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September's Recipe:
KOUNOUPITHI YAHNI
Cauliflower with tomato sauce

This is a very healthy food for all seasons.

Ingredients:
  • 1 head cauliflower
    (cut in small pieces)
  • 1/2 cup Greek extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 4 garlic cloves (chopped)
  • 3 tablespoons fennel (chopped)
  • 4 ripe tomatoes
    (peeled, seeded and crushed)

    Optional
  • 1 tbsp. tomato paste
    (dissolved in 1 cup water)
  • salt and pepper

    Optional
  • 4 potatoes (cut in 4)
    (dissolved in 1 cup water)
  • Ground cheese for garnish
     

Preparation:

In a casserole sauté onion and garlic in olive oil, add cauliflower and all the rest of ingredients, except cheese and let it cook until tender. Serve and sprinkle with cheese.

This is a good with fresh bread and white wine.

It can be used as a side dish as well.

 

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 September's Article
 Foods of Epirus: Part 2 Country Sausage


Foods of Epirus

Epirus in Northwestern Greece is one of the less often visited regions of Greece. Being geographically "impregnable" due to high mountains and few passages it has been historically isolated causing its people to be self-sufficient even during difficult times. The region includes several lakes, and borders the Ionian seas, guaranteeing plentiful supplies of water, fresh fish, and several agricultural products.
Epirus also has some of the best organized dairy and livestock farms that include beef cattle, pigs, goats and sheep. It is also very rich in game, making it one of the prime destinations for Greek hunters.
This independence in food production has been responsible for unique cuisine and culinary customs that we would like to introduce in the next issues of our newsletter. We hope that you enjoy it.

Part 2 Country Sausage
Greek country sausage is a dark, hard, air-dried sausage with a decidedly spicy flavor. Although it can be made from either pure beef or pure pork, a mixture of the two is more common, the proportions being a matter of personal taste and varying from region to region. The sausages are usually up to 80 percent beef and about 20 percent pork. The higher the proportion of beef, the harder the country sausage will be when dried. Meat from the forequarters, with the tendons removed, is also processed, as is marbled meat, sometimes even meat full of connective tissue, including stewing beef from the breast and flank. The meat is usually chopped up small when frozen, or coarsely ground in a meat grinder. That way it contains more water, which is beneficial during the slow process of drying out the sausage later on. Salt, pepper, garlic, paprika, cloves, caraway, and all sorts of other spices, all trade secrets of course, are mixed together and carefully stirred into the meat mixture. Cleaned beef intestines are filled with the sausage meat using a special funnel and a tablespoon. The filled intestines are twisted round at regular intervals. This process is much simpler when done by machine. When filled, the sausages are hung out to dry and rinsed in brine every 10-14 days. This acts as an antibacterial agent and also extracts water from the sausage. The old Greek houses in the country look as though they were just built to dry sausages. Their mud rendering stores moisture, releasing it again as required, thus attaining a constant ambient climate and temperature. Greek country sausage is ready after about four weeks. The finished dried sausage can now be smoked over a beech wood fire. The art of smoking is really a matter of intuition. In theory, too little smoke will not achieve the desired effect, while too much makes the outside of the sausage too dark, which does not appeal to the consumer. Homemade Epirus country sausage is a culinary experience. People like to fry it in a skillet with eggs or even serve it cold as an appetizer.


Opposite: Country sausage is hung up to dry for about four weeks and can then be smoked over beech wood if desired.


Spices are thorough combined with the raw meat so that they are evenly distributed through- out the sausage.

It is quicker, and the end result looks much more professional if you use modern technology.
Above: the farmer's wife decides where each sausage begins and ends. Below: much sausage, much respect!

Ancient Greek Wisdom

"Time brings the truth to light "

-MENANDER

Excerpt from:
Written in Stone -
Ancient Greek Wisdom,
by Vasiliki Stathes

 Special Feature: Ancient Greek Technology
 The Pump of Ktesibios
     
  The suction and force-pump is one of the most important inventions of Ktesibios, engineer of Alexandria, who was called Father of Pheumatiki (Air-navigation). Inside two pistons with different functions are moving, one of them crushes (squeezes) and other the other absorbs. The movement of the pistons creates a void followed by a suction of water, which is transported through a a pipe outside the area, where the pump is located. The instrument has been one of the most popular instruments and was used by many people. It is used even today in various forms.

Excerpt from:
Ancient Greek Technology,
by Ailos Publications
(in English and Greek)

 
     
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Dream Book : Interpretative Dream Approach (In Greek)
To Lefkoma tou Morou - A baby's memory book in Greek

To Lefkoma tou Morou - A baby's memory book in Greek
O Violonistas, by Kostas Karakasis, In Greek

O Violonistas, by Kostas Karakasis, In Greek
 Sterling Silver & Gold Plated Jewelry 
Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Pendant w/ turquise glass and Evil Eye (12mm)

 Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Pendant w/ turquise glass and Evil Eye (12mm) 
Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Pendant w/ turquise glass and Evil Eye (10mm)

 Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Pendant w/ turquise glass and Evil Eye (10mm)
Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Pendant w/ dark blue glass and Evil Eye (12mm)

Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Pendant w/ dark blue glass and Evil Eye (12mm)
Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Pendant w/ dark blue glass and Evil Eye (10mm)

Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Pendant w/ dark blue glass and Evil Eye (10mm)
Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Heart Shaped Earrings w/ turquoise glass and Evil Eye

 Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Heart Shaped Earrings w/ turquoise glass and Evil Eye
Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Heart Shaped Earrings w/ dark blue glass and Evil Eye

 Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Heart Shaped Earrings w/ dark blue glass and Evil Eye
Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Earrings w/ turquoise glass and Evil Eye (7mm)

Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Earrings w/ turquoise glass and Evil Eye (7mm)
Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Earrings w/ dark blue glass and Evil Eye (7mm)

 Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Earrings w/ dark blue glass and Evil Eye (7mm)
Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection -  Earrings w/ Swarovski crystals  and Evil Eye (7.5mm)

Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Earrings w/ Swarovski crystals and Evil Eye (7.5mm)
Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection -  Earrings w/ Swarovski crystals  and Evil Eye (6.5mm)

Greek Sterling Silver Mati Collection - Earrings w/ Swarovski crystals and Evil Eye (6.5mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Celestial Sun and Opal (12mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Celestial Sun and Opal (12mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Starfish and Opal (12mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Starfish and Opal (12mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Frog and Opal (9mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Frog and Opal (9mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Greek Orthodox Cross and Opal (6mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Greek Orthodox Cross and Opal (6mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Pendant -  Minoan Axe and Opal (10mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Pendant - Minoan Axe and Opal (10mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Pendant - Minoan Dolphin and Opal (10mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Pendant - Minoan Dolphin and Opal (10mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Pendant - Owl and Opal (8mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Pendant - Owl and Opal (8mm)
Sterling Silver Earrings - Greek Key Motif Triangle (31mm)

Sterling Silver Earrings - Greek Key Motif Triangle (31mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Greek Key Motif Triangle (31mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Greek Key Motif Triangle (31mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Greek Key Teardrop (34mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Greek Key Teardrop (34mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Greek Key Motif Oval (30mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Greek Key Motif Oval (30mm)
Sterling Silver Earrings - Teardrop Greek Key Motif Hook Dangle (18mm)

Sterling Silver Earrings - Teardrop Greek Key Motif Hook Dangle (18mm)
Sterling Silver Post Earrings - Double Greek Key Motif Diamond  (50mm)

Sterling Silver Post Earrings - Double Greek Key Motif Diamond (50mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Triple Greek Key Motif Diamond (75mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Triple Greek Key Motif Diamond (75mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Double Greek Key Motif Diamond (46mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Double Greek Key Motif Diamond (46mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings - Greek Key & Opal (17mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings - Greek Key & Opal (17mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Greek Key & Opal (8mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Greek Key & Opal (8mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings - Circle w/ Greek Key & Opal (8mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings - Circle w/ Greek Key & Opal (8mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings - Oval w/ Greek Key & Opal (12mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings - Oval w/ Greek Key & Opal
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Circle Opal Gem Stone (9mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Circle Opal Gem Stone (7mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Circle Opal Gem Stone (13mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Circle Opal Gem Stone (13mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Swirl w/ Oval Opal Gem Stone (4mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Swirl w/ Oval Opal Gem Stone (4mm)
Sterling Silver Bracelet w/ Oval Greek Key Motif Links (23mm)

Sterling Silver Bracelet w/ Oval Greek Key Motif Links (23mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet - Small Opal Gem Stones

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet - Small Opal Gem Stones
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet - Large Opal Gem Stones

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet - Large Opal Gem Stones
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Bracelet - Opal & Greek Key Motif Links (1mm)

 The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Bracelet - Opal & Greek Key Motif Links (1mm)

Sterling Silver Necklace with Greek Key Teardrop (25mm)

Sterling Silver Necklace with Greek Key Teardrop (25mm)
Sterling Silver Necklace with Greek Key Motif Links and Pink Quartz (20mm)

Sterling Silver Necklace with Greek Key Motif Links and Pink Quartz (20mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Bracelet - Greek Key Opal Rectangle (2mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Bracelet - Greek Key Opal Rectangle (2mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Bracelet - Greek Key Opal Rectangle (1mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Bracelet - Greek Key Opal Rectangle (1mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Bracelet - Greek Key Opal Rectangle (4mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Bracelet - Greek Key Opal Rectangle (4mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Bracelet - Greek Key Opal Rectangle (4mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Necklace - Greek Key Opal Rectangle (4mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Necklace - Greek Key Opal Rectangle (3mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Necklace - Greek Key Opal Rectangle (3mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Necklace - Greek Key Opal Rectangle (2mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Necklace - Greek Key Opal Rectangle (2mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Necklace - Opal & Greek Key Motif Links (3mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Necklace - Opal & Greek Key Motif Links (3mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Necklace - Opal & Greek Key Motif Links (2mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Necklace - Opal & Greek Key Motif Links (2mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Necklace - Opal & Greek Key Motif Links (7mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Necklace - Opal & Greek Key Motif Links (19mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Necklace - Opal & Greek Key Motif Links (5mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Necklace - Opal & Greek Key Motif Links (15mm)
The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Necklace - Opal & Greek Key Motif Links (2mm)

The Neptune Collection - Sterling Silver Necklace - Opal & Greek Key Motif Links (16mm)
Sterling Silver Ring - Owl Eyes

Sterling Silver Ring - Owl Eyes
Sterling Silver Double Swirl Motif Adjustable Ring (4mm)

Sterling Silver Double Swirl Motif Adjustable Ring (11mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Large Greek Key Motif Circle (44mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Large Greek Key Motif Circle (44mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Large Greek Key Motif Circle (44mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Greek Key Motif Oval (30mm)
Sterling Silver Religious Large Icon Pendant - Jesus / Christos (11mm)

