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Hellas (Greece)
Hellas or Greece, Hellenistic period - after Alexander and before Rome; 7 Holy Maccabee Martyrs, Commemorated on August 1; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated February 7;

Greece History Folder

Greece, 510 BC - 323 BC, History Folder, Greek Classical Period

Macedonia, Greek Classical period, 510BC-323BC
Macedonia, Greek Classical period, 510BC-323BC;

Greece, 364 BC - 322 BC, Greek Philosopher and Scientist Aristotle
Greece, 364 BC - 322 BC, Greek Philosopher and Scientist Aristotle; THOMAS AQUINAS, PRIEST, FRIAR, AND THEOLOGIAN (28 JAN 1274);

Macedonian King, 359BC-336BC, Philip II of Macedon
Macedonian King, 359BC-336BC, Philip II of Macedon; 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Macedonian Commander, 359BC-336BC, Antiochus (father of Seleucus I Nicator)
Macedonian Commander, 359BC-336BC, Antiochus (father of Seleucus I Nicator, cities named after him); 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Macedonian King, 336BC-323BC, Alexander III of Macedonia, Alexander the Great
Macedonian King, 336BC-323BC, Alexander III of Macedonia, Alexander the Great; 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Greece, 323 BC - 313 BC, History Folder, Helenistic Period

Macedonian Hellenistic period, 323BC-313BC
Macedonian Hellenistic period, 323BC-313BC; 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Greece, 312 BC- 63 BC, History Folder, Seleucid Empire in Messopotamia

Macedonian Seleucid Empire in Messopotamia, 312BC-63BC
Macedonian Seleucid Empire in Messopotamia, 312BC-63BC ; 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Macedonian Seleucid King, 306BC-281BC, Seleucus I Nicator
Macedonian Seleucid King, 306BC-281BC, Seleucus I Nicator; 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Macedonian Seleucid King, 281BC-261BC, Antiochus I Soter
Macedonian Seleucid King, 281BC-261BC, Antiochus I Soter; 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Macedonian Seleucid King, 261BC-246BC, Antiochus II Theos
Macedonian Seleucid King, 261BC-246BC, Antiochus II Theos; 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Macedonian Seleucid King, 246BC-225BC, Seleucus II Callinicus
Macedonian Seleucid King, 246BC-225BC, Seleucus II Callinicus; 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Macedonian Seleucid King, 225BC-223BC, Seleucus III Ceraunus
Macedonian Seleucid King, 225BC-223BC, Seleucus III Ceraunus; 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Macedonian Seleucid King, 223BC-187BC, Antiochus III the Great
Macedonian Seleucid King, 223BC-187BC, Antiochus III the Great; 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Macedonia, 197 BC, Battle of Cynoscephalae, Rome vs Macedonia
Battle of Cynoscephalae;

Macedonian Seleucid King, 187BC-175BC, Seleucus IV Philopator
Macedonian Seleucid King, 187BC-175BC, Seleucus IV Philopator; 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Macedonian Seleucid King, 175BC-164BC, Antiochus IV Epiphanes
Macedonian Seleucid King, 175BC-164BC, Antiochus IV Epiphanes; 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Greece, 305 BC - 133 BC, History Folder, Lysimachian Empire

Macedonian Lysimachian Empire,305BC-133BC, in Thrace, and Pergamom, Attalid dynasty
Macedonian Lysimachian Empire, 305BC-133BC, in Thrace, and Pergamom, Attalid dynasty 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Macedonian Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek Kingdoms,256BC-10AD, in Afghanistan and N India
Macedonian Greco-Bactrian and Indo-Greek Kingdoms,256BC-10AD, in Afghanistan and N India; Indo-Greek Kingdom, 180BC-10AD; 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Macedonian Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt, 305BC-303BC
Macedonian Ptolemaic Kingdom in Egypt, 305BC-303BC 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Greece, 181 BC - 30 BC, History Folder, Ptolemaic Empire in Egypt

Macedonian Ptolemaic Egyptian Pharaoh, 181BC-145BC, Ptolemy VI Philometor
Macedonian Ptolemaic Egyptian Pharaoh, 181BC-145BC, Ptolemy VI Philometor 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Macedonia, 181 BC-30 BC, Ptolemaic Egyptian Empire
Macedonia, 181 BC-30 BC, Ptolemaic Egyptian Empire; 1 Maccabees 1:1-28, 1 MACCABEES, Alexander the Great, Antiochus Epiphanes and Renegade Jews, Antiochus in Egypt, Persecution of the Jews;

Greece, 30 BC - 1450, History Folder, Roman and Byzantine Period

Greece, 000, 1st Century History Folder, Peter, Philip, Andrew, Dionisius, and Quadratus

Greece, 30-96, Athens, Saint, Dionysius the Areopagite
Greece, 30-96, Saint, Dionysius the Areopagite ; Hill of Ares (The Aeropagus): Areopagus (both a place and a judicial body); Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite the Bishop of Athens, Commemorated on October 3;

Greece, 30-70, Corinth, Apostle Onesiphorus of the Seventy
Apostle Onesiphorus of the Seventy, Commemorated September 7 ; Holy Apostle Onesiphorus of the Seventy Saint Paul writes of him: “God grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my bonds. When he was at Rome, he searched for me with great diligence, and found me. May the Lord grant him to find the mercy of the Lord on that day; and you know how much he served me at Ephesus.” (2 Tim 1:16-18). Onesiphorus was bishop at Colophon (Asia Minor), and later at Corinth. He died a martyr in the city of Parium (not far from Ephesus) on the shores of the Hellespont, where he had gone to proclaim Christ among the local pagans. Corinth; Greatmartyr Marina (Margaret) of Antioch in Pisidia, Commemorated July 17 ; Hieromartyr Apollinaris the Bishop of Ravenna, Commemorated on July 23; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated July 30 ; Venerable Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated on August 18 ; St Fantinus of Calabria, Commemorated on August 30; Apostle Onesiphorus of the Seventy, Commemorated September 7 ; Holy Apostle Onesiphorus of the Seventy Saint Paul writes of him: “God grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my bonds. When he was at Rome, he searched for me with great diligence, and found me. May the Lord grant him to find the mercy of the Lord on that day; and you know how much he served me at Ephesus.” (2 Tim 1:16-18). Onesiphorus was bishop at Colophon (Asia Minor), and later at Corinth. He died a martyr in the city of Parium (not far from Ephesus) on the shores of the Hellespont, where he had gone to proclaim Christ among the local pagans. Apostle Aquila of the Seventy; SILAS, MISSIONARY COMPANION OF PAUL, Commemorated January 26 ; StMeletius the New, Commemorated September 1 ; St Phoebe the Deaconess at Cenchreae near Corinth, Commemorated on September 3 ; Apostle Onesiphorus of the Seventy, Commemorated September 7 ; Venerable Luke of Sicily, Commemorated on November 6 ; St Theodotus of Ancyra, Commemorated on November 7 ; Venerable Gregory Decapolite, Commemorated November 20 ; CLEMENT OF ROME, BISHOP (23 NOV 100) ; St Clement the Bishop of Ochrid and Enlightener of the Bulgarians, Commemorated November 25 ; LYDIA, DORCAS AND PHOEBE, CO-WORKERS WITH THE APOSTLES, 27 JAN NT ; Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy, Commemorated on December 8 ; Apostle Apollos of the Seventy, Commemorated on December 8 ; Venerable Dionysius of Aegina, Commemorated December 17 ; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Crispus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Rufus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Apollos of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Aquila of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4 ; THE CONVERSION OF THE APOSTLE PAUL, (JANUARY 25) ; LYDIA, DORCAS AND PHOEBE, CO-WORKERS WITH THE APOSTLES, 27 JAN. NT; TIMOTHY AND TITUS; Martyr Victorinus of Egypt, Commemorated January 30 ; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated February 7; Martyr Quadratus and those with him at Corinth, Commemorated on March 10; Hieromartyr Pionius of Smyrna and those with him, Commemorated on March 11 ; Apostle Apollos of the Seventy, Commemorated on March 30; Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy, Commemorated on March 30; Apostle Herodion of the Seventy, and those with Him, Commemorated on April 8; Venerable Athanasia the Abbess of Aegina, Commemorated on April 12; Martyr Leonidas of Corinth, Commemorated on April 16; Martyr Adrian of Corinth, Commemorated on April 17; Apostle Jason, of the Seventy and those with him, Commemorated on April 28 ; Venerable Nicephorus of Chios, Commemorated on May 1; St Peter the Wonderworker and Bishop of Argos, Commemorated on May 3; Commemoration of the Founding of Constantinople, Commemorated on May 11 ; Martyr Heraclius, Commemorated on May 18; Martyr Heliconis of Thessalonica, Commemorated on May 28; BASIL THE GREAT, BISHOP, THEOLOGIAN (14 JUNE 379); Martyr Julian of Tarsus, in Cilicia, Commemorated on June 21 ; St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24; St Paul the Physician of Corinth, Commemorated on June 28; IRENAEUS, BISHOP OF LYONS, THEOLOGIAN (28 JUN 202) ; St Paul the Physician of Corinth, Commemorated on June 28 ;

Greece, 30-129, Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy
Greece, 30-129, Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy; Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy, Commemorated on September 21;

Greece, 35-61, Apostle Apollos of the 70, erudite, Alexandria, Corinth, Crete, Caesurea
Egypt, 35-61, Apostle Apollos of the 70, erudite, Alexandria, Corinth, Crete, Caesurea ; Holy Apostles of the Seventy: Sosthenes, Apollos, Cephas, Tychicus, Epaphroditus, Caesar, and Onesiphorus, Commemorated on December 8;

Greece, 35-61, Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy, Corinth, Colophon and Caeserea
Greece, 35, Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy, Corinth and Caeserea ; was the chief ruler of the synagogue at Corinth, who, according to the Acts of the Apostles, was seized and beaten by the mob in the presence of Gallio, the Roman governor, when he refused to proceed against Paul at the instigation of the Jews. The motives of this assault against Sosthenes are not recorded. Some manuscripts insert the mob was composed of "Greeks"; others read "Jews".[1] historians identify this Sosthenes with a companion of Paul the Apostle referred to as "Sosthenes our brother", a convert to the Christian faith and co-author of the First Epistle to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 1:1-“2). It is not clear whether this identification is tenable.[1] According to Protestant theologian Heinrich Meyer, "Theodoret and most commentators, including Flatt, Billroth, Ewald, Maier [and] Hofmann, identify Sosthenes with the person so named in Acts 18:17, but this is rightly denied by Michaelis, Pott, Rackert, and de Wette".[2] has also been suggested that Sosthenes is a later name of Crispus, who is mentioned in Acts 18:8 and 1 Corinthians 1:14.[3] is traditionally listed among the Seventy Disciples of Luke 10:1.[4] Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy, Commemorated on March 30; Holy Apostles Sosthenes was head of the Corinthian synagogue before his conversion. The Apostle Paul converted him to Christianity and made him his helper in his work. In addressing the Corinthian church, Saint Paul sent greetings from both of them: “Paul, by the will of God called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ, and brother Sosthenes...” (1 Cor.1:1). Afterwards, Saint Sosthenes was made bishop at Colophon (Asia Minor). Sosthenes is also commemorated on December 8 and the Synaxis of the Seventy Apostles on January 4. Corinth;

Greece, 30-100, Corinth, Apostle Silas, Bishop fo Corinth, speaker, with Paul in Antioch, Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea
Greece, Corinth, 30-100, Apostle Silas, Bishop fo Corinth; or Silvanus (1st century AD) was a leading member of the Early Christian community, who first accompanied Paul the Apostle on his second missionary journey.[1] and etymologies is traditionally assumed to be the same as the Silvanus mentioned in four epistles. Some translations, including the New International Version, call him "Silas" in the epistles. Paul, Silas, and Timothy are listed as co-authors of the two letters to the Thessalonians. The Second Epistle to the Corinthians mentions Silas as having preached with Paul and Timothy to the church in Corinth (1:19), and the First Epistle of Peter describes Silas as a "faithful brother" (5:12). narrative is first mentioned in Acts 15:22, where he and Judas Barsabbas (known often as 'Judas') were selected by the church elders to return with Paul and Barnabas to Antioch following the Jerusalem Council. and Judas are mentioned as being leaders among the brothers, prophets and encouraging speakers. Silas was selected by Paul to accompany him on his second mission after Paul and Barnabas split over an argument involving Mark's participation. was during the second mission that he and Paul were imprisoned briefly in Philippi, where an earthquake broke their chains and opened the prison door. Silas is thus sometimes depicted in art carrying broken chains.[4] Acts 16:25-37. to Acts 17–18, Silas and Timothy travelled with Paul from Philippi to Thessalonica, where they were treated with hostility in the synagogues by some traditional Jews. harassers followed the trio to Berea, threatening Paul's safety, and causing Paul to separate from Silas and Timothy. travelled to Athens, and Silas and Timothy later joined him in Corinth.[5] events can be dated to around AD 50: the reference in Acts 18:12 to Proconsul Gallio helps ascertain this date (cf. Gallio inscription).[6] According to Acts 18:6–7, Paul ceased to attend the synagogue in Corinth as a result of Jewish hostility, Silas is not mentioned thereafter in the Acts narrative. appears in the salutation of 1 and 2 Thessalonians, and is referred to in 2 Corinthians 1:19. This is as expected, as we read of his involvement in Paul's mission when these cities were visited. He also appears in the conclusion of 1 Peter at 5:12, and is perhaps the amanuensis. Peter says he regards Silas as "a faithful brother." Corinth; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated July 30 ; Holy Apostle of the Seventy Silas was a disciple of the Savior. Silas was a respected figure in the original Church at Jerusalem, one of the “chief men among the brethren” (Acts 15:22). The Council of the Apostles was convened at Jerusalem in the year 51 to deal with the question of whether Gentile Christian converts should be required to observe the Mosaic Law. The Apostles sent a message with Paul and Barnabas to the Christians of Antioch, giving the decision of the Council that Christians of Gentile origin did not have to observe the prescriptions of the Mosaic Law. Nonetheless, they were told that they must refrain from partaking of foods offered to idols, from things strangled and from blood, to refrain from fornication (Acts 15:20-29). Together with Saints Paul and Barnabas, the Council of the Apostles sent Saints Silas and Jude to explain the message in greater detail, since they both were filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit. Saint Jude was later sent back to Jerusalem, but Saint Silas remained at Antioch and zealously assisted Saint Paul, the Apostle to the Gentiles, on his missionary journeys preaching the Gospel. They visited Syria, Cilicia, and Macedonia. the city of Philippi they were accused of inciting unrest among the people, and for this they were arrested, beaten with rods, and then thrown into prison. At midnight, when the saints were at prayer, suddenly there was a strong earthquake, their chains fell off from them and the doors of the prison opened. The prison guard, supposing that the prisoners had fled, wanted to kill himself, but was stopped by the Apostle Paul. Then, he fell down trembling at the feet of the saints, and with faith accepted their preaching about Christ. He then led them out of the prison and took them to his own home, where he washed their wounds, and was baptized together with all his household. Philippi Saints Paul and Silas proceeded on to the cities of Amphipolis, Apollonia and Thessalonica. In each city they made new converts to Christ and built up the Church. Corinth the holy Apostle Silas was consecrated as bishop, and worked many miracles and signs, and there he finished his life.

