD
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O
Voskos I Ti Metrane Ta Provata Prin Koimithoun
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Food & Wine |
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Featured Destination: Nisyros |
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 GEOGRAPHY: Nisyros, between Kos and Telos, is a quiet
island
off the tourist track, dominated by its white houses,
blue sea
and now extinct volcano. Area 41 sq. km., length of
coastline
28 km., population 916 and distance from Piraeus 200
nautical
miles. There is a boat from Piraeus three times a week
all
year round, with the other islands of the Dodecanese and
Crete. A local connection operates with Telos, Symi,
Rhodes,
Kos, Kalymnos, Patmos, Leros and Samos. During the
summer
 there is a hydrofoil once a week to Rhodes and Kos. With
its
tranquil atmosphere and picturesque appearance, Nisyros
is
just the place for a vacation away from it all, though
there
is little tourist development and only rudimentary
facilities.
HISTORY: Inhabited since antiquity, the island was then
known
as Porphyris and myth relates that it was joined with
Kos,
being rent asunder by Poseidon while pursuing the giant
Polybetes who is said to have created its volcano. Homer
mentions that the island took part in the Trojan War.
During
historical times its fate was the same as that of the
rest of
the Dodecanese. In the 14th century it was captured by
the
Knights of St. John who built a castle there in 1315.
Afterwards it was taken by the Turks and occupied by the
Italians in 1912. It became part of the Greek state in
1948.
 SIGHTS
and MONUMENTS: The island's main town and port is
Mandraki on its northwest side. Its medley of stark
white and
brightly colored houses contrasts markedly with dark,
somber
volcanic rock on which they built. Sections of the
ancient
harbor wall preserved at Mandraki, as well as the are
the
ancient cemetery. The town is dominated by its castle from
where
there is a superb out to sea. Perched at the very edge
of rock
is the church of the Virgin Spili founded in 1600 and
associated Venetian castle at Emboreio (8 km. southeast of
Mandraki),
a village surrounded by greenery and mineral springs.
The quaint fishing village of Paloi is 4 northeast of
Mandraki.
 Without doubt the most impressive feature of
Nisyros is
the crater of its extinct volcano on the Lakki plateau. It
is 260
m. in diameter and has a maximum depth of 30 m., steps
lead
down to
its heart. The soil here is soft, the a lingering odor
of
sulfur and hot vapors issue from the ground. Close to the
volcano
the upland village of Nikia with a handful inhabitants.
Loutra (1.5 km. east of Mandraki) was renowned in
antiquity as a
spa with therapy sulfuric springs. The island's shores
suitable for fishing and swimming. There lovely sandy
beach at
Mandraki. East of is the large black pebble beach at
Choki the
result of volcanic activity. Other delightful beaches are at
Paloi
and Aghia Irini. The at Avlaki is crystal clear. The
beaches
can reached on foot or by bus. One can take caique to
the tiny
islet of Yali, 4 nautical m from Nisyros. There are
small
hotels rooms to let at Mandraki and a hostel at Paloi.
Yachts
can moor in the harbor but there no refueling
facilities.
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October
2008 Greek Orthodox Calendar |
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Sunday |
Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
Saturday |
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1
Holy Protection of the Theotokos
Ananias of the 70 |
2
Martyrs Cyprian and Justina
Martyrs Rusticus and Eleutherius |
3
Dionysios the Areopagite
John the Chozebite of Caesaria
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Hierotheos, Bp. of Athens
Domnina the Martyr |
5
2nd Sunday of Luke
Martyr Charitina
Methodia of Cimolus
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6
Apostle Thomas
Martyr Erotidus |
7
Martyrs Sergius and Bacchus
Hieromartyr Polychronus |
8
Righteous Pelagia
Virgin Pelagia |
9
Apostle James, Son of Alphaeus
Andronicus and Athanasia |
10
Martyrs Eulamios & Eulampia
Righteous Theophilus |
11
Philip of the 7 Deacons
Theophanes the Confessor |
12
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council
Simeon the New Theologian
Martyrs Provos, Andronicus, & Tarachos
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13
Carpos, Papylos, Agathodoros, & Agathoniki |
14
Martyrs Nazarios, Gervasios, Protasios, &
Celsius
Kosmas the Hagiopolite
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15
Hieromartyr Loukianos
Righteous Sabinus |
16
Longinos the Centurion
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17
Prophet Hosea
Martyrs Cosmas and Damian of Arabia |
18
Luke the Evangelist
Martyr Marinus the Elder |
19
3rd Sunday of Luke
Prophet Joel
Martyr Varys
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20
Great Martyr Artemios
Gerasimos of Cephalonia |
21
Hilarion the Great
Christodoulus, Wonderworker of Patmos |
22
Averkios of Hieropolis
7 Youths of Ephesus |
23
James, the Brother of the Lord
Patriarch Ignatius |
24
Great Martyr Arethas
Martyr Sebastian |
25
Martyrs Marcianos & Martyrios
Tabitha the Merciful
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26
6th Sunday of Luke
Commemoration of the Earthquake
Demetrios the Myrrh-streamer
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27
Great Martyr Nestor
Cyriacus, Abp. Of Constanstinople |
28
Holy Protection of the Theotokos
Martyrs Terrence & Eunice |
29
Martyr Anastasia
Avramios the Recluse |
30
Cleopas & Artemas of the 70
Martyrs Zenobios & Zenobia |
31
Stachos and Companions of the 70
New Martyr Nicholas |
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