Sterling Silver Religious Large Icon Pendant - Jesus / Christos (11mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Red Ceramic Alexander the Great Embossed Head (28mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Red Ceramic Alexander the Great Embossed Head (28mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Alexander the Great (28mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Alexander the Great (28mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Triangle Greek Key Small (19mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Triangle Greek Key Small (19mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Decorated Minoan Double Axe (40mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Decorated Minoan Double Axe (40mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Decorated Minoan Double Axe (43mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Decorated Minoan Double Axe (43mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Archaic Textured Serpant (38mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Archaic Textured Serpant (38mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Archaic Serpent (38mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Archaic Serpent (38mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Minoan Bee w/ Black Smalt (41mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Minoan Bee w/ Black Smalt (41mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Greek Island Crete (21mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Greek Island Crete (21mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Turtle (18mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Turtle (18mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant - Turtle (14mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant - Turtle (14mm)
Pandora Compatible Sterling Silver Greek Key Bead (10mm) - Fits all Charm Bracelets

Pandora Compatible Sterling Silver Greek Key Bead (10mm) - Fits all Charm Bracelets
Pandora Compatible Sterling Silver Infinity Spiral Bead (4mm) - Fits all Charm Bracelets

Pandora Compatible Sterling Silver Infinity Spiral Bead (4mm) - Fits all Charm Bracelets
Pandora Compatible Sterling Silver Greek Key Bead (4mm) - Fits all Charm Bracelets

Pandora Compatible Sterling Silver Greek Key Bead (4mm) - Fits all Charm Bracelets
Pandora Compatible Sterling Silver Minoan Phaistos Disk Bead (12mm) - Fits all Charm Bracelets

Pandora Compatible Sterling Silver Minoan Phaistos Disk Bead (12mm) - Fits all Charm Bracelets
Pandora Compatible Sterling Silver Greek Key Bead (6mm) w/ decorative charm

Pandora Compatible Sterling Silver Greek Key Bead (6mm) w/ decorative charm
Mount Athos Gold Plated Necklace w/ Cross Motif

Mount Athos Gold Plated Necklace w/ Cross Motif
Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet -  w/ Hammered Greek Key Motif

Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet - w/ Hammered Greek Key Motif
Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet - Greek Key Motif (8mm)

Sterling Silver Cuff Bracelet - Greek Key Motif (8mm)
Sterling Silver Bracelet w/ Double Greek Key Motif (9mm)

Sterling Silver Bracelet w/ Double Greek Key Motif (9mm)
Greek Sterling Silver Greek Key Link Bracelet ( 12mm )

Greek Sterling Silver Greek Key Link Bracelet ( 12mm )
Sterling Silver Arm Bracelet - Double Greek Key Design ( 90mm )

Sterling Silver Arm Bracelet - Double Greek Key Design ( 90mm )
Sterling Silver Arm Braclet - Small Serpent (90mm)

Sterling Silver Arm Braclet - Small Serpent (90mm)
24K Gold Plated Sterling Silver Pendant w/ Brown Cord Necklace

24K Gold Plated Sterling Silver Pendant w/ Brown Cord Necklace
24K Gold Plated Sterling Silver Owl Pendant (19mm)

24K Gold Plated Sterling Silver Owl Pendant (19mm)
24K Gold Plated Sterling Silver Owl (20mm)

24K Gold Plated Sterling Silver Owl (20mm)
Greek Silver Owl w/ Black Cord Necklace

Greek Silver Owl w/ Black Cord Necklace
Sterling Silver Eye Shaped Pendant w/ Turqoise Stone

Sterling Silver Eye Shaped Pendant w/ Turqoise Stone
Sterling Silver Eye Shaped Spiral Core Pendant

Sterling Silver Eye Shaped Spiral Core Pendant
Sterling Silver Cuff Men's Bracelet - Greek Key Motif w/ Black Enamel (9mm)

Sterling Silver Cuff Men's Bracelet - Greek Key Motif w/ Black Enamel (9mm)
Sterling Silver Circular Pendant w/ Rubber Cord - Minoan Double Axe (31mm)

Sterling Silver Circular Pendant w/ Rubber Cord - Minoan Double Axe (31mm)
Sterling Silver Ancient Greek Warrior Shield and Helmet Pendant w/ Rubber Cord (36mm)

Sterling Silver Ancient Greek Warrior Shield and Helmet Pendant w/ Rubber Cord (36mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant w/ Rubber Cord - Double Minoan Axe (40mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant w/ Rubber Cord - Double Minoan Axe (40mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant w/ Rubber Cord - Trojan Helmet (31mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant w/ Rubber Cord - Trojan Helmet (31mm)
Sterling Silver Poseidon Pendant w/ Rubber Cord (21mm)

Sterling Silver Poseidon Pendant w/ Rubber Cord (21mm)
Sterling Silver Circular Pendant w/ Rubber Cord - Minotaur (32mm)

Sterling Silver Circular Pendant w/ Rubber Cord - Minotaur (32mm)
Sterling Silver Circular Pendant w/ Rubber Cord - Minotaur (32mm)

Sterling Silver Circular Pendant w/ Rubber Cord - Minotaur (32mm)
Sterling Silver Ancient Greek Shield w/ Minoan Double Axe (36mm)