Greece, 30- ? ,Thessalonica, Sylvanus, Apostle of the Lord, Bishop of Thessalonica, Martyr
Greece, 30- ,Thessalonica, Sylvanus, Apostle of the Lord, Bishop of Thessalonica, Martyr ; is a traditional figure in Eastern Orthodox tradition assumed to be one of the Seventy Apostles, those followers of Jesus sent out by him in Luke 10. According to Orthodox tradition he later became Bishop of Thessalonika and died a martyr.[1][citation needed] is to be distinguished from the Silvanus, better known as Silas who is mentioned in the New Testament (Acts, various letters of Paul, and 1 Peter) as a co-writer or transcriber of some of these works. Thessalonica; Apostle Silvanus of the Seventy, Commemorated on July 30 ; Holy Apostle of the Seventy Silvanus was a disciple of the Savior. Holy Apostle Silvanus preached the Word of God together with the chief Apostles Peter and Paul. In his First Epistle, the holy Apostle Peter makes mention of him: “By Silvanus, a faithful brother to you, as I suppose, I have written briefly...” (1 Peter 5:12). Saint Silvanus was made bishop at Thessalonica and died there a martyr, having undergone many sorrows and misfortunes for the Lord’s sake.

Greece, 60-70 approx., Apostle Peter
Greece, Patra in Achaia, 60-70 approx., Apostle Peter; Patras; St Xanthippe Disciple of the Apostles, who died in Spain, Commemorated September 23;

Greece, 40, 1st Century, Athens, Apostle Philip
Greece, 1st Century, Apostle Philip; Holy, All-Praised Apostle Philip, Commemorated on November 14;

Greece, 40, 1st Century, Saint Andrew the Apostle in Macedonia
Bulgaria, 1st Century, Saint Andrew the Apostle; Apostle Andrew, the Holy and All-Praised First-Called, Commemorated on November 30;

Greece, 60, 1st Century, Patra in Achaia, Apostle Andrew, Martyrdom in Patra
Greece, 1st Century, Patra in Achaia, Apostle Andrew; The final city to which the Apostle came was the city of Patra, where he was destined to suffer martyrdom. The Lord worked many miracles through His disciple in Patra. The infirm were made whole, and the blind received their sight. Through the prayers of the Apostle, the illustrious citizen Sosios recovered from serious illness and Maximilla and Stratokles, the wife and brother of the governor of Patra, were healed. The miracles accomplished by the Apostle and his fiery speech enlightened almost all the citizens of the city of Patra with the true Faith. Patras; Apostle Andrew, the Holy and All-Praised First-Called, Commemorated on November 30;

Greece, 1st Century, Patra in Achaia, Apostle Andrew
Greece, 1st Century, Patra in Achaia, Apostle Andrew; Patras; Apostle Andrew, the Holy and All-Praised First-Called, Commemorated on November 30;

Greece, 1st Century, Apostle Apelles of Heraklion in Thessaly
Apostle Apelles of Heraclea; Heraklion in Trakhis; Apostle Apelles of the Seventy, Commemorated on September 10 ;

Greece, 300, 4th Century History Folder, Demetrius, Nestor and Porphyrius, of Thessalonika

Greece, 290-306, Demetrius of Thessaloniki, myrrh-gusher, secret christian appointed to kill c, converted many
Macedonian Saint, 290-306, Demetrius of Thessaloniki; (or Demetrios) of Thessaloniki (Greek: Ἅγιος Δημήτριος τῆς Θεσσαλονίκης, Hágios Dēmḗtrios tēs Thessaloníkēs[a]), also known as the Holy Great-Martyr Demetrius the Myroblyte (meaning 'the Myrrh-Gusher' or 'Myrrh-Streamer';[b] 3rd century – 306), was a Christian martyr of the early 4th century AD. the Middle Ages, he came to be revered as one of the most important Orthodox military saints, often paired with George of Lydda. His feast day is 26 October for Eastern Orthodox Christians, which falls on 8 November [NS] for those following the old calendar. In the Roman Catholic church he is most commonly called "Demetrius of Sermium" and his memorial falls on 8 October. Martyr Lupus, slave of Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica, Commemorated on August 23; Martyr Lupus lived at the end of the third century and beginning of the fourth century, and was a faithful servant of the holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica (October 26). Being present at the death of his master, he soaked his own clothing with his blood and took a ring from his hand. With this clothing, and with the ring and the name of the Great Martyr Demetrius, Saint Lupus worked many miracles at Thessalonica. He destroyed pagan idols, for which he was subjected to persecution by the pagans, but he was preserved unharmed by the power of God. Lupus voluntarily delivered himself into the hands of the torturers, and by order of the emperor Maximian Galerius, he was beheaded by the sword. Holy, Glorious Demetrius the Myrrh-gusher of Thessalonica, Commemorated on October 26; Great Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-gusher of Thessaloniki was the son of a Roman proconsul in Thessaloniki. Three centuries had elapsed and Roman paganism, spiritually shattered and defeated by the multitude of martyrs and confessors of the Savior, intensified its persecutions. parents of Saint Demetrios were secret Christians, and he was baptized and raised in the Christian Faith in a secret church in his father’s home. the time Demetrios had reached maturity and his father had died, Emperor Galerius Maximian had ascended the throne (305). Maximian, confident in Demetrios's education as well as his administrative and military abilities, appointed him to his father’s position as proconsul of the Thessaloniki district. The young commander's principal duties were to defend the city from barbarians and to eradicate Christianity. The Emperor's policy regarding Christians was expressed simply: “Put to death anyone who calls on the name of Christ.” The Emperor did not suspect that by appointing Demetrios he had provided him with the opportunity to bring many people to Christ. the appointment, Demetrios returned to Thessaloniki and confessed and glorified our Lord Jesus Christ. Instead of persecuting and executing Christians, he began to teach the Christian Faith openly to the inhabitants of the city and to overthrow pagan customs and the worship of idols. The compiler of his Life, Saint Simeon Metaphrastes (November 9), says that because of his teaching zeal he became “a second Apostle Paul” for Thessaloniki, particularly since “the Apostle to the Gentiles” founded the first community of believers in the city (1 Thess. and 2 Thess.). Lord also destined Saint Demetrios to follow Saint Paul on the path to martyrdom. When Maximian learned that the newly-appointed proconsul was a Christian, and that he had converted many Roman subjects to Christianity, the Emperor's rage knew no bounds. Returning from a campaign in the area of the Black Sea, the Emperor decided to lead his army through Thessaloniki, determined to massacre the Christians. of this, Saint Demetrios ordered his faithful servant Lupus to give his wealth to the poor saying, “Distribute my earthly riches among them, for we shall seek heavenly riches for ourselves.” He began to pray and fast, preparing himself for martyrdom. the Emperor came into the city, he summoned Demetrios, who boldly confessed himself a Christian and denounced the falsehood and futility of Roman polytheism. Maximian ordered Demetrios to be thrown into prison. An Angel appeared to him, comforting and encouraging him. the Emperor amused himself by staging games in the circus. His champion was a German by the name of Lyaeos. He challenged Christians to wrestle with him on a platform built over the upturned spears of the victorious soldiers. A brave Christian named Nestor went to the prison to Saint Dēmḗtrios, his instructor in the Faith, asking for his blessing to fight the barbarian. With the blessing and prayers of Saint Demetrios, Nestor defeated the fierce German and hurled him from the platform onto the spears of the soldiers, just as the murderous pagan would have done with the Christian. The enraged commander ordered the execution of the holy Martyr Nestor (October 27) and sent a guard to the prison to kill Saint Demetrios. At dawn on October 26, 306 soldiers appeared in the Saint's underground prison and ran him through with lances. His faithful servant, Saint Lupus, gathered up the blood-soaked garment of Saint Dēmḗtrios he took the imperial ring from his finger, a symbol of his high status, and dipped it in the blood. With the ring and other holy things sanctified the blood of Saint Demetrios, Saint Lupus began to heal the infirm. The Emperor ordered his soldiers to arrest and kill him. body of the holy Great Martyr Demetrios was cast out for wild animals to devour, but the Christians took it and secretly buried it in the earth. the reign of Saint Constantine (306-337), a church was built over the grave of Saint Demetrios. A hundred years later, during the construction of a majestic new church on the old spot, the incorrupt relics of the holy martyr were uncovered. Since the seventh century a miraculous flow of fragrant myrrh has been found beneath the crypt of the Great Martyr Demetrios, so he is called “the Myrrh-gusher.” times, those venerating the holy wonderworker tried to bring his holy relics, or a part of them, to Constantinople. Invariably, Saint Demetrios made it clear that he would not permit anyone to remove even a portion of his relics. is interesting that among the barbarians threatening the Romans, Slavs occupied an important place, in particular those settling upon the Thessalonian peninsula. Some even believe that the parents of Saint Dēmḗtrios were of Slavic descent. While advancing towards the city, pagan Slavs were repeatedly turned away by the apparition of a threatening radiant youth, going around on the walls and inspiring terror in the enemy soldiers. Perhaps this is why the name of Saint Demetrios was particularly venerated among the Slavic nations after they were enlightened by the Gospel. On the other hand, Greeks dismiss the idea that Saint Demetrios was a Slavic saint. very first pages of the Russian Primary Chronicle, as foreordained by God, is bound up with the name of the holy Great Martyr Demetrios of Thessaloniki. The Chronicle relates that when Oleg the Wise threatened the Greeks at Constantinople (907), the Greeks became terrified and said, “This is not Oleg, but rather Saint Demetrios sent upon us from God.” Russian soldiers always believed that they were under the special protection of the holy Great Martyr Dēmḗtrios. Moreover, in the old Russian barracks the Great Martyr Demetrios was always depicted as Russian. Thus this image entered the soul of the Russian nation. veneration of the holy Great Martyr Demetrios in Russia began shortly after the Baptism of Rus. Toward the beginning of the 1070s the Dimitriev monastery at Kiev, known afterwards as the Mikhailov-Zlatoverkh monastery, was founded, The monastery was built by the son of Yaroslav the Wise, Great Prince Izyaslav, Demetrios in Baptism (+ 1078). The mosaic icon of Saint Dēmḗtrios of Thessaloniki from the cathedral of the Dimitriev monastery has been preserved up to the present day, and is in the Tretiakov Gallery. the years 1194-1197 the Great Prince of Vladimir, Vsevolod III the Great-Nest (Demetrios in Baptism) “built at his court a beautiful church of the holy martyr Dēmḗtrios, and adorned it wondrously with icons and frescoes.” The Dimitriev cathedral also reveals the embellishment of ancient Vladimir. The wonderworking icon of Saint Demetrios of Thessaloniki from the cathedral iconostasis is located even now in Moscow, at the Tretiakov gallery. It was painted on a piece of wood from the grave of the holy Great Martyr Dēmḗtrios, brought from Thessaloniki to Vladimir in 1197. of the most precious depictions of the saint, a fresco on a column of the Vladimir Dormition cathedral, was painted by the holy Iconographer Andrew Rublev (July 4). family of Saint Alexander Nevsky (November 23 also venerated Saint Demetrios. Saint Alexander named his eldest son in honor of the holy Great Martyr. His younger son, Prince Daniel of Moscow (March 4), built a church dedicated to the holy Great Martyr Demetrios in the 1280s. This was the first stone church in the Moscow Kremlin. Later in 1326, under Ivan Kalita, it was taken down and the Dormition cathedral was built in its place. memory of Saint Demetrios of Thessaloniki is historically associated in Rus with the military, patriotism and the defense of the country. This is apparent by the saint’s depiction on icons as a soldier in plumed armor, with a spear and sword in hand. There is a scroll (in later depictions) on which is written the prayer of Saint Dēmḗtrios for the salvation of the people of Thessaloniki, “Lord, do not permit the city or the people to perish. If You save the city and the people, I shall be saved with them. If they perish, I will perish with them.” the particular spiritual experience of the Russian Church, veneration of the holy Great Martyr Demetrios of Thessaloniki is closely linked with the memory of the defense of the nation and Church by the Great Prince of Moscow, Demetrios of the Don (May 19). “An Account of the Life and Repose of the Great Prince Dēmḗtrios of the Don, Tsar of Russia,” written in the year 1393, already regards the Great Prince as a Saint, as other old Russian histories do. Great Prince Demetrios was a spiritual son and disciple of Saint Alexis, Metropolitan of Moscow (February 12), and a disciple and associate of other great figures of prayer in the Russian Land: Saint Sergius of Radonezh (September 25), Demetrios of Priluki (February 11), Saint Theodore of Rostov (November 28). The Account states: [Great Prince Demetrios] worried a great deal about the churches of God, and he held the territory of the Russian land by his bravery: he conquered many enemies who had risen against us, and he protected his glorious city Moscow with wondrous walls. ...The land of Russia prospered during the years of his reign. the time of the building of the white-walled Kremlin (1366) by Great Prince Demetrios, Moscow was called “White-Stoned.” the prayers of his Heavenly patron, the holy warrior Dēmḗtrios of Thessaloniki, Great Prince Demetrios, in addition to his brilliant military victories, also gained the further prominence of Russia. He repelled the onslaught of the Lithuanian armies of Olgerd, he routed the Tatar army of Begich at the River Vozha (1378), and he smashed the military might of all the Golden Horde at the Battle of Kulikovo Field on September 8, 1380 (the Feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos), set between the Rivers Don and Nepryadva. The Battle of Kulikovo, for which the nation calls him Dēmḗtrios of the Don, became the first Russian national exploit, rallying the spiritual power of the Russian nation around Moscow. The “Zadonschina,” an inspiring historic poem written by the priest Sophronios of Ryazem (1381) is devoted to this event. Demetrios of the Don had a great reverence for the holy Great Martyr Demetrios. In 1380, on the eve of the Battle of Kulikovo, he solemnly transferred from Vladimir to Moscow the most holy object in the Vladimir Dimitriev cathedral: the icon of the Great Martyr Dēmḗtrios of Thessaloniki, painted on a board from the grave of the saint. A chapel dedicated to the Great Martyr Dēmḗtrios was built at Moscow’s Dormition Cathedral. Saint Demetrios Memorial Saturday was established for church-wide remembrance of the soldiers who fell in the Battle of Kulikovo. This memorial service was held for the first time at the Trinity-Saint Sergius monastery on October 20, 1380 by Saint Sergius of Radonezh, in the presence of Great Prince Demetrios of the Don. It is an annual remembrance of the heroes of the Battle of Kulikovo, among whom are the Schema-monks Alexander (Peresvet) and Andrew (Oslyab). Dēmḗtrios is regarded as a protector of the young, and is also invoked by those struggling with lustful temptations. Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica, Commemorated on October 27;