Greek Silver Owl w/ Black Cord Necklace
Sterling Silver Pendant w/ Rubber Cord - Phaistos Disk (22mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant w/ Rubber Cord - Phaistos Disk (22mm)
Sterling Silver Pendant w/ Rubber Cord - Ancient Greek Warrior Helmet (14mm)

Sterling Silver Pendant w/ Rubber Cord - Ancient Greek Warrior Helmet (14mm)
Sterling Silver Greek Key Square Medallion w/ Stone & Black Cord Necklace

Sterling Silver Greek Key Square Medallion w/ Stone & Black Cord Necklace
Sterling Silver Greek Key Square Medallion w/ Stone & Black Cord Necklace

Sterling Silver Greek Key Square Medallion w/ Stone & Black Cord Necklace
Sterling Silver Greek Key Circular Medallion w/ Stone & Black Cord Necklace

Sterling Silver Greek Key Circular Medallion w/ Stone & Black Cord Necklace
Sterling Silver Circular Pendant w/ Rubber Cord - Minotaur (23mm)

Sterling Silver Circular Pendant w/ Rubber Cord - Minotaur (23mm)
Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Ancient Greek Warrior Helmet (31mm)

Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Ancient Greek Warrior Helmet (31mm)
Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Corinthian Helmet (18mm)

Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Corinthian Helmet (18mm)
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Poseidon (21mm)

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Poseidon (21mm)
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Ancient Greek Warrior Helmet (14mm)

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Ancient Greek Warrior Helmet (14mm)
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Trojan Helmet (31mm)

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Trojan Helmet (31mm)
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Phaistos Disk (32mm)

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Phaistos Disk (32mm)
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Minotaur (32mm)

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Minotaur (32mm)
24k Gold Plated Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Ancient Greek Warrior Helmet (31mm)

24k Gold Plated Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Ancient Greek Warrior Helmet (31mm)
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Minotaur (23mm)

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Minotaur (23mm)
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Corinthian Helmet (18mm)

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Rubber Cord - Corinthian Helmet (18mm)
The Ariadne Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Cluster of Cascading Spirals (54mm)

The Ariadne Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Cluster of Cascading Spirals (54mm)
The Ariadne Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Cluster of Cascading Spirals (52mm)

The Ariadne Collection - Sterling Silver Earrings - Cluster of Cascading Spirals (52mm)
The Ariadne Collection - Sterling Silver Post Earrings - Cluster of Cascading Diamonds (36mm)

The Ariadne Collection - Sterling Silver Post Earrings - Cluster of Cascading Diamonds (36mm)
Sterling Silver Archaic Bee Adjustable Ring

Sterling Silver Archaic Bee Adjustable Ring
Sterling Silver Owl Adjustable Ring

Sterling Silver Owl Adjustable Ring
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Triangular Shaped Pendant w/ Greek Key & Opal (36mm)

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Triangular Shaped Pendant w/ Greek Key & Opal (36mm)
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Pendant - Two Sided Circular (15mm) - Vergina-Alexander

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Pendant - Two Sided Circular (15mm) - Vergina-Alexander
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Pendant - Owl (19mm)

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Pendant - Owl (19mm)
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Phaistos Disc Earrings w/ Turquoise Stone (17mm)

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Phaistos Disc Earrings w/ Turquoise Stone (17mm)
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Triangular Shaped Pendant w/ Greek Key Motif (25mm)

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Triangular Shaped Pendant w/ Greek Key Motif (25mm)
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Double Dolphin Earrings w/ Lapis Stone (35mm)

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Double Dolphin Earrings w/ Lapis Stone (35mm)
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Diamond Shaped Pendant w/ Greek Key & Opal (27mm)

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Diamond Shaped Pendant w/ Greek Key & Opal (27mm)
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Pendant - Horseshoe w/ Greek Key & Opal (28mm)

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Pendant - Horseshoe w/ Greek Key & Opal (28mm)
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Wave Shaped Pendant w/ Greek Key & Opal (31mm)

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Wave Shaped Pendant w/ Greek Key & Opal (31mm)
24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Greek Key Motif Links & Opal (16mm)

24k Gold Plated Sterling Silver Necklace w/ Greek Key Motif Links & Opal (16mm)
18K Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1mm Popcorn Chain Necklace 14" 16" 18"

18K Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1mm Popcorn Chain Necklace 14" 16" 18"
18K Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1mm Popcorn Chain Necklace 20" 24" 30"

18K Gold Plated Sterling Silver 1mm Popcorn Chain Necklace 20" 24" 30"
 Costume Jewelry
Stainless Steel Greek Cross (19 mm x 31.7 mm)

Stainless Steel Greek Cross (19 mm x 31.7 mm)
Stainless Steel Greek Cross Large (31.7 mm x 44.4 mm)

Stainless Steel Greek Cross Large (31.7 mm x 44.4 mm)
Small Gold Plated Greek Cross

Small Gold Plated Greek Cross
Large Gold Plated Greek Cross

Large Gold Plated Greek Cross
Thin Komboskini (4mm)
Thin Komboskini (4mm)
Enamel Swirl Motif Pendant w/matching cord and matching earrings - Turquoise  KEN125

Enamel Swirl Motif Pendant w/matching cord and matching earrings
Enamel Minoan Dophin Pendant w/catching cord and matching earrings  - Turquoise KEN150

Enamel Minoan Dolphin Pendant w/catching cord and matching earrings
Enamel Swirl Motif Pendant w/matching cord and matching earrings - Purple KEN160

Enamel Swirl Motif Pendant w/matching cord and matching earrings
Aegean Wave Enamel Pendant w/matching cord and matching earrings  - Green KEN145