Greece, 290-307, Lupus, slave of Demetrius of T, soaked with D's blood, took ring, worked miracles, destroyed idols
Martyr Lupus, slave of Saint Demetrius of Thessalonica, Commemorated on August 23; Martyr Lupus lived at the end of the third century and beginning of the fourth century, and was a faithful servant of the holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica (October 26). Being present at the death of his master, he soaked his own clothing with his blood and took a ring from his hand. With this clothing, and with the ring and the name of the Great Martyr Demetrius, Saint Lupus worked many miracles at Thessalonica. He destroyed pagan idols, for which he was subjected to persecution by the pagans, but he was preserved unharmed by the power of God. Lupus voluntarily delivered himself into the hands of the torturers, and by order of the emperor Maximian Galerius, he was beheaded by the sword. Holy, Glorious Demetrius the Myrrh-gusher of Thessalonica, Commemorated on October 26; Great Martyr Demetrios the Myrrh-gusher of Thessaloniki was the son of a Roman proconsul in Thessaloniki. Three centuries had elapsed and Roman paganism, spiritually shattered and defeated by the multitude of martyrs and confessors of the Savior, intensified its persecutions. parents of Saint Demetrios were secret Christians, and he was baptized and raised in the Christian Faith in a secret church in his father’s home. the time Demetrios had reached maturity and his father had died, Emperor Galerius Maximian had ascended the throne (305). Maximian, confident in Demetrios's education as well as his administrative and military abilities, appointed him to his father’s position as proconsul of the Thessaloniki district. The young commander's principal duties were to defend the city from barbarians and to eradicate Christianity. The Emperor's policy regarding Christians was expressed simply: “Put to death anyone who calls on the name of Christ.” The Emperor did not suspect that by appointing Demetrios he had provided him with the opportunity to bring many people to Christ. the appointment, Demetrios returned to Thessaloniki and confessed and glorified our Lord Jesus Christ. Instead of persecuting and executing Christians, he began to teach the Christian Faith openly to the inhabitants of the city and to overthrow pagan customs and the worship of idols. The compiler of his Life, Saint Simeon Metaphrastes (November 9), says that because of his teaching zeal he became “a second Apostle Paul” for Thessaloniki, particularly since “the Apostle to the Gentiles” founded the first community of believers in the city (1 Thess. and 2 Thess.). Lord also destined Saint Demetrios to follow Saint Paul on the path to martyrdom. When Maximian learned that the newly-appointed proconsul was a Christian, and that he had converted many Roman subjects to Christianity, the Emperor's rage knew no bounds. Returning from a campaign in the area of the Black Sea, the Emperor decided to lead his army through Thessaloniki, determined to massacre the Christians. of this, Saint Demetrios ordered his faithful servant Lupus to give his wealth to the poor saying, “Distribute my earthly riches among them, for we shall seek heavenly riches for ourselves.” He began to pray and fast, preparing himself for martyrdom. the Emperor came into the city, he summoned Demetrios, who boldly confessed himself a Christian and denounced the falsehood and futility of Roman polytheism. Maximian ordered Demetrios to be thrown into prison. An Angel appeared to him, comforting and encouraging him. the Emperor amused himself by staging games in the circus. His champion was a German by the name of Lyaeos. He challenged Christians to wrestle with him on a platform built over the upturned spears of the victorious soldiers. A brave Christian named Nestor went to the prison to Saint Dēmḗtrios, his instructor in the Faith, asking for his blessing to fight the barbarian. With the blessing and prayers of Saint Demetrios, Nestor defeated the fierce German and hurled him from the platform onto the spears of the soldiers, just as the murderous pagan would have done with the Christian. The enraged commander ordered the execution of the holy Martyr Nestor (October 27) and sent a guard to the prison to kill Saint Demetrios. At dawn on October 26, 306 soldiers appeared in the Saint's underground prison and ran him through with lances. His faithful servant, Saint Lupus, gathered up the blood-soaked garment of Saint Dēmḗtrios he took the imperial ring from his finger, a symbol of his high status, and dipped it in the blood. With the ring and other holy things sanctified the blood of Saint Demetrios, Saint Lupus began to heal the infirm. The Emperor ordered his soldiers to arrest and kill him. body of the holy Great Martyr Demetrios was cast out for wild animals to devour, but the Christians took it and secretly buried it in the earth. the reign of Saint Constantine (306-337), a church was built over the grave of Saint Demetrios. A hundred years later, during the construction of a majestic new church on the old spot, the incorrupt relics of the holy martyr were uncovered. Since the seventh century a miraculous flow of fragrant myrrh has been found beneath the crypt of the Great Martyr Demetrios, so he is called “the Myrrh-gusher.” times, those venerating the holy wonderworker tried to bring his holy relics, or a part of them, to Constantinople. Invariably, Saint Demetrios made it clear that he would not permit anyone to remove even a portion of his relics. is interesting that among the barbarians threatening the Romans, Slavs occupied an important place, in particular those settling upon the Thessalonian peninsula. Some even believe that the parents of Saint Dēmḗtrios were of Slavic descent. While advancing towards the city, pagan Slavs were repeatedly turned away by the apparition of a threatening radiant youth, going around on the walls and inspiring terror in the enemy soldiers. Perhaps this is why the name of Saint Demetrios was particularly venerated among the Slavic nations after they were enlightened by the Gospel. On the other hand, Greeks dismiss the idea that Saint Demetrios was a Slavic saint. very first pages of the Russian Primary Chronicle, as foreordained by God, is bound up with the name of the holy Great Martyr Demetrios of Thessaloniki. The Chronicle relates that when Oleg the Wise threatened the Greeks at Constantinople (907), the Greeks became terrified and said, “This is not Oleg, but rather Saint Demetrios sent upon us from God.” Russian soldiers always believed that they were under the special protection of the holy Great Martyr Dēmḗtrios. Moreover, in the old Russian barracks the Great Martyr Demetrios was always depicted as Russian. Thus this image entered the soul of the Russian nation. veneration of the holy Great Martyr Demetrios in Russia began shortly after the Baptism of Rus. Toward the beginning of the 1070s the Dimitriev monastery at Kiev, known afterwards as the Mikhailov-Zlatoverkh monastery, was founded, The monastery was built by the son of Yaroslav the Wise, Great Prince Izyaslav, Demetrios in Baptism (+ 1078). The mosaic icon of Saint Dēmḗtrios of Thessaloniki from the cathedral of the Dimitriev monastery has been preserved up to the present day, and is in the Tretiakov Gallery. the years 1194-1197 the Great Prince of Vladimir, Vsevolod III the Great-Nest (Demetrios in Baptism) “built at his court a beautiful church of the holy martyr Dēmḗtrios, and adorned it wondrously with icons and frescoes.” The Dimitriev cathedral also reveals the embellishment of ancient Vladimir. The wonderworking icon of Saint Demetrios of Thessaloniki from the cathedral iconostasis is located even now in Moscow, at the Tretiakov gallery. It was painted on a piece of wood from the grave of the holy Great Martyr Dēmḗtrios, brought from Thessaloniki to Vladimir in 1197. of the most precious depictions of the saint, a fresco on a column of the Vladimir Dormition cathedral, was painted by the holy Iconographer Andrew Rublev (July 4). family of Saint Alexander Nevsky (November 23 also venerated Saint Demetrios. Saint Alexander named his eldest son in honor of the holy Great Martyr. His younger son, Prince Daniel of Moscow (March 4), built a church dedicated to the holy Great Martyr Demetrios in the 1280s. This was the first stone church in the Moscow Kremlin. Later in 1326, under Ivan Kalita, it was taken down and the Dormition cathedral was built in its place. memory of Saint Demetrios of Thessaloniki is historically associated in Rus with the military, patriotism and the defense of the country. This is apparent by the saint’s depiction on icons as a soldier in plumed armor, with a spear and sword in hand. There is a scroll (in later depictions) on which is written the prayer of Saint Dēmḗtrios for the salvation of the people of Thessaloniki, “Lord, do not permit the city or the people to perish. If You save the city and the people, I shall be saved with them. If they perish, I will perish with them.” the particular spiritual experience of the Russian Church, veneration of the holy Great Martyr Demetrios of Thessaloniki is closely linked with the memory of the defense of the nation and Church by the Great Prince of Moscow, Demetrios of the Don (May 19). “An Account of the Life and Repose of the Great Prince Dēmḗtrios of the Don, Tsar of Russia,” written in the year 1393, already regards the Great Prince as a Saint, as other old Russian histories do. Great Prince Demetrios was a spiritual son and disciple of Saint Alexis, Metropolitan of Moscow (February 12), and a disciple and associate of other great figures of prayer in the Russian Land: Saint Sergius of Radonezh (September 25), Demetrios of Priluki (February 11), Saint Theodore of Rostov (November 28). The Account states: [Great Prince Demetrios] worried a great deal about the churches of God, and he held the territory of the Russian land by his bravery: he conquered many enemies who had risen against us, and he protected his glorious city Moscow with wondrous walls. ...The land of Russia prospered during the years of his reign. the time of the building of the white-walled Kremlin (1366) by Great Prince Demetrios, Moscow was called “White-Stoned.” the prayers of his Heavenly patron, the holy warrior Dēmḗtrios of Thessaloniki, Great Prince Demetrios, in addition to his brilliant military victories, also gained the further prominence of Russia. He repelled the onslaught of the Lithuanian armies of Olgerd, he routed the Tatar army of Begich at the River Vozha (1378), and he smashed the military might of all the Golden Horde at the Battle of Kulikovo Field on September 8, 1380 (the Feast of the Nativity of the Most Holy Theotokos), set between the Rivers Don and Nepryadva. The Battle of Kulikovo, for which the nation calls him Dēmḗtrios of the Don, became the first Russian national exploit, rallying the spiritual power of the Russian nation around Moscow. The “Zadonschina,” an inspiring historic poem written by the priest Sophronios of Ryazem (1381) is devoted to this event. Demetrios of the Don had a great reverence for the holy Great Martyr Demetrios. In 1380, on the eve of the Battle of Kulikovo, he solemnly transferred from Vladimir to Moscow the most holy object in the Vladimir Dimitriev cathedral: the icon of the Great Martyr Dēmḗtrios of Thessaloniki, painted on a board from the grave of the saint. A chapel dedicated to the Great Martyr Dēmḗtrios was built at Moscow’s Dormition Cathedral. Saint Demetrios Memorial Saturday was established for church-wide remembrance of the soldiers who fell in the Battle of Kulikovo. This memorial service was held for the first time at the Trinity-Saint Sergius monastery on October 20, 1380 by Saint Sergius of Radonezh, in the presence of Great Prince Demetrios of the Don. It is an annual remembrance of the heroes of the Battle of Kulikovo, among whom are the Schema-monks Alexander (Peresvet) and Andrew (Oslyab). Dēmḗtrios is regarded as a protector of the young, and is also invoked by those struggling with lustful temptations. Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica, Commemorated on October 27;

Greece, 306, Macedonian Saint, Nestor of Thessaloniki
Macedonian Saint, 306, Nestor of Thessaloniki; Holy, Glorious Demetrius the Myrrh-gusher of Thessalonica, Commemorated on October 26; Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica, Commemorated on October 27;

Greece, 367-420, Thesalonica Saint, Porphyrios, Porphyry of Gaza, Archbishop
Byzantium, 367-420, Byzantine Saint, Porphyrios, Porphyry of Gaza; St. Porphyrius the Bishop of Gaza, Commemorated on February 26;

Greece, 600, 7th Century History Folder, St Peter the Athonite

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 681, Saint Peter the Athonite
Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 681, Saint Peter the Athonite ; Venerable Peter of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on June 12;

Greece, 900, 10th 11th Century Folder, Russians, Mt Athos Georgians

Greece, 907, Russian incursion into Greece in 907
Russian incursion into Greece in 907 (Rus'-“Byzantine War (907)); The very first pages of the Russian Primary Chronicle, as foreordained by God, is bound up with the name of the holy Great Martyr Demetrius of Thessalonica. The Chronicle relates that when Oleg the Wise threatened the Greeks at Constantinople (907), the Greeks became terrified and said, œThis is not Oleg, but rather St Demetrius sent upon us from God.Â Russian soldiers always believed that they were under the special protection of the holy Great Martyr Demetrius. Moreover, in the old Russian barracks the Great Martyr Demetrius was always depicted as Russian. Thus this image entered the soul of the Russian nation. Russian Primary Chronicle; Timeline of Russian history; Holy, Glorious Demetrius the Myrrhgusher of Thessalonica, Commemorated on October 26; Oleg of Kiev and Novgorod (Little Russia); Little Russia (Ukraine);

Greece, 940-1003, Macedonia, Athanasius the Athonite
Macedonia, 940-1003, Athanasius the Athonite; Macedonia, 963, Lavra of St Athanasius, First Larva of Mt Athos; Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer of Mt. Athos, Albania, Commemorated on October 1 ; St Gregory Palamas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 14 ; Venerable Gregory the Byzantine, Commemorated on April 6; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19; St Euthymius of Athos the translator, Commemorated on May 13; St Michael the Confessor the Bishop of Synnada, Commemorated on May 23; St (John) Tornike of Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 12; Venerable Niphon of Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 14; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5; 6 Venerable Disciples of St Athanasius On Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 5; Icon of the Mother of God œEconomissaÂ, Commemorated on July 5; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5 ;

Greece, 963, Macedonia, Mt Athos, Lavra of St Athanasius, First Larva of Mt Athos, Georgian
Macedonia, 963, Lavra of St Athanasius, First Larva of Mt Athos; Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer of Mt. Athos, Albania, Commemorated on October 1 ; St Gregory Palamas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 14 ; Venerable Gregory the Byzantine, Commemorated on April 6; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19; St Euthymius of Athos the translator, Commemorated on May 13; St Michael the Confessor the Bishop of Synnada, Commemorated on May 23; St (John) Tornike of Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 12; Venerable Niphon of Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 14; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5; 6 Venerable Disciples of St Athanasius On Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 5; Icon of the Mother of God œEconomissaÂ, Commemorated on July 5; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5 ;

Greece, 963-1003, Macedonia, Mt Athos, Saint, Athanasius the Athonite, Georgian
Greece, Macedonia, Mt. Athos, 940-1003, Saint, Athanasius the Athonite; St. Euthymius the New, Founder of the Iveron Monastery and His Fellow Georgian Saints of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13; St. Euthymius of Athos the translator, Commemorated on May 13;

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 963-969, Byzantine Emperor, Nikephorus Phokas
Byzantine Emperor, 963-969, Nikephorus Phokas ; Venerable Michael of Maleinus, Commemorated July 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚ÂœQuick to HearÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ, Commemorated on November 9; Venerable Neophytus the Co-Founder of the Dochiariou Monastery of Mt Athos, Commemorated on November 9; Martyr Luke of Jerusalem, the Georgian, Commemorated on February 12; Venerable Simeon the New Theologian, Commemorated on March 12; St Euthymius of Athos the translator, Commemorated on May 13 ; St Euthymius the New, Founder of the Iveron Monastery and His Fellow Georgian Saints of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13 ; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5;

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 980-1002, Saint, John the Iberian, John of Georgia
Georgia, Iberian Saint, 980-1002, John the Iberian, John of Georgia; Venerable George of Mt. Athos, the Builder, Commemorated on July 28; St John of Georgia, Commemorated on November 4;

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 980-983, Iveron Monestary, Mt Athos, (Georgia, Caucasian Iberia )
Caucasian Iberia; Caucasian Iberia (Iveron Monestary, Mt Athos, Macedonia); Martyr Romulus and with him many others, Commemorated September 6 ; New Martyr George of Iberia, Commemorated on January 2 ; New Martyr Theologia, Commemorated on January 2; GREGORY THE ILLUMINATOR, APOSTLE TO ARMENIA (23 March 332); Martyred Fathers and Mothers of Atchara, Commemorated on May 29; St George the God-Bearer, Commemorated on July 3;

Macedonia, 963, Lavra of St Athanasius, First Larva of Mt Athos
Macedonia, 963, Lavra of St Athanasius, First Larva of Mt Athos; Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer of Mt. Athos, Albania, Commemorated on October 1 ; St Gregory Palamas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 14 ; Venerable Gregory the Byzantine, Commemorated on April 6; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19; St Euthymius of Athos the translator, Commemorated on May 13; St Michael the Confessor the Bishop of Synnada, Commemorated on May 23; St (John) Tornike of Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 12; Venerable Niphon of Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 14; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5; 6 Venerable Disciples of St Athanasius On Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 5; Icon of the Mother of God ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂœEconomissaÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ, Commemorated on July 5; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5 ;

Georgia, 975-1024, Iberian Saint, Euthymius the Athonite, The Illuminator, Georgian
Macedonia, 975-1024, Iberian Saint, Euthymius the Athonite, The Illuminator ; Son of Georgia, Iberian Saint, 955-1002, John the Iberian, John of Georgia; St John of Georgia, Commemorated on November 4;

Greece, 1200, 13th Century Folder, 1198, Serb Bulgar Hilandar Monastery, Zographou Crusaders Martyrs

Greece, 1198, Founding of Hilandar monastery, Mt Athos (Serbian and Bulgarian)
Hilandar monastery; Icon of the Mother of God "of the Three Hands" on Mt Athos; Icon of the Mother of God the "Milk-Giver" of the Hilandar Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated July 3 ; Icon of the Mother of God œof the Three Handson Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Damascus, Commemorated on December 4 ; St Daniel II the Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated December 20 ; St Sava I, First Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated January 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God of the Akathist, Commemorated January 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God the œMilkgiverÂ, Commemorated on January 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God, the "Priestly", Commemorated January 12 ; Hieromartyr Damascene of Hilandar of Mt Athos, Commemorated January 16 ; Venerable Stephen (In Monasticism Simeon), the Myrrhgusher and Prince of Serbia, Commemorated on February 13 ; Venerable Damian of Esphigmenou of Mt Athos, Commemorated February 23 ; Translation of the relics of St Nicephorus the Patriarch of Constantinople, Commemorated on March 13 ; Icon of the Mother of God œof the AkathistÂ, Commemorated on March 27; New Martyr Acacius the Martyr of Mt Athos and Seres, Commemorated on May 1; Prophet Isaiah, Commemorated on May 9 ; St Nicodemus the Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated on May 11 ; Venerable Paisius of Hilandar, Bulgaria, Commemorated on June 19; Icon of the Mother of God of œthe Three HandsÂ, Commemorated on June 28; Icon of the Mother of God the œMilk-GiverÂ of the Hilandar Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 3;

Greece, 1204, Sack of Constantinople by the Fourth Crusade
Constantinople, 1204, Sack of Constantinople by the Fourth Crusade Byzantine Emperor, 1205-1215, Michael I Komnenos Doukas; Greatmartyr Marina (Margaret) of Antioch in Pisidia, Commemorated on July 17; Translation of the relics of St Hilarion the Bishop of Meglin in Bulgaria, Commemorated on October 21;

Greece, 1204-1261, Holy Roman Crusaders rule Constantinople
Constantinople, 1204-1261, Holy Roman Crusaders rule Constantinople; Constantinople, 1204, Sack of Constantinople by the Fourth Crusade Byzantine Emperor, 1205-1215, Michael I Komnenos Doukas; Greatmartyr Marina (Margaret) of Antioch in Pisidia, Commemorated on July 17; Translation of the Image œNot-Made-By-HandsÂ of our Lord Jesus Christ from Edessa to Constantinople, the Third œFeast of the Savior in AugustÂ, Commemorated on August 16 Translation of the relics of St Hilarion the Bishop of Meglin in Bulgaria, Commemorated on October 21;

Greece, 1204-1261, Latin Empire, Crusader State
Constantinople, 1204-1261, Latin Empire, Crusader State; The Latin Empire, also referred to as the Latin Empire of Constantinople, was a feudal Crusader state founded by the leaders of the Fourth Crusade on lands captured from the Byzantine Empire. The Latin Empire was intended to replace the Byzantine Empire as the Western-recognized Roman Empire in the east, with a Catholic emperor enthroned in place of the Eastern Orthodox Roman emperors. The Fourth Crusade had originally been called to retake the Muslim-controlled city of Jerusalem but a sequence of economic and political events culminated in the Crusader army sacking the city of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. Originally, the plan had been to restore the deposed Byzantine Emperor Isaac II Angelos, who had been usurped by Alexios III Angelos, to the throne. The crusaders had been promised financial and military aid by Isaac's son Alexios, with which they had planned to continue to Jerusalem. When the crusaders reached Constantinople the situation quickly turned volatile and while Isaac and Alexios briefly ruled, the crusaders did not receive the payment they had hoped for. In April 1204, they captured and plundered the city's enormous wealth. The crusaders selected their own emperor from among their own ranks, Baldwin of Flanders, and divided the territory of the Byzantine Empire into various new vassal crusader states. The Latin Empire's authority was immediately challenged by Byzantine rump states led by the Laskaris family (connected to the Angelos dynasty of 1185â€“1204) in Nicaea and the Komnenos family (which had ruled as Byzantine Emperors 1081â€“1185) in Trebizond. From 1224 to 1242 the Komnenos Doukas family, also connected to the Angeloi, challenged Latin authority from Thessalonica. The Latin Empire failed to attain political or economic dominance over the other Latin powers that had been established in former Byzantine territories in the wake of the Fourth Crusade, especially Venice, and after a short initial period of military successes it went into a steady decline due to constant war with Bulgaria to the north and the various Byzantine claimants. Eventually, the Nicaean Empire recovered Constantinople and restored the Byzantine Empire under Michael VIII Palaiologos in 1261. The last Latin emperor, Baldwin II, went into exile, but the imperial title survived, with several pretenders to it, until the 14th century. Like the term "Byzantine Empire", "Latin Empire" was not a contemporary term used by the empire itself or the rest of the world. The Byzantines referred to the Latin Empire as the Frankokratia (Î¦ÃÂÂÂÂÂÎ±Î³ÎºÎ¿ÎºÃÂÂÂÂÂÎ±ÃÂÂÂ„Î¯Î±, lit. "rule of the Franks") or the Latinokratia (Î›Î±ÃÂÂÂ„Î¹Î½Î¿ÎºÃÂÂÂÂÂÎ±ÃÂÂÂ„Î¯Î±, lit. "rule of the Latins") and the Latin Emperors themselves referred to the empire by various names, commonly imperium Constantinopolitanum (lit. Empire of Constantinople), but also imperium Romaniae (lit. Empire of Romania) and imperium Romanorum (lit. Empire of the Romans). The term Romania ("Land of the Romans") had been used unofficially by the population of the Byzantine Empire for their country for centuries.

Greece, 1204-1261, Nicean Empire, Bithynia, temporary Roman Empire after Crusaders took Constatninople
Empire, temporary Roman Empire after Crusaders took Constatninople Empire of Nicaea or the Nicene Empire[1] is the conventional historiographic name for the largest of the three Byzantine Greek[2][3] rump states founded by the aristocracy of the Byzantine Empire that fled after Constantinople was occupied by Western European and Venetian forces during the Fourth Crusade. the Empire of Trebizond and the Empire of Thessalonica, it claimed to be the continuation of the Roman Empire. by the Laskaris family,[3] it lasted from 1204 to 1261, when the Nicaeans restored the Byzantine Empire in Constantinople. Nicea (Nicaea);

Greece, 1205-1215, Emperor, Michael I Komnenos Doukas, rebelled, fled to Turks, Diverted 4th Crusade to C to regain power
Byzantine Emperor, 1205-1215, Michael I Komnenos Doukas; I Komnenos Doukas, Latinized as Comnenus Ducas (Greek: ÎœÎ¹Ï‡Î±Î®Î» ÎšÎ¿Î¼Î½Î·Î½ÏŒÏ‚ Î”Î¿ÏÎºÎ±Ï‚, romanized: MikhaÄ“l KomnÄ“nos Doukas), and in modern sources often recorded as Michael I Angelos, a name he never used,[1] was the founder and first ruler of the Despotate of Epirus from c. 1205 until his assassination in 1214/15. c. 1170, Michael was a descendant of Alexios I Komnenos and a cousin of emperors Isaac II Angelos and Alexios III Angelos. He began his public career in 1190, as a hostage to the Third Crusade, and went on to serve as governor of the province of Mylasa and Melanoudion in the 1190s and again in c. 1200/01. the latter tenure he rebelled against Alexios III but was defeated and forced to flee to the Seljuk Turks. the aftermath of the sack of Constantinople by the Fourth Crusade in 1204, he attached himself to Boniface of Montferrat. Soon, however, he abandoned the Crusader leader and went to Epirus, where he established himself as ruler, apparently through marriage with the daughter or widow of a local magnate. domain in Epirus became a refuge and centre of resistance of the Greeks against the Latin Crusaders. At about the same time, according to some modern scholars, he may have led the abortive Greek resistance to the Crusaders in the Peloponnese, which was crushed at the Battle of the Olive Grove of Kountouras; according to other views, he may have led a campaign there between 1207 and 1209. order to avoid invasion and buy time to consolidate his position in Epirus, Michael soon entered into negotiations with Pope Innocent III, and concluded treaties with the Latin Empire and the Republic of Venice. the meantime, his rule received a boost in legitimacy when he ransomed the deposed Alexios III from captivity. According to later chroniclers, Alexios III conferred the hereditary rule of Epirus to Michael and his descendants. 1210, Michael was secure enough to launch an attack against the Latin Kingdom of Thessalonica, in conjunction with the Bulgarians. Repelled by the intervention of the Latin Emperor Henry of Flanders, Michael quickly switched sides and joined the Latins to prevent the city from falling into Bulgarian hands. In 1212, he conquered most of Thessaly from the Lombard lords of Thessalonica. At about the same time, his troops briefly took over the Lordship of Salona. He then went on to recover Dyrrhachium and the island of Corfu from the Venetians in 1213–1214, but was thwarted in his attempt to push further north into Zeta. He was assassinated soon after in his sleep, and was succeeded by his half-brother Theodore Komnenos Doukas. Translation of the relics of St Hilarion the Bishop of Meglin in Bulgaria, Commemorated on October 21; St Philothea of Thrace, the Protectress of Romania, Commemorated on December 7; Icon of the Mother of God the œMilkgiverÂ, Commemorated on January 12; St Sava I, First Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated on January 12; Venerable Agapius of Vatopedi, Commemorated on March 1;