Aegean Wave Enamel Pendant w/matching cord and matching earrings
Stainless Steel Bracelet
Stainless Steel Bracelet
Stainless Steel Cuff Bracelet - Greek Key Motif with Colored Enamel detail Detail (24mm)

Stainless Steel Cuff Bracelet - Greek Key Motif with Colored Enamel detail Detail (24mm)
The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Necklace w/ Swirl Motif

The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Necklace w/ Swirl Motif
The Byzantium Collection - Triangular Shaped Necklace w/ Greek Key Motif

The Byzantium Collection - Triangular Shaped Necklace w/ Greek Key Motif
The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Necklace w/ Greek Key Motif

The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Necklace w/ Greek Key Motif
The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Necklace w/ Phaistos Disk

The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Necklace w/ Phaistos Disk
The Byzantium Collection - Square Shaped Necklace w/ Greek Key Motif

The Byzantium Collection - Square Shaped Necklace w/ Greek Key Motif
The Byzantium Collection - Diamond Shaped Necklace w/ Mosaic and Swirl Motif

The Byzantium Collection - Diamond Shaped Necklace w/ Mosaic and Swirl Motif
The Byzantium Collection - Triangular Shaped Bracelet w/ Greek Key Motif

The Byzantium Collection - Triangular Shaped Bracelet w/ Greek Key Motif
The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Bracelet w/ Greek Key Motif

The Byzantium Collection - Circular Shaped Bracelet w/ Greek Key Motif
The Byzantium Collection - Square Shaped Bracelet w/ Greek Key Motif

The Byzantium Collection - Square Shaped Bracelet w/ Greek Key Motif
The Byzantium Collection - Diamond Shaped Bracelet w/ Mosaic and Swirl Motif

The Byzantium Collection - Diamond Shaped Bracelet w/ Mosaic and Swirl Motif
The Siren Collection - Earrings w/ Lapis Beads and Swirl Motif

The Siren Collection - Earrings w/ Lapis Beads and Swirl Motif
The Siren Collection - Earrings w/ Turquoise Gems and Stones

The Siren Collection - Earrings w/ Turquoise Gems and Stones
The Siren Collection - Necklace w/ Swirl Motif Pendant

The Siren Collection - Necklace w/ Swirl Motif Pendant
The Siren Collection - Necklace w/ Diamond Shaped Pendant & Greek Key Motif

The Siren Collection - Necklace w/ Diamond Shaped Pendant & Greek Key Motif
The Siren Collection - Necklace w/ Square Shaped Pendant & Greek Key Motif (406mm)

The Siren Collection - Necklace w/ Square Shaped Pendant & Greek Key Motif (406mm)
The Siren Collection - Bracelet w/ Turquoise Stones, Gems, and Lapis Beads

The Siren Collection - Bracelet w/ Turquoise Stones, Gems, and Lapis Beads
Black Leather Owl Necklace w/ Ceramic Beads ST1645 (3 Color Options)

Black Leather Owl Necklace w/ Ceramic Beads ST1645 (3 Color Options)
Mother of Pearl Cross Necklace Style 100408

Mother of Pearl Cross Necklace Style 100408
Sterling Silver Greek Cross Necklace w/ Rubber Cord Style 100429

Sterling Silver Greek Cross Necklace w/ Rubber Cord Style 100429
Sterling Silver Greek Cross Necklace Style 103434

Sterling Silver Greek Cross Necklace Style 103434
Wooven Sisal Fiber Bracelet w/ Evil Eye Beads Style BM170

Wooven Sisal Fiber Bracelet w/ Evil Eye Beads Style BM170
Wooven Sisal Fiber Bracelet w/ Swirl Motif Style BM190

Wooven Sisal Fiber Bracelet w/ Swirl Motif Style BM190
Wooven Sisal Fiber Greek Key Bracelet Style BM190

Wooven Sisal Fiber Greek Key Bracelet Style BM190
Rhinestone Evil Eye Necklace w/ Leather Cord KI1060 (4 Color Options)

Rhinestone Evil Eye Necklace w/ Leather Cord KI1060 (4 Color Options)
Rhinestone Heart Shaped Evil Eye Necklace w/ Leather Cord KI1065 (4 Color Options)

Rhinestone Heart Shaped Evil Eye Necklace w/ Leather Cord KI1065 (4 Color Options)
Rhinestone Cross w/ Evil Eye Necklace w/ Leather Cord KI1070 (4 Color Options)

Rhinestone Cross w/ Evil Eye Necklace w/ Leather Cord KI1070 (4 Color Options)
Rhinestone Fish Shaped Evil Eye Necklace w/ Leather Cord KI1075 (4 Color Options)

Rhinestone Fish Shaped Evil Eye Necklace w/ Leather Cord KI1075 (4 Color Options)
Evil Eye Adjustable Necklace 28mm

Evil Eye Adjustable Necklace 28mm
Adjustable Necklace w/ Virgin Mary and the Island of Tinos (24mm)

Adjustable Necklace w/ Virgin Mary and the Island of Tinos (24mm)
Reversable Religious Necklace w/ Rubber Cord (15mm)

Reversable Religious Necklace w/ Rubber Cord (15mm)
Cuff Bracelet w/ Swirl 8cm

Cuff Bracelet w/ Swirl 8cm
Necklace w/ Evil Eye Beads and Swirl Motif 41cm

Necklace w/ Evil Eye Beads and Swirl Motif 41cm
Mati Evil Eye Earrings with Rhinestones 1mm

Mati Evil Eye Earrings with Rhinestones 1mm
Earrings w/ Mati Evil Eye 56mm

Earrings w/ Mati Evil Eye 56mm
 Greek Glass Art & Apparel
Good Luck Charm Keychain with teardrop blue glass evil eye, horse shoe and anchor charms
Good Luck Charm Keychain with teardrop blue glass evil eye, horse shoe and anchor charms
Glass Evil Eye Decorative or Rear-view mirror ornament

Glass Evil Eye Decorative or Rear-view mirror ornament
Pomegranate and Evil Eye Good Luck Wall Ornament

Pomegranate and Evil Eye Good Luck Wall Ornament
Evil Eye Medallion and beaded blue glass eyes Good Luck Wall Ornament

Evil Eye Medallion and beaded blue glass eyes Good Luck Wall Ornament
Deka Lepta and Evil Eye Good Luck Wall Ornament

Deka Lepta and Evil Eye Good Luck Wall Ornament
Blue Glass Evil Eye Star Magnet (27mm)

Blue Glass Evil Eye Star Magnet (27mm)
Blue Glass Evil Eye Heart Magnet (36mm)

Blue Glass Evil Eye Heart Magnet (36mm)
Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Peace Dove Decoration (12cm)

Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Peace Dove Decoration (12cm)
Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Olive Leaf Wreath Decoration (12cm)

Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Olive Leaf Wreath Decoration (12cm)
Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Horseshoe Decoration (12cm)

Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Horseshoe Decoration (12cm)
Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Pomegranate Decoration (12cm)

Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Pomegranate Decoration (12cm)
Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Village House Decoration (12cm)

Blue Glass Good Luck Charm Round Ornament w/ Village House Decoration (12cm)
Evil Eye Minoan Dolphin Magnet (4in)

Evil Eye Minoan Dolphin Magnet (4in)
Reversable Religious Keychain w/ Christon (Jesus) and Virgin Mary (30mm)

Reversable Religious Keychain w/ Christon (Jesus) and Virgin Mary (30mm)
Sparta Shield Keychain w/ Greek Key Motif 37mm

Sparta Shield Keychain w/ Greek Key Motif 37mm
Gook Luck Charm Decorative Ornament - Large Mati Evil Eye 121658

Gook Luck Charm Decorative Ornament - Large Mati Evil Eye 121658
Greek Custom Name Gook Luck Keychain - Large Mati Evil Eye MP040

Greek Custom Name Gook Luck Keychain - Large Mati Evil Eye MP040
Gook Luck Charm Keychain w/ Blue Glass Evil Eye GO84

Gook Luck Charm Keychain w/ Blue Glass Evil Eye GO84
Greek Key Beaded Belt (3 Color Options)

Greek Key Beaded Belt (3 Color Options)
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 Featured Destination
 Euboia (part 1)


 

GEOGRAPHY
. Euboia is the second largest island in Greece and the seventh largest in the Mediterranean. Lying opposite the northeast coast of Attica and the east coast of Boiotia, it extends along their entire length. Its terrain is virtually identical with that of the mainland, being mountainous, intersected by fertile plains and valleys along the coast. There is dense afforestation and an abundance of timber and other tree products, as well as rich arable farming, stock raising and poultry-rearing. The climate is mild and the sea sparkling clean in both the north and south Euboian gulf, due to the currents in the Euripos straits. Close to Athens, with a lovely verdant environment, sandy beaches, many places of interest and developed tourist facilities, Euboia is ideal for all manner of vacations. Throughout the island there are extant reminders of its turbulent past, particularly towers, Byzantine churches and medieval fortresses. The road network on Euboia is extensive and one can nowadays visit many parts previously difficult of access. The island's capital is Chalkida, 88 km. from Athens. Euboia is 3,654 sq. km. in area, has 678 km. of coast and 185,626 inhabitants. The centre of the island is occupied by the mountainous massif of Dirfys (1745 m. a.s.l.) and there are other, lower peaks. One can reach Euboia by road, railway (as far as Chalkida) and car or passenger ferry from Oropos to Eretria, from Rafina to Nea Styra, Marmari, Karystos, from Arkitsa to Ai-dipsos, from Volos to Orei and from Glyfa to Aghiokampos. There are also car ferries between Kymi and Skyros (Daily), Skopelos and Halonnisos (more frequent in the summer), Skiathos, Aghios Efstratios, Lemnos and Kavala(once a week) and even with Volos (twice weekly during the summer and once in the winter) and Trikeri. Apart from the numerous hotels and rooms to let there are many restaurants, tavernas, and grill houses. One can also engage in such sports as swimming, tennis, water skiing, fishing, hunting and mountaineering.