Greece, 1205-1479, Despotate of Epirus, against Latin Empire of Constantinople
Greece, 1205-1479, Despotate of Epirus, against Latin Empire of Constantinople; Saint Philothea of Thrace, Protectress of Romania, Commemorated on December 7

Greece, 1205, Zurvia (Survias) Monastery, aka Makrinitissa Monastery, 1205
Zurvia (Survias), Makrinitissa Monastery, 1205; Saint Gerasimus, Commemorated on September 15;

Greece, 1224-1246, Empire of Thessalonica, ruled by Komnenos Doukas d of Epiris, v Crusader Latin Empire of C
Greece, 1224-1246, Empire of Thessalonica; of Thessalonica (Greek: ) is a historiographic term used by some modern scholars[1] to refer to the short-lived Byzantine Greek state centred on the city of Thessalonica between 1224 and 1246 (sensu stricto until 1242) and ruled by the Komnenodoukas dynasty of Epirus. At the time of its establishment, the Empire of Thessalonica, under the capable Theodore Komnenos Doukas, rivaled the Empire of Nicaea and the Second Bulgarian Empire as the strongest state in the region, and aspired to capturing Constantinople, putting an end to the Latin Empire, and restoring the Byzantine Empire that had been extinguished in 1204. ascendancy was brief, ending with the disastrous Battle of Klokotnitsa against Bulgaria in 1230, where Theodore Komnenos Doukas was captured. Reduced to a Bulgarian vassal, Theodore's brother and successor Manuel Komnenos Doukas was unable to prevent the loss of most of his brother's conquests in Macedonia and Thrace, while the original nucleus of the state, Epirus, broke free under Michael II Komnenos Doukas. Theodore recovered Thessalonica in 1237, installing his son John Komnenos Doukas, and after him Demetrios Angelos Doukas, as rulers of the city, while Manuel, with Nicaean support, seized Thessaly. The rulers of Thessalonica bore the imperial title from 1225/7 until 1242, when they were forced to renounce it and recognize the suzerainty of the rival Empire of Nicaea. The Komnenodoukai continued to rule as Despots of Thessalonica for four more years after that, but in 1246 the city was annexed by Nicaea. Greece, 1224-1230, Empire of Thessalonica, Theodore Komnenos Doukas ; Saint Philothea of Thrace, Protectress of Romania, Commemorated on December 7

Greece, 1224-1230, Theodore Komnenos Doukas, Empire of Thessalonica, Serbia, Epirus, Macdnia, Thrace, v Latin E
Greece, 1224-1230, Empire of Thessalonica, Theodore Komnenos Doukas ; Theodore Komnenos Doukas (died c. 1253) was ruler of Epirus and Thessaly from 1215 to 1230 and of Thessalonica and most of Macedonia and western Thrace from 1224 to 1230. He was also the power behind the rule of his sons John and Demetrios over Thessalonica in 1237-“1246. Theodore was the scion of a distinguished Byzantine aristocratic family related to the imperial Komnenos, Doukas, and Angelos dynasties. Nevertheless, nothing is known about Theodore's life before the conquest of Constantinople and dissolution of the Byzantine Empire by the Fourth Crusade in 1204. Following the fall of Constantinople, he served Theodore I Laskaris, founder of the Empire of Nicaea, for a few years before being called to Epirus, where his bastard half-brother Michael I Komnenos Doukas had founded an independent principality. When Michael died in 1215, Theodore sidelined his brother's underage and illegitimate son Michael II and assumed the governance of the Epirote state. Theodore continued his brother's policy of territorial expansion. Allied with Serbia, he expanded into Macedonia, threatening the Latin Kingdom of Thessalonica. The capture of the Latin Emperor Peter II of Courtenay in 1217 opened the way to the gradual envelopment of Thessalonica, culminating in the city's fall in 1224. As ruler of Thessalonica, Theodore quickly declared himself emperor, challenging the Nicaean emperor John III Doukas Vatatzes's claims to the Byzantine imperial throne. In 1225, he advanced to the outskirts of Constantinople, but his final attack against the seat of the much-reduced Latin Empire was delayed until 1230. In that year, Theodore amassed an army to besiege Constantinople, but then diverted it against Bulgaria, an ambivalent ally which threatened his northern flank. Theodore was defeated and captured at the Battle of Klokotnitsa, and spent the next seven years in captivity. In the meantime, he was succeeded by his brother Manuel. Manuel quickly lost Thrace, most of Macedonia, and Albania to the Bulgarian Emperor John Asen II. Thessalonica itself became a Bulgarian vassal, while in Epirus proper power was seized by Michael II, returning from exile. Theodore was released in 1237 when his daughter Irene married John Asen II, and quickly managed to regain control of Thessalonica, ousting Manuel. Having been blinded during his captivity and thus disqualified from occupying the throne again, he installed his eldest son John as emperor, but remained the de facto regent of the state. Manuel tried to regain Thessalonica with Nicaean support, but a negotiated settlement was reached which gave him Thessaly and left Thessalonica and its environs to Theodore and John. In 1241, John III Vatatzes invited Theodore to visit Nicaea. He was welcomed and treated with great honour, but was effectively detained there until the spring of next year, when Vatatzes marched on Thessalonica with Theodore in tow. Theodore was sent in to negotiate with his son and convince him to accept demotion to the rank of Despot and to recognize the suzerainty of Nicaea. John died in 1244 and was succeeded by Theodore's younger son Demetrios. In 1246, Vatatzes overthrew the unpopular Demetrios and annexed Thessalonica. Theodore influenced his nephew Michael II to launch an attack on Thessalonica in 1251, but in 1252, Vatatzes campaigned against them and forced Michael to come to terms. Theodore was taken prisoner and sent into exile in Nicaea, where he died around 1253. Greece, 1224-1246, Empire of Thessalonica; Saint Philothea of Thrace, Protectress of Romania, Commemorated on December 7

Greece, 1259, Martyrs killed by Latins at Iviron monastery
Greece, Mt Athos, 1259, Martyrs killed by Latins at Iviron monastery; monks began to settle on Mt. Athos in the middle of the 10th century, and a Georgian monastery, Iveron, was founded there not long after. that time foreign armies were constantly invading Mt. Athos. In the 13th century the Crusaders stormed through the region, and between 1259 and 1306 the pope’s private army devastated Mt. Athos several times. Monks of Zographou and Vatopedi monasteries and the Protaton were martyred for the Orthodox Faith, and the monks of the Iveron Monastery eventually met the same fate. this period Georgian and Greek ascetics labored together at the Iveron Monastery, and many young ascetics of the new generation began to arrive from Georgia. Crusaders demanded that the Iveron monks convert to Catholicism and acknowledge the primacy of the Roman pope. But the monks condemned their fallacies and anathematized the doctrine of the Catholics. to the Patericon of Athos, the Ivá¸—ron monks were forcibly expelled from their monastery. Nearly two hundred elderly monks were goaded like animals onto a ship that was subsequently sunk in the depths of the sea. The younger, healthier monks were deported to Italy and sold as slaves to the Jews. sources claim this tragedy took place in the year 1259, while others record that the Georgian monks of the Holy Mountain were subject to the Latin persecutions over the course of four years, from 1276 to 1280. Iviron monastery ; Martyrs killed by the Latins at the Iveron Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13;

Greece, 1284, Zographou Monestary, Crusaders, 26 Martyrs
Zographou Monastery; 26 Monk-Martyrs of Zographou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on September 21 ; Venerable Cosmas the Bulgarian of Zographou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on September 21; Venerable Cosmas of the Zographou Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on September 22 ; Icon of the Mother of God "of the Akathist" of the Zographou Monastery, Commemorated October 10 ; 26 Martyrs of the Zographou Monastery on Mt. Athos at the hands of the Crusaders, Commemorated October 10 ; Venerable Pimen the Bulgarian of the Zographou Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated November 3 ; St Hilarion the Georgian, the New, Commemorated February 14 ; Venerable Damian of Esphigmenou of Mt Athos, Commemorated February 23 ; Icon of the Mother of God ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Âœof the AkathistÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ, Commemorated on March 27; Martyrs killed by the Latins at the Iveron Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13;

Greece, 1300, 14th Century Folder, Mt Athos, Hesychasts, Bulgarian Singer Composer Koukouzelis, Despotate of Morea

Greece, 1300-1360, John Koukouzelis, Macedonia, Mt. Athos, Saint. Composer, Wonderworker and Singer, gold coin
Mt. Athos, 1300-1360, Saint, John Koukouzelis. Composer and Singer; Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer of Mt. Athos, Albania, Commemorated on October 1; John Koukouzelis, a native of Dirrachia (Bulgaria), was orphaned in childhood. with a very fine voice, he entered the Constantinople court school. He found favor with the emperor John Comnenos (1118-1143) and became a chief court singer. The sumptuousness and luxury of the imperial court bothered the pious youth. Once, when asked what he had eaten for dinner, he replied, “Beans and peas.” The name Koukouzelis (beans and peas) stuck with him ever after. began to seek ways to escape the enticements of the court, as well as a marriage arranged for him by the emperor. By the will of God, John met an igumen from Mt. Athos who had come to Constantinople on monastery business. John revealed to the Elder his desire to leave the court. The Elder blessed John to come to the Holy Mountain. There John was accepted and tonsured a monk. was given the obedience of tending the monastery’s flock of goats. He took the flock to remote areas of the Holy Mountain to graze. There in the wilderness the youth was able to to pray, contemplate God, and sing the divine hymns in solitude. Charmed by the angelic beauty of his voice, the animals gathered around him and listened as though entranced. of modesty and humility the singer did not reveal his gift to the brethren. But once, a wilderness dweller overheard his moving pastoral song and informed the igumen. Saint John then revealed to the igumen that he had been a court singer. He tearfully implored him to remain in the wilderness with his flock. igumen was afraid that the emperor would find out that his favorite court singer was on the Holy Mountain and force him to return to court. Wishing to avoid the emperor’s displeasure the igumen journeyed to Constantinople to explain what had become of John and begged him not to hinder the young man from his salvific path. John Koukouzelis sang on the right cleros in the cathedral on Sundays and feastdays. Once, after singing an Akathist before an icon of the Mother of God, John was granted a great mercy. The Mother of God appeared to him in a dream and said, “Rejoice, John, and do not cease to sing. For that, I shall not forsake you.” With these works she placed into John’s hand a golden coin, then became invisible. This coin was placed beneath the icon. Many miracles have been credited to the coin and the icon. The icon, named the “Koukouzelissa” in memory of Saint John is located in the Lavra monastery of Saint Athanasius. It is commemorated on October 1, and on the 10th Friday after Pascha. Mother of God appeared to Saint John again and healed him of a grievous affliction of his legs, caused by the long standing in church. Saint John’s remaining days were spent in intense ascetic efforts. He also worked hard on the discipline of church singing, gaining the title of both master teacher and regent (overseer). arranged and compiled melodies for church stichera verses, troparia and kontakia. He edited texts of hymns and wrote his own troparia. Some of his compositions are also in the following manuscripts: “A Book, by the Will of God Encompassing All the Order of Progression of Church Services, Compiled by Master Teacher John Koukouzelis,” “Progression of Services, Compiled by Master Teacher John Koukouzelis, “From the Beginning of Great Vespers through to the Completion of the Divine Liturgy,” and “The Science of Song and Singing Signs with all the Legitimate Hand-Placement and with all the Arrangements of Song.” the hour of his death, Saint John took his leave of the brethren, and in his last wishes bade them to bury him in the Church of the Archangel that he built. Church singers reverence Saint John Koukouzelis as their own special patron saint.

Greece, 1301-1355, Gregory Domesticus, Mt Athos, Chanter Singer, MoG Gold Coin, All Creation Rejoices
Greece, Mt Athos, 1301-1355, Gregory Domesticus, Chanter Singer, Gold Coin from MoG for All Creation Rejoices instead of It is Meet; Great (first) Lavra of Mt. Athos (Megisti Lavra); Venerable Gregory Domesticus of the Great Lavra of Mt Athos, Commemorated October 1 ; Gregory Domesticus (leading chanter) was the contemporary of Saint John Koukouzelis, and lived in the Great Lavra of Mt. Athos in piety and asceticism. Like Saint John, he also sang in the right choir in the Great Lavra, and was even called Gregory Koukouzelis in honor of his instructor. Saint Gregory was known for his technical skill and for the sweetness of his voice. He chanted the Vigil service with great reverence and compunction, never sitting down in church. Callistus I (June 20) had started the practice of singing “All of creation rejoices” at the Liturgy of Saint Basil in place of “It is truly meet....” Patriarch Philotheus (October 8), who succeeded him, restored “It is truly meet” to Saint Basil’s Liturgy. Soon after this Saint Gregory sang “All of creation rejoices” at Liturgy on the eve of Theophany in the presence of Patriarch Gregory of Alexandria. The Most Holy Theotokos appeared to Saint Gregory and thanked him for singing the hymn in her honor. She also handed him a gold coin. From that time forward, “All of creation” has been sung at the Liturgy of Saint Basil. Gregory fell asleep in the Lord in 1355. Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer of Mt. Athos, Albania, Commemorated on October 1; John Koukouzelis, a native of Dirrachia (Bulgaria), was orphaned in childhood. with a very fine voice, he entered the Constantinople court school. He found favor with the emperor John Comnenos (1118-1143) and became a chief court singer. The sumptuousness and luxury of the imperial court bothered the pious youth. Once, when asked what he had eaten for dinner, he replied, “Beans and peas.” The name Koukouzelis (beans and peas) stuck with him ever after. began to seek ways to escape the enticements of the court, as well as a marriage arranged for him by the emperor. By the will of God, John met an igumen from Mt. Athos who had come to Constantinople on monastery business. John revealed to the Elder his desire to leave the court. The Elder blessed John to come to the Holy Mountain. There John was accepted and tonsured a monk. was given the obedience of tending the monastery’s flock of goats. He took the flock to remote areas of the Holy Mountain to graze. There in the wilderness the youth was able to to pray, contemplate God, and sing the divine hymns in solitude. Charmed by the angelic beauty of his voice, the animals gathered around him and listened as though entranced. of modesty and humility the singer did not reveal his gift to the brethren. But once, a wilderness dweller overheard his moving pastoral song and informed the igumen. Saint John then revealed to the igumen that he had been a court singer. He tearfully implored him to remain in the wilderness with his flock. igumen was afraid that the emperor would find out that his favorite court singer was on the Holy Mountain and force him to return to court. Wishing to avoid the emperor’s displeasure the igumen journeyed to Constantinople to explain what had become of John and begged him not to hinder the young man from his salvific path. John Koukouzelis sang on the right cleros in the cathedral on Sundays and feastdays. Once, after singing an Akathist before an icon of the Mother of God, John was granted a great mercy. The Mother of God appeared to him in a dream and said, “Rejoice, John, and do not cease to sing. For that, I shall not forsake you.” With these works she placed into John’s hand a golden coin, then became invisible. This coin was placed beneath the icon. Many miracles have been credited to the coin and the icon. The icon, named the “Koukouzelissa” in memory of Saint John is located in the Lavra monastery of Saint Athanasius. It is commemorated on October 1, and on the 10th Friday after Pascha. Mother of God appeared to Saint John again and healed him of a grievous affliction of his legs, caused by the long standing in church. Saint John’s remaining days were spent in intense ascetic efforts. He also worked hard on the discipline of church singing, gaining the title of both master teacher and regent (overseer). arranged and compiled melodies for church stichera verses, troparia and kontakia. He edited texts of hymns and wrote his own troparia. Some of his compositions are also in the following manuscripts: “A Book, by the Will of God Encompassing All the Order of Progression of Church Services, Compiled by Master Teacher John Koukouzelis,” “Progression of Services, Compiled by Master Teacher John Koukouzelis, “From the Beginning of Great Vespers through to the Completion of the Divine Liturgy,” and “The Science of Song and Singing Signs with all the Legitimate Hand-Placement and with all the Arrangements of Song.” the hour of his death, Saint John took his leave of the brethren, and in his last wishes bade them to bury him in the Church of the Archangel that he built. Church singers reverence Saint John Koukouzelis as their own special patron saint.

Greece, 1316-1359, Gregory Palamas, Thessalonica Macedonia, Mt Athos, Hesychast and uncreated light defender
Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 1316-1359, Gregory Palamas, Saint and Hesychast Defender, at Vatopedi, the holy Evangelist John the Theologian appeared to him in a vision and promised him his spiritual protection.; Hesychasm, Hesychast controversy, 1330's ; Lavra of St Athanasius; St Gregory Palamas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 14 ; Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica, was born in the year 1296 in Constantinople. Saint Gregory’s father became a prominent dignitary at the court of Andronicus II Paleologos (1282-1328), but he soon died, and Andronicus himself took part in the raising and education of the fatherless boy. Endowed with fine abilities and great diligence, Gregory mastered all the subjects which then comprised the full course of medieval higher education. The emperor hoped that the youth would devote himself to government work. But Gregory, barely twenty years old, withdrew to Mount Athos in the year 1316 (other sources say 1318) and became a novice in the Vatopedi monastery under the guidance of the monastic Elder Saint Nikodemos of Vatopedi (July 11). There he was tonsured and began on the path of asceticism. A year later, the holy Evangelist John the Theologian appeared to him in a vision and promised him his spiritual protection. Gregory’s mother and sisters also became monastics. the demise of the Elder Νikόdēmos, Saint Gregory spent eight years of spiritual struggle under the guidance of the Elder Nikephoros, and after the latter’s death, Gregory transferred to the Lavra of Saint Athanasius (July 5). Here he served in the trapeza, and then became a church singer. But after three years, he resettled in the small skete of Glossia, striving for a greater degree of spiritual perfection. The head of this monastery began to teach the young man the method of unceasing prayer and mental activity, which had been cultivated by monastics, beginning with the great desert ascetics of the fourth century: Evagrius Pontikos and Saint Macarius of Egypt (January 19). on, in the eleventh century, Saint Simeon the New Theologian (March 12) had provided detailed instruction in mental activity for those praying in an outward manner, and the ascetics of Athos put it into practice. The experienced use of mental prayer (or prayer of the heart), requiring solitude and quiet, is called “Hesychasm” (from the Greek “hesychia” meaning calm, silence), and those practicing it were called “hesychasts.” his stay at Glossia the future hierarch Gregory became fully imbued with the spirit of hesychasm and adopted it as an essential part of his life. In the year 1326, because of the threat of Turkish invasions, he and the brethren retreated to Thessalonica, where he was then ordained to the holy priesthood. Gregory combined his priestly duties with the life of a hermit. Five days of the week he spent in silence and prayer, and only on Saturday and Sunday did he come out to his people. He celebrated divine services and preached sermons. For those present in church, his teaching often evoked both tenderness and tears. Sometimes he visited theological gatherings of the city’s educated youth, headed by the future patriarch, Isidore. After he returned from a visit to Constantinople, he found a place suitable for solitary life near Thessalonica the region of Bereia. Soon he gathered here a small community of solitary monks and guided it for five years. 1331 the saint withdrew to Mount Athos and lived in solitude at the skete of Saint Savva, near the Lavra of Saint Athanasius. In 1333 he was appointed Igumen of the Esphigmenou monastery in the northern part of the Holy Mountain. In 1336 the saint returned to the skete of Saint Savva, where he devoted himself to theological works, continuing with this until the end of his life. the 1330s events took place in the life of the Eastern Church which put Saint Gregory among the most significant universal apologists of Orthodoxy, and brought him great renown as a teacher of hesychasm. the year 1330 the learned monk Barlaam had arrived in Constantinople from Calabria, in Italy. He was the author of treatises on logic and astronomy, a skilled and sharp-witted orator, and he received a university chair in the capital city and began to expound on the works of Saint Dionysius the Areopagite (October 3), whose “apophatic” (“negative”, in contrast to “kataphatic” or “positive”) theology was acclaimed in equal measure in both the Eastern and the Western Churches. Soon Barlaam journeyed to Mt Athos, where he became acquainted with the spiritual life of the hesychasts. Saying that it was impossible to know the essence of God, he declared mental prayer a heretical error. Journeying from Mount Athos to Thessalonica, and from there to Constantinople, and later again to Thessalonica, Barlaam entered into disputes with the monks and attempted to demonstrate the created, material nature of the light of Tabor (i.e. at the Transfiguration). He ridiculed the teachings of the monks about the methods of prayer and about the uncreated light seen by the hesychasts. Gregory, at the request of the Athonite monks, replied with verbal admonitions at first. But seeing the futility of such efforts, he put his theological arguments in writing. Thus appeared the “Triads in Defense of the Holy Hesychasts” (1338). Towards the year 1340 the Athonite ascetics, with the assistance of the saint, compiled a general response to the attacks of Barlaam, the so-called “Hagiorite Tome.” At the Constantinople Council of 1341 in the church of Hagia Sophia Saint Gregory Palamas debated with Barlaam, focusing upon the nature of the light of Mount Tabor. On May 27, 1341 the Council accepted the position of Saint Gregory Palamas, that God, unapproachable in His Essence, reveals Himself through His energies, which are directed towards the world and are able to be perceived, like the light of Tabor, but which are neither material nor created. The teachings of Barlaam were condemned as heresy, and he himself was anathemized and fled to Calabria. the dispute between the Palamites and the Barlaamites was far from over. To these latter belonged Barlaam’s disciple, the Bulgarian monk Akyndinos, and also Patriarch John XIV Kalekos (1341-1347); the emperor Andronicus III Paleologos (1328-1341) was also inclined toward their opinion. Akyndinos, whose name means “one who inflicts no harm,” actually caused great harm by his heretical teaching. Akyndinos wrote a series of tracts in which he declared Saint Gregory and the Athonite monks guilty of causing church disorders. The saint, in turn, wrote a detailed refutation of Akyndinos’ errors. The patriarch supported Akyndinos and called Saint Gregory the cause of all disorders and disturbances in the Church (1344) and had him locked up in prison for four years. In 1347, when John the XIV was replaced on the patriarchal throne by Isidore (1347-1349), Saint Gregory Palamas was set free and was made Archbishop of Thessalonica. 1351 the Council of Blachernae solemnly upheld the Orthodoxy of his teachings. But the people of Thessalonica did not immediately accept Saint Gregory, and he was compelled to live in various places. On one of his travels to Constantinople the Byzantine ship fell into the hands of the Turks. Even in captivity, Saint Gregory preached to Christian prisoners and even to his Moslem captors. The Hagarenes were astonished by the wisdom of his words. Some of the Moslems were unable to endure this, so they beat him and would have killed him if they had not expected to obtain a large ransom for him. A year later, Saint Gregory was ransomed and returned to Thessalonica. Gregory performed many miracles in the three years before his death, healing those afflicted with illness. On the eve of his repose, Saint John Chrysostom appeared to him in a vision. With the words “To the heights! To the heights!” Saint Gregory Palamas fell asleep in the Lord on November 14, 1359. In 1368 he was canonized at a Constantinople Council under Patriarch Philotheus (1354-1355, 1364-1376), who compiled the Life and Services to the saint.

Greece, 1349-1460, Despotate of Morea, sons of the emperor, Southern Greece, Sparta
Morea, 1349-1460, Despotate of Morea; Despotate of the Morea or Despotate of Mystras was a province of the Byzantine Empire which existed between the mid-14th and mid-15th centuries. Its territory varied in size during its existence but eventually grew to include almost all the southern Greek peninsula now known as the Peloponnese, which was known as the Morea during the medieval and early modern periods. The territory was usually ruled by one or more sons of the current Byzantine emperor, who were given the title of despotes (in this context it should not be confused with despotism). Its capital was the fortified city of Mystras, near ancient Sparta, which became an important centre of the Palaiologan Renaissance. in the Peloponnesos penninsula; Icon of the Mother of God of Andronicus, Commemorated on October 22 ;

Greece, 1450-1821, History Folder, Ottoman Period

Greece, 1450-1821, Ottoman Greece
Greece, Ottoman Greece 1450-1821 ; New Martyr Acacius the Martyr of Mt Athos and Seres, Commemorated on May 1;

Greece, 1400, 15th Century Folder, Three Hands Icon arrives at Hilander

Greece, 1457, Three Hands Icon arrives at Hilandar monastery, miraculously on a donkey
Hilandar monastery; Icon of the Mother of God "of the Three Hands" on Mt Athos; Icon of the Mother of God the "Milk-Giver" of the Hilandar Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated July 3 ; Icon of the Mother of God œof the Three Hands ÂÂ on Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Damascus, Commemorated on December 4 ; St Daniel II the Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated December 20 ; it was time to choose the igumen for the Hilandar monastery on Mount Athos, Saint Daniel received the appointment. The saint was igumen at a most difficult time for the Holy Mountain. After the Crusaders were expelled from Palestine, they joined with the Arabs to plunder and loot the Athonite monasteries, not sparing anything sacred. St Sava I, First Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated January 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God of the Akathist, Commemorated January 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God the œMilkgiverÂÂ, Commemorated on January 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God, the "Priestly", Commemorated January 12 ; Hieromartyr Damascene of Hilandar of Mt Athos, Commemorated January 16 ; Venerable Stephen (In Monasticism Simeon), the Myrrhgusher and Prince of Serbia, Commemorated on February 13 ; Venerable Damian of Esphigmenou of Mt Athos, Commemorated February 23 ; Translation of the relics of St Nicephorus the Patriarch of Constantinople, Commemorated on March 13 ; Icon of the Mother of God œof the AkathistÂÂ, Commemorated on March 27; New Martyr Acacius the Martyr of Mt Athos and Seres, Commemorated on May 1; Prophet Isaiah, Commemorated on May 9 ; St Nicodemus the Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated on May 11 ; Venerable Paisius of Hilandar, Bulgaria, Commemorated on June 19; Icon of the Mother of God “Of the Three Handsâ€, Commemorated on June 28; Icon of the Mother of God, “Of the Three Handsâ€: In the eighth century during the time of the Iconoclasts, Saint John of Damascus (December 4) was zealous in his veneration of holy icons. Because of this, he was slandered by the emperor and iconoclast Leo III the Isaurian (717-740), who informed the Damascus caliph that Saint John was committing treasonous acts against him. The caliph gave orders to cut off the hand of the monk and take it to the marketplace. Towards evening Saint John, having asked the caliph for the cut-off hand, put it to its joint and fell to the ground before the icon of the Mother of God. The monk begged Our Lady to heal the hand, which had written in defense of Orthodoxy. After long prayer he fell asleep and saw in a dream that the All-Pure Mother of God had turned to him promising him quick healing. this the Mother of God bid him toil without fail with this hand. Having awakened from sleep, Saint John saw that his hand was unharmed. In thankfulness for this healing Saint John placed on the icon a hand fashioned of silver, from which the icon received its name “Of Three Hands.â€ (Some iconographers, in their ignorance, have mistakenly depicted the Most Holy Theotokos with three arms and three hands.) According to Tradition, Saint John wrote a hymn of thanksgiving to the Mother of God: “All of creation rejoices in You, O Full of Grace,â€ which appears in place of the hymn “It is Truly Meetâ€ in the Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great. John Damascene accepted monasticism at the monastery of Saint Savva the Sanctified and there bestowed his wonderworking icon. The Lavra presented the icon “Of Three Handsâ€ in blessing to Saint Savva, Archbishop of Serbia (+ 1237, January 12). During the time of an invasion of Serbia by the Turks, some Christians who wanted to protect the icon, entrusted it to the safekeeping of the Mother of God Herself. They placed it upon a donkey, which without a driver proceeded to Athos and stopped in front of the Hilandar monastery. The monks put the icon in the monastery’s cathedral church (katholikon). During a time of discord over the choice of igumen, the Mother of God deigned to head the monastery Herself, and from that time Her holy icon has occupied the igumen’s place in the temple. At the Hilandar monastery there is chosen only a vicar, and from the holy icon the monks take a blessing for every obedience. Greek usage, this Icon is commemorated on June 28; but on July 12 in Slavic usage. Icon of the Mother of God the œMilk-Giver ÂÂ of the Hilandar Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 3;

Greece, 1500, 16th Century History Folder, Sea Battle of Lepanto, Gulf of Corinth

Greece, 1571, Sea Battle of Lepanto, Gulf of Corinth, HRE over Turks
Corinth, 1571, Sea Battle of Lepanto, Gulf of Corinth (Lepanto) ; Sea Battle of Lepanto (in Gulf of Lepanto now known as Gulf of Corinth); GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON, APOLOGIST and WRITER, 1936, Commemorated June 12 ;

Greece, 1600, 17th Century Folder, New Martyrs

Greece, 1680, New Martyr Stamatius of Volos, Thessaly, accused of accepting Islam, confessed, beheaded
Volos, Thessaly; New Martyr Stamatius of Volos, Commemorated August 16 ; New Martyr Stamatius was a native of the city of Volos, Thessaly. They accused him of accepting Islam, but he bravely confessed himself a Christian and was beheaded by the sword at Constantinople in 1680.

Greece, 1700, 18th Century Folder, Kollyvades Movement

Greece, 1732-1778, Rousseau, enlightenment, modern political thought, Facism, Naziism, Communism, democracy, progressive
Switzerland, 1732-1778, Rousseau, enlightenment, modern political, social thought, Facism, Naziism, Communism, democracy, progressive; Rousseau; 28 June 1712 - 2 July 1778) was a Genevan philosopher, writer, and composer. His political philosophy influenced the progress of the Enlightenment throughout Europe, as well as aspects of the French Revolution and the development of modern political, economic and educational thought.[1] Discourse on Inequality and The Social Contract are cornerstones in modern political and social thought. Rousseau's sentimental novel Julie, or the New Heloise (1761) was important to the development of preromanticism and romanticism in fiction.[2][3] His Emile, or On Education (1762) is an educational treatise on the place of the individual in society. Rousseau's autobiographical writings—the posthumously published Confessions (composed in 1769), which initiated the modern autobiography, and the unfinished Reveries of the Solitary Walker (composed 1776–1778)—exemplified the late-18th-century "Age of Sensibility", and featured an increased focus on subjectivity and introspection that later characterized modern writing. befriended fellow philosopher Denis Diderot in 1742, and would later write about Diderot's romantic troubles in his Confessions. During the period of the French Revolution, Rousseau was the most popular of the philosophers among members of the Jacobin Club. He was interred as a national hero in the Panthéon in Paris, in 1794, 16 years after his death. Absolved From Being Good-Mannered: The Romantic Totalitarianism of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, May 20, 2021 ;

Greece, 1751-1805, Macarius ofCorinth, Kollvades, Mystic, Spriitual Writer, Philokalia
Greece, 1751-1805, Macarius ofCorinth, Kollvades, Mystic, Spriitual Write; of Corinth [birth name: Macarius Notaras ( was born in Corinth in 1731 and died in Chios in April 1805. Macarius as Metropolitan bishop of Corinth, was a mystic and spiritual writer who worked to revive and mostly sustain the Orthodox Church under Turkish rule. is most famous for working with St. Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain in collecting and compiling the ascetic text of the Philokalia.[1] 1 Prayer of the Heart 2 Beauty shall save the World 3 See also 4 References 5 External links of the Heart his friend St. Nicodemus, Makarios compiled the five tomes of the Philokalia that were first published in Venice in 1782. It was the publication of these sacred and spiritual texts that lead to a renewal of the hesychast movement within the Orthodox. shall save the World term used Philokalia (love of the beautiful) for the texts, was to enshrine the history of the Jesus Prayer (the Prayer of the heart) and the spiritual practice of this is called Hesychasm. It is this love of beauty that revives and gives faith to the hopeless. history of the prayer begins with its earliest fathers including St Anthony the Great and the text ends with St Gregory Palamas. The title conveys the contemplative tradition. In that it teaches understanding of the inner or mystical Kingdom of God within each person. The spirit of God is an ember, one must cultivate the ember into an open fire. This perpetual fire burns in the heart, in love for all things, which is to share in the energy of God, which is love. (Leviticus 9:24) is within the Philokalia that one learns how to properly navigate through the passions and depravity of existence called the World. object of contemplation being "the love of beauty" or infinite beauty which is God. For if existence was truly evil it could not contain nor express beauty. This expression conveys the truth about the divine (ascetic) life and purpose which the heart learns through practise of the Prayer. Which is called Hesychasm. in his energies is love. It is this beauty, the Russian philosophers held, that would "will save the World".[2] Corinth; Venerable Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated on August 18 ; Venerable Makarius of Corinth, Commemorated on April 17; Makarios was born in Trikala, of Corinth in 1731, to devout parents who were descended from the famous Notaras family of Constantinople. His father’s name was George and his mother’s was Anastasia. In Baptism he received the name Michael. His teacher in Kephalonia was named Eustathios. Michael was very zealous for the solitary life, and so he left his parents’ house in secret, and went to the Great Cave Monastery. The Monastery was so named because it is the largest monastery of the Peloponnesos, and it was built in front of a cave. His father discovered where he was, however, and had Michael sent back home, where he spent much of his time studying the Divine Scriptures and other edifying books. Corinth had lacked a teacher for a long time, Michael taught the young people for six years without payment. Even when he was very young, it was apparent that he did not care for the material things of this world, but only for spiritual treasures. When his father appointed him as the supervisor of an area where he could become very wealthy, he gave his money to the poor, and his father scolded him. excelled as a teacher, and the Corinthians loved him for his exemplary way of life. After the death of His godfather Archbishop Parthenios of Corinth in 1764, they suggested to Patriarch Samuel of Constantinople that he appoint Michael, who was then a layman, as his successor. Thus, he passed through the various degrees of ordination and was consecrated as Archbishop of Corinth by Patriarch Samuel. blessed one did not seek the hierarchal office for power, or as a means of acquiring wealth, but out of his paternal concern for the security and the salvation of his flock, for which he would have to render an account to the Lord and God of all. He rid the Church of corrupt and ineffectual priests and replaced them with priests who were virtuous and qualified. Those who were not qualified were sent to monasteries to be educated and trained how to serve. the Russo-Turkish War began in 1768, Archbishop Makarios was forced to flee to Zakynthos with his family, and from there to Hydra, where he lived in a monastery. When things settled down, the Holy Synod of Constantinople chose a new Archbishop of Corinth, perhaps because Archbishop Makarios had abandoned his See.1 visited Hydra and from there he went to Chios. From Chios he went to Mount Athos, fulfilling his persistent and praiseworthy desire to visit the Holy Mountain and to experience its way of life. When the divine Makarios arrived on Mount Athos in 1777, he settled in the kelli2 of Saint Anthony, which belonged to his compatriot Elder David. There he met Saint Nikodemos the Hagiorite once again. At that time, the Athonite community was divided by quarrels and controversies over Memorial Services and kollyva. The reason for the dispute was a disagreement about when the departed ought to be commemorated in church. Church’s Tradition is to have services for the departed on Saturdays, and that Memorial Services are not permitted on Sundays or Feast Days. Hence, disputes arose out of the intense quarrels and contradictions which also extended to other areas of Church life. The situation there saddened the hierarch. Because of the riots and disturbances on the Holy Mountain, he feared for his own life, and so he returned to Chios. After remaining there for a brief time, he departed for Patmos. his stay in Patmos, the Saint sought a permanent residence, and since he was attracted by the location, he founded the Sacred Kathisma3 of All Saints in 1782. the Saint’s father reposed, his two brothers wanted him to act as executor of his will. Saint Makarios gave everything to his brothers without keeping anything for himself. Then he returned to Chios to obtain some letters of recommendation, and went to Smyrna to meet with Prince John Maurogordatos of Moldovo-Vlakhia.4 The Prince knew Saint Makarios by reputation, and therefore he received him with reverence and respect for him as a man of God. Not only was he happy to show him hospitality in his home, but Maurogordatos also contributed money for the publication of The Philokalia, and for the publication of the Holy Catechism of Metropolitan Platon of Moscow. Smyrna the Saint returned to Chios. He chose his place of residence at the church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul in the north-northwestern edges of Vrontados at the foot of Aippus. He found spiritual peace with Saint Athanasios Parios (who wrote his Life), Saints Nikephoros and Niphon of Chios, Gregory of Nisyros, and Athanasios of Armenia, all of whom had left the Holy Mountain several years earlier, because of the disturbances and scandals over Memorial Services. Makarios remained in his hermitage on Chios for the rest of his life (1790-1805), engaging in severe ascetical struggles, practicing interior prayer, writing books, confessing and counseling people, instructing them in the Faith, inspiring them to virtue, and helping those in need. also prepared several individuals who had denied Christ to go back to the place where they had done this, and confess that they only worshiped Christ, the true God. Of course, the Turks put these New Martyrs to death when they heard such talk, so he encouraged the martyrs by his words, and strengthened them by prayer and fasting, so that they would not lose their courage and deny Christ again. Makarios departed to the Lord on April 17, 1805. His honorable body was buried in the courtyard of the church of the Holy Apostles Peter and Paul on the south side. The recovery of his relics took place in 1808. It has been suggested that Saint Makarios was replaced because the Turks thought that he encouraged the Greeks in their desire to revolt. In any case, the Saint retained his rank and was permitted to serve unhindered anywhere he wished. A Kelli is a monk’s cell, or a monastic establishment consisting of a building with a chapel in it, and some surrounding land. Usually it is occupied by three monks. In an Orthodox context, a Kathisma refers to a division of the Psalter, a chair or seat, or a monastic establishment, perhaps a type of hermitage. This region is now part of modern Romania. St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24; Athanasius Parios, the distinguished theologian and great teacher of the Greek nation, was born in the village of Kostos on the island of Paros around 1721—1722. His father, Apostolos Toulios, was from Siphnos, and his mother was a native of Paros. future saint was a leading member of the Kollyvades movement which began on Mount Athos in the middle of the eighteenth century. The movement derives its name from the koliva (boiled wheat) which is used during memorial services. Its proponents were Athonite monks who adhered strictly to holy Tradition, and were opposed to unwarranted innovations. They were in favor of the frequent reception of Holy Communion, and they practiced unceasing prayer of the heart. They insisted that memorial services should not be performed on Sundays, because that is the day of the Lord’s Resurrection. In the Orthodox Church Saturday is the usual day for the commemoration of the dead. Athanasius went to Mount Athos in 1752. There he was ordained to the holy priesthood by Saint Macarius of Corinth (April 17), but was forced to leave the Holy Mountain when some of the monks rose in opposition to the Kollyvades. The righteous one was unjustly slandered for his views on frequent Communion and for his opposition to memorial services on Sundays. the result of personal attacks and intrigues against him, Saint Athanasius was suspended from exercising his priestly office from 1776—1781, and was even accused of being a heretic. When the charges against him were later proven to be absurd and unfounded, his suspension was lifted, and he was restored to his former rank. Athanasius knew and influenced many of his fellow Kollyvades, such as Saint Macarius of Corinth, Saint Nikēphóros of Chios (May 1), Saint Arsenius of Paros (January 31), and Saint Nikodemos of the Holy Mountain (July 14). He taught Saint Nikēphóros, and he encouraged Saint Nikodemos to publish a collection of the writings of Saint Gregory Palamas (November 14). Unfortunately, his manuscript was lost before it could be printed. teaching at the Athonias Academy and in Thessalonica, Saint Athanasius journeyed to the island of Chios in 1788, where he taught in the gymnasium for twenty-five years, and also served as Director of schools. He was a leading educator and distinguished theologian who revived the art of eloquent speech on Chios by teaching logic, rhetoric, metaphysics, and theology. His TREATISE ON RHETORIC, an analysis of some of the orations of Demosthenes, was a most influential work. Athanasius wrote many other useful books and treatises on various topics such as A HANDBOOK OF APOLOGETICS, “The Great Blessing of Water,â€ “On the Second Sunday of Great Lent,â€ “The Kneeling Prayers on Pentecost,â€ “On the Holy Icons,â€ “On Memorial Services,â€ “On the New Martyrs,â€ “On the Angels and Divine Beauty,â€ as well as numerous letters dealing with diverse subjects. His most important book was the EPITOME, which deals with Orthodox dogma. Athanasius was also a prolific writer of saints’ Lives and of liturgical services in their honor. He wrote the lives of Saint Mark the New (June 5) and Saint Macarius of Corinth, among others. He also wrote the Preface for the NEW LEIMONARION (New Spiritual Meadow), a collection of saints’ lives and services begun by Saint Macarius, with additional material contributed by Saint Nikēphóros of Chios and by Saint Athanasius himself. Athanasius retired as Director of schools in 1812, and went to join Saint Nikēphóros at the Hermitage of Saint George at Resta, Chios where he spent his final days. He departed to the Lord on June 24, 1813 at the age of ninety. Athanasius was very zealous for the teachings of Christ and His Church, and patiently endured persecution and suffering during his life because of his beliefs. Since he was opposed to the so-called Age of Enlightenment and fought against the “progressiveâ€ spirit of his time, he was censured by some of his contemporaries. Although his detractors enjoyed a certain fame during their lifetime, they are all but forgotten today. On the other hand, Saint Athanasius has been glorified by God and was officially recognized as a saint of the Orthodox Church in 1995.

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 1754-1776, Kollyvades Movement, prayer of the heart
Mt Athos, 1754-1776, Kollyvades Movement; Venerable Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated on August 18 ; St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24;

Greece, 1754-1776, Ottoman Greece, Kollyvades Movement, prayer of the heart
Mt Athos, 1754-1776, Kollyvades Movement; St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24;

Greece, 1821 - Present, History Folder, Modern Greece

Greece, 1828-Present, Modern Greece
Greece, 1828-Present, Modern Greece;

Greece, 1800, 19th Century Folder, Weeping Tikhvin Icon, Mt Athos

Greece, 1821-1832, Greek War of Independence
Greece, 1821-1832, Greek War of Independence; St Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated on January 31; 1840 Saint Arsenius entered the Monastery of Saint George on the island of Paros. Daniel had passed away in 1837. Before his repose, he asked his disciple to take his remains to Mt. Athos after two years. Arsenius left Plolegandros in obedience to Father Daniel’s request, planning to stop on Paros then continue to the Holy Mountain. Paros the abbot of Saint George’s Monastery, Father Elias Georgiadis, told Saint Arsenius that it was God’s will for him to remain on Paros. was providential, because Mt. Athos was undergoing great difficulty after the Greek War of Independence. 3,000 Turkish soldiers occupied Athos, resulting in the departure of 5,000 of the 6,000 monks.

Greece, 1823, Saint Pelagia of Tinos
Greece, 1823, Saint Pelagia of Tinos Tinos Island (Agean Sea); Icon of the Mother of God "Tinos", Commemorated January 30 ; The Annunciation of our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, Commemorated on March 25;

Greece, 1832-1862, Greek King, Otto of Greece
Greece, Greek King, 1832-1862, Otto of Greece;

Greece, 1862-1913, Greek King, George I of Greece, Dutch Royal, Elected King, Expanded Greece, Killed
Greece, Greek King, 1862-1913, George I of Greece;

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 1877, The Weeping Tikhvin Icon
Mt Athos, 1877, The Weeping Tikhvin Icon; Icon of the Mother of God Weeping "œTikhvin"Â on Mt Athos, Commemorated on February 17;

Greece, 1900, 20th Century History Folder, New Martyr Ephraim

Greece, 1908, May 4, 1908: Zebulun's Seal Date
Greece, 1908, May 4, 1908: Zebulun's Seal Date; Greece, Greek King, 1862-1913, George I of Greece;

Greece, 1950, Amoman Mountain near Nea Makri
Amoman Mountain near Nea Makri; Monastery of Saint Ephraim, Nea Makri; New Martyr Ephraim, Commemorated on May 5;

Greece, Macedonia Folder, its rivers, and mountains

Macedonia, Greece
Macedonia ancient kingdom; Macedonia Region; Macedonian Slavs, Republic of Macedonia; Martyr Acacius of Apamea, Commemorated July 28 ; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated July 30 ; Apostle Silvanus of the Seventy, Commemorated on July 30 ; Apostle Matthias of the Seventy, Commemorated on August 9 ; St Joachim of Osogovo, Commemorated on August 16 ; Martyr Lupus the Slave of St Demetrius of Thessalonica, Commemorated on August 23 ; Apostle Urban of the Seventy, Commemorated on October 31 ; St Stephen Urosh, King of Serbia, Commemorated on December 2 ; Monkmartyr Cosmas of St Anne Skete, Mt Athos, Commemorated December 3 ; Glorification of the Priestmartyr Alexander Hotovitzky, Commemorated December 4 ; Venerable Nectarius of Bitolya and Mt Athos, Commemorated on December 5 ; Greatmartyr Anastasia the ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂœDeliverer from PotionsÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ, Commemorated on December 22 ; Martyr Theodota who suffered under Diocletian, Commemorated December 22 ; Venerable Simon the Myrrh-gusher of Mt Athos, Commemorated on December 28 ; Virginmartyr Anysia at Thessalonica, Commemorated on December 30 ; St Basil the Great the Archbishop of Caesarea, in Cappadocia, Commemorated January 1 ; Apostle Parmenas the Deacon of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Silvanus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Urban of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Carpus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Mark of the Seventy, called John, Commemorated on January 4; Venerable Romanus the Martyr, Commemorated January 5 ; Venerable Macarius of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on January 6 ; Venerable Maximus Kavsokalyvites of Mt Athos, Commemorated on January 13 ; Venerable Gabriel, Founder of Lesnov Monastery in Bulgaria, Commemorated January 15 ; Martyr Danax the Reader, in Macedonia, Commemorated on January 16 ; Venerable Dionysius of Olympus, Commemorated January 24 ; Venerable Philotheus the Founder of Philotheou Monastery of Mt Athos, Commemorated January 24 ; SILAS, MISSIONARY COMPANION OF PAUL, Commemorated January 26 ; St Joseph the Bishop of Thessalonica, and brother of St Theodore of Studion, Commemorated January 26 ; The Meeting of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Temple, Commemorated on February 2 ; Hieromartyr Charalampus the Bishop of Magnesia in Thessaly, Commemorated on February 10 ; CYRIL AND METHODIUS, MISSIONARIES TO THE SLAVS (14 FEB 869); St Hilarion the Georgian, the New, Commemorated February 14 ; Repose of St Cyril, Equal of the Apostles and Teacher of the Slavs, Commemorated on February 14 ; St Eustathius the Archbishop of Antioch, Commemorated on February 21; St Porphyrius the Bishop of Gaza, Commemorated on February 26; Hieromartyr Polycarp the Bishop of Smyrna, Commemorated February 23 ; St Gregory Dialogus, the Pope of Rome, Commemorated on March 12; Martyr Alexander of Macedonia, Commemorated on March 13 ; Martyr Matrona of Thessalonica, Commemorated on March 27; Hieromartyr Mark the Bishop of Arethusa, who suffered under Julian the Apostate, Commemorated on March 29 ; St Plato the Confessor of Studion, Commemorated on April 5; Venerable Theophilus the Myrrhgusher of Macedonia; Glorification of the Priestmartyr Alexander Hotovitzky; Martyr Theodota who suffered under Diocletian; Martyr Danax the Reader, in Macedonia, Commemorated on January 16 ; Icon of the Mother of God ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂœCzestochowaÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ, Commemorated on March 6 ; Apostle Epaphroditus of the Seventy, Commemorated on March 30; Venerable Joseph the Hymnographer, Commemorated on April 4; Venerable Theonas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on April 4; Martyr Agathopodes the Deacon, and those with him, at Thessalonica, Commemorated on April 5; Venerable Theodora of Thessalonica, Commemorated on April 5; St Methodius, Equal of the Apostles and Archbishop of Moravia, Enlightener of the Slavs, Commemorated on April 6; New Martyr Raphael of Lesbos, Commemorated on April 9; St Callinicus of Cernica the Bishop of Rimnicului in Romania, Commemorated on April 11; Virginmartyr Agape in Thessalonica, Commemorated on April 16 ; Venerable John the Disciple of the Venerable Gregory of Decapolis, Commemorated on April 18; Monkmartyr Agathangelus of Esphigmenou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 19; Right-believing Tamara, Queen of Georgia, Commemorated on May 1; St Boris (in Holy Baptism Michael), Equal of the Apostles, Prince and Baptizer of Bulgaria, Commemorated on May 2; Greatmartyr Irene of Thessalonica, Commemorated on May 5; Martyr Barbarus in Thessaly, who was a robber, Commemorated on May 6; Venerable Nilus the Myrrhgusher of Lavra of Mt Athos, Commemorated on May 7; Equal of the Apostles and Teacher of the Slavs, Methodius, Commemorated on May 11; Hieromartyr Mocius the Presbyter of Amphipolis in Macedonia, Commemorated on May 11; St Stephen the Archbishop of Constantinople, Commemorated on May 17; Commemoration of the Holy Fathers of the Second Ecumenical Council, Commemorated on May 22; Apostle Carpus of the Seventy, Commemorated on May 26 ; Hieromartyr Astius the Bishop of Dyrrachium in Macedonia, Commemorated on June 4; St David of Thessaloniki, Commemorated on June 26 ; Venerable Theophilus the Myrrhgusher of Macedonia, Commemorated on July 8;

Macedon Kingdom
larger Macedonia Region; Kingdom of Macedon; Venerable Theophilus the Myrrhgusher of Macedonia; Apostle Andrew, the Holy and All-Praised First-Called;

Greater Macedonia Region
larger Macedonia Region; Equal of the Apostles Clement of Ochrid the Bishop of Greater Macedonia, Commemorated on July 27; Hieromartyr Charalampus the Bishop of Magnesia in Thessaly, Commemorated on February 10 ; Kingdom of Macedon; Venerable Theophilus the Myrrhgusher of Macedonia; Apostle Andrew, the Holy and All-Praised First-Called; Martyr Alexander of Macedonia, Commemorated on March 13; St Stephen the Archbishop of Constantinople, Commemorated on May 17;

Macedonia, Land of the Vlachs
Land of the Vlachs (a Romance language speaking group of Wallacians outside of Romania); St Athanasius of Lubensk the Patriarch of Constantinople, Commemorated on May 2;

Balkan peninsula
Balkan peninsula; Apostle Herodion of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4;

Greece, Macedonia, Thasos Island Folder

Nestos River

Nestos River Mouth (Philippi, Thasos, Thrace)
Nestos River Mouth (Thasos, Thrace);

Thasos, Macedonia
Thasos; New-martyr John of Thasos, Commemorated December 20 ;

Marias, Isle of Thasos
Marias, Isle of Thasos; New-martyr John of Thasos, Commemorated December 20 ;

Thasos, Isle of Thasos, Macedonia
Isle of Thasos; Martyr Mark on the Isle of Thasos (No information at this time) ; Venerable Joannicius the Great, Commemorated November 4 ; New-martyr John of Thasos, Commemorated December 20 ;

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos Folder

Mount Athos (The Holy Mountain), Macedonia, Greece
Mount Athos ; Athonite monasteries ; Venerable Dionysius the Orator of St Anne Skete of Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 9; Icon of the Mother of God "œof the Three Hands"Â on Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 12 ; Venerable John the Georgian, of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God "It Is Truly Meet"Commemorated July 13 ; Greatmartyr Marina (Margaret) of Antioch in Pisidia, Commemorated July 17 ; Dormition of the Righteous Anna, the Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos, Commemorated on July 25; Venerable Gerontius of St Anne Skete, Mt. Athos, Founder, Commemorated on July 26; Greatmartyr and Healer Panteleimon, Commemorated July 27 ; Venerable Gregory of Sinai, Mt. Athos, Commemorated on August 8; St Niphon the Patriarch of Constantinople of Mt Athos, Commemorated on August 11; The Dormition of our Most Holy Lady the Mother of God and Ever-Virgin Mary, Commemorated on August 15, Dormition = A peaceful and painless death, as well as the act of sleeping or falling asleep. ; Martyr Florus of Illyria, Commemorated on August 18; Venerable Theophanes of Dochiariou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on August 19; Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated on August 24; The Placing of the Cincture (Sash) of the Most Holy Mother of God, Commemorated on August 31; Venerable Anthony of the Kiev Far Caves, Commemorated on September 2; St George (John) of Georgia, Commemorated September 8 ; Martyr Menodora at Nicomedia, Commemorated on September 10; Venerable Hierotheus the Younger of Iveron of Mt Athos, Commemorated on September 13; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos; 6 Venerable Disciples of St Athanasius On Mt Athos; Monkmartyr Joseph of Dionysiou on Mt Athos, Commemorated on September 14; St Joseph the New of Partos the Metropolitan of Timishoara (Romania), Commemorated on September 15; Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer of Mt. Athos, Albania, Commemorated on October 1 ; Venerable Sergius the Obedient of the Kiev Near Caves, Commemorated on October 7; Venerable Euthymius the New of Thessalonica, and Monk of Mt Athos Commemorated on October 15; Monkmartyr Joseph of Dionysiou on Mt Athos, Commemorated on October 26; Monkmartyr James of Prodromou on Mt Athos, Commemorated on November 1; Icon of the Mother of God "the Joyful"Â, Commemorated on November 7 ; Venerable Nilus the Myrrhgusher of Mt Athos, Commemorated on November 12 ; St Gregory Palamas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated November 14 ; Venerable Gennadius of Vatopedi, Mt Athos, Commemorated on November 17 ; Righteous Michael the soldier of Potouka, Bulgaria, Commemorated November 22 ; Monkmartyr Cosmas of St Anne Skete, Mt Athos, Commemorated December 3 ; St George of Cernica and Caldarushani, Commemorated December 3 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Damascus, Commemorated on December 4 ; Venerable Philotheus of Karyes of Mt Athos, Commemorated December 5 ; Monastic Martyrs of Karyes, Commemorated on December 5 ; Venerable Nectarius of Bitolya and Mt Athos, Commemorated on December 5 ; Venerable Gregory the Founder of Grigoriou Monastery of Mt Athos, Commemorated on December 7 ; St Nectarius of Bitel, Commemorated December 15 ; St Daniel II the Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated December 20 ; Venerable Simon the Myrrh-gusher of Mt Athos, Commemorated on December 28 ; Venerable Macarius of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on January 6 ; St Gregory the Bishop of Agrigentum; Venerable Gregory the Founder of Grigoriou Monastery of Mt Athos; Greatmartyr Anastasia the "œDeliverer from Potions"Â, Commemorated on December 22 ; Venerable Melania the Younger of Rome, Commemorated December 31 ; St Basil the Great the Archbishop of Caesarea, in Cappadocia, Commemorated January 1 ; Venerable Romanus the Martyr, Commemorated January 5 ; Venerable Macarius of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on January 6 ; Venerable Antipas of Valaam Monastery, Commemorated January 10 ; Venerable Theodosius the Metropolitan of Trebizond, Commemorated on January 11 ; Icon of the Mother of God of the Akathist, Commemorated January 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God the "œMilkgiver"Â, Commemorated on January 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God, the "Priestly", Commemorated January 12 ; St Sava I, First Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated January 12 ; Venerable Maximus Kavsokalyvites of Mt Athos, Commemorated on January 13 ; Hieromartyr Damascene of Hilandar of Mt Athos, Commemorated January 16 ; Venerable Romilus of Ravenica, Commemorated on January 16 ; Venerable Hieromonk Alexei of Teklati, Commemorated on January 18 ; Icon of the Mother of God "Comfort" or "Consolation", Commemorated January 21 ; Icon of the Mother of God "œStabbed"Â, Commemorated on January 21 ; Icon of the Mother of God "Xenophon Hodigitria", Commemorated January 21 ; St George (John) of Georgia, Commemorated January 21 ; Venerable