HISTORY  In ancient times the island was called Makrys, Makre or Doliche and it has been inhabited since late Neolithic times. In its central and western part there was a high incidence of settlements, particularly in the Early Bronze Age (2600-2000 BC) when trade links were developed with the Cyclades. In  Mycenaean times (1600 - 1200 BC) the island was densely populated and participated in the Trojan War, sending 40 ships. In the course of displacements and migrations of populations within the helladic area (1200 - 1000 BC), Thessalians, Dryopes and Dorians came to Euboia. The island attained its zenith during the 8th century BC. when its two major cities, Chalkida and  Eretria,  founded  colonies  in both western Greece, southern Italy and Sicily. These two cities were not long in coming into conflict over rights to the "Plain of Lilan-tion", which extends between them, traversed by the river Lilas and even today the most fertile part of Euboia. After a dispute with Athens, Euboia was forced to submit to Athenian lot-holders between 506 and 411 BC. The large city of Eretria was pillaged and destroyed during the Persian wars, at the end of which the island came under Athenian domination. It was a member of the Athenian League (378 BC), belonged to the Macedonians for a brief interval and was taken by the Romans in 194 BC. In 1204, as a Byzantine province, it fell to the Franks who divided it into three ridings. The many towers and fortresses scattered throughout the island date from those days. From 1366 onwards it was in Venetian hands and known as Negreponte, a name originally applied only to the Euripos strait but quickly assumed by the whole island. It was taken by the Turks in 1470, under whose domination it remained until 1829, the year of its liberation. The island is divided into three large geographical units, Central, Northern and Southern Euboia.

Central Euboia

SIGHTS-MONUMENTS. The island's capital, Chalkida (pop. 44,867) is located on the west side of Central Euboia. A modern town with high rise buildings, plenty of hotels, restaurants, tavernas and patisseries, it is built beside the Euripos strait, well-known for its marked tides. Nowadays a movable bridge connects Chalkida with the opposite shore. Even in antiquity there was a movable wooden bridge (441 BC on this spot, facilitating the passage of ships sailing north-south, and vice versa, through the gulf of Euboia to avoid the open sea. The site of the ancient city is to the east of the present town. Almost nothing has survived of the agora, houses and other buildings mentioned by ancient authors. The city was first inhabited in Neolithic times and achieved its acme in the 8th century BC, when it founded colonies in the Chalkidiki peninsula, South Italy and Sicily. In the protracted dispute with Eretria for control of the fertile Lilantion plain it became subject to Athens in 506 BC, entailing compulsory acceptance of 4000 Athenian lot-holders as landlords. In the battle of Salamis (480 BC), Euboia fought alongside the Athenians and joined the Second Athenian League (378 - 377 BC), it belonged to the Macedonians for a short time and in 196 BC was taken by the Romans. During the Prankish occupation it constituted one of the three Baronies of Euboia. It fell to the Turks in 1470, from whom it was liberated in the 1821 Revolution. Hardly anything has survived of the medieval and Turkish buildings which once stood in Chalkida. Remnants of the Turkish garrison are preserved on top of the hill, which had even been fortified in the 4th century BC. In the quarter of the Kastro (castle) an early Christian church of St. Parask-evi has survived, originally the nave of the church of the Perivleptos, altered by the Venetians and converted into a mosque by the Turks, it was dedicated to St. Paraskevi in 1833. The town has a Folk Museum, Art Gallery and Archaeological Museum, housing important finds from excavations on the island, including the outstanding sculptures from the pediment of the temple of Apollo Daphniphoros at Eretria.

Chalkida is a convenient starting place for trips to other scenically beautiful parts of mountainous Central Euboia. Kathenoi  (23 km.) with its Byzantine chapel (12th century) of the Presentation of the Saviour. Steni Dirfys (33 km.), set in the midst of woodland on the slopes of mount Dirfys, a summer and winter resort with picturesque springs, is a conglomerate three settlements; Ano Steni, Kato Stem and Pyrgo Skouteri. Stropones (10 km. northeast of Steni and 48 km. from Chalkida) is a mountain village with a Byzantine church of the Dormition of the Virgin. Southeast of Chalkida (8 km.) is another lovely village, Vasi-liko, with ruins of a Prankish tower, along with two hamlets, Lefkandi, where excavations have brought to light settlements from prehistoric till Geometric.times, and Kampos

Even further south of Chalkida (22 km.) is Eretria, a focus of routes to many parts of Eu-boia and the Sporades. The city was built in the 8th century BC, the time of its economic and artistic floruit, and was one of the most important on the island. Between the 8th and 6th century BC Eretrian vases were famous throughout Greece. In 490 BC it was destroyed by the Persians. However, it was not slow in recovering its strength and took part in the naval battle of Salamis, sending 7 triremes. A member of the Athenian League, in 446 BC it was forced to sanction the allocation of its land to Athenian citizens. In 411 BC it fought against Athens as an ally of Sparta, but in 377 BC it joined the Second Athenian League. Throughout the 4th, 3rd and 2nd century BC a large part of central and southern Euboia was under its control. In 198 BC it was sacked by the Romans and in 87 BC was destroyed yet again and remained desolate until 1824 when refugees from the decimation of Psara were resettled here and it was appropriately named Nea Psara. The ruins of the ancient city are very close to the present town: sections of the fortification wall of the Classical period, remnants of the 4th century BC theatre, as well as of the sanctuary of Dionysos, the palaistra and the gymnasium are preserved. On the top of the acropolis are the remains of the large sanctuary of Apollo Daphnephoros (6th century BC). In the local museum one can see finds from Eretria and Lefkandi.

The sandy beaches on the coast of Eretria and the modern hotel complexes make it an attractive holiday resort.

East of Eretria (9 km.) is Amarynthos, an attractive country town which has developed into a tourist centre in recent years. There was a sanctuary here in antiquity where Artemis Amarysia was worshipped and in whose honour the Amarysian games were held. From Amarynthos one can easily visit the mountain villages of Kallithea and Gymno (6 km.) or take a trip to Aliveri (25 km.), a seaside town known as Tamynai in ancient times when a

sanctuary of Apollo existed there, in whose honour games were held. Other interesting features in the town include some old houses, a Venetian tower and Byzantine church of the Dormition of the Virgin, a four-columned nave dated to 1310/1311 with relief decorations from an Early Christian basilica on its exterior (5th century).

Just beyond Aliveri the road forks - the left branch leads to Avlonari and the right to Kymi. Avlonari is a quaint, traditional mountain village (44 km. from Eretria) with stone-built houses with tiled roofs and wrought-iron balustrades. There is a Byzantine church of St. Demetrius (11th century) and a medieval tower. In the direction of Kymi there are another two villages, typical of the region, Ochthonia (9km. from Avlonari), with traces of the medieval garrison, and Oxylithos, with Byzantine churches dedicated to the Dormition of the Virgin, St. Nicholas and St. Anne, as well as the Mantzaris monastery, the katholikon of which dates to the 11th century. It is possible to travel along the coast from Oxyithos to Kymi (one can also follow another route from Avlonari, which leads directly to Kymi).

Kymi is set in a green, wooded area (44 km. from Eretria) overlooking the sea. It is a town with a rich history, being one of the most important Euboian cities in antiquity (in the 8th century BC it participated in the founding of colonies in southern Italy), as well as in recent times (its fleet played an active role in the 1821 Revolution). Nowadays it is famed for its therapeutic spring of Choneftikon. The church of the Virgin Liaoutsanissa and the monastery of the Transfiguration of the Saviour, above which stands a preserved medieval fortress, are worth visiting. Swimming and fishing along the coast between Ochthonia and Kymi is excellent.




Next month: The Island of Euboia, Part 21 of 22


 
 
 October 2012 Greek Orthodox Calendar
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
  1
Monday of the 3rd Week

The Holy Protection of the Theotokos

Ananias, Apostle of the 70
2
Tuesday of the 3rd Week

The Holy Hieromartyr Cyprian and the Virgin Martyr Justina

Eleutherios and Roustikos, the Athenian Martyrs
 
3
Wednesday of the 3rd Week

Dionysios the Areopagite

John the Chozebite, Bishop of Caesaria

4
Thursday of the 3rd Week

Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens

Domnina the Martyr and her daughters
5
Friday of the 3rd Week

Charitina the Martyr

Methodia the Righteous of Kimolos
6
The Holy and Glorious Apostle Thomas

Eroteis the Martyr of Cappadocia

Makarios the Righteous of Chios
7
3rd Sunday of Luke

Sergius & Bacchus the Great Martyrs of Syria

Polychronios the Martyr
 
8
Monday of the 4th Week

Pelagia the Righteous

Pelagia the Virgin-martyr of Antioch
 
9
James the Apostle, son of Alphaeus

Andronicus & his wife Athanasia of Egypt

Poplia the Confessor of Antioch
 
10
Wednesday of the 4th Week

Eulampius & Eulampia the Martyrs

Our Righteous Father Theophilus the Confessor
11
Thursday of the 4th Week

Philip the Apostle of the 70, one of the 7 Deacons

Theophanes the Confessor, Bishop of Nicaea
12
Friday of the 4th Week

Symeon the New Theologian

Probus, Andronicus, & Tarachus, Martyrs of Tarsus
13
Saturday of the 4th Week

Carpus, Papylus, Agathodorus, & Agathonica, the Martyrs of Pergamus

Benjamin the Deacon
14
Sunday of the 7th Ecumenical Council

Nazarius, Gervasius, Protasius, & Celsus of Milan

Cosmas the Hagiopolite
15
Monday of the 5th Week

Lucian the Martyr of Antioch

Savinos the Bishop of Catania
16
Longinus the Centurion
17
Wednesday of the 5th Week

Hosea the Prophet

Holy Martyrs Cosmas and Damian of Arabia
18
Luke the Evangelist

Marinos the Martyr
19
Friday of the 5th Week

Joel the Prophet

St. Varys the Martyr
 
20
Saturday of the 5th Week

Artemius the Great Martyr of Antioch

Gerasimus of Cephalonia
21
6th Sunday of Luke

Hilarion the Great

Our Righteous Father Christodoulus, the Wonderworker of Patmos
22
Monday of the 6th Week

Abercius, Equal-to-the-Apostles and Wonderworker of Hierapolis

Seven Holy Martyred Youths of Ephesus
23
James (Iakovos) the Apostle, brother of Our Lord

Our Righteous Father Ignatius, Patriarch of Constantinople
 
24
Wednesday of the 6th Week

Arethas the Great Martyr & Syncletiki and her two daughters

Sebastiane the Martyr
25
Thursday of the 6th Week

The Holy Martyrs Marcian and Martyrius the Notaries

Tabitha, who was raised from the dead by Peter the Apostle
26
The Holy Great Martyr Demetrius the Myrrh-streamer

Commemoration of the Great Earthquake in Constantinople
27
Saturday of the 6th Week

Nestor the Martyr of Thessaloniki

Kyriakos, Patriarch of Constantinople

 
28
7th Sunday of Luke

The Holy Protection of the Theotokos

Holy Martyrs Terrence and Eunice
29
Monday of the 7th Week

Anastasia the Martyr of Rome

Our Righteous Father Abramius

 
30
Tuesday of the 7th Week

Cleopas, Apostle of the 70

The Holy Martyrs Zenobius and His Sister Zenobia
 
31
Wednesday of the 7th Week

Amplias, Apelles, Stachys, Urban, Aristobulus & Narcissus of the 70

The Holy Martyr Epimachus of Egypt
 

 
   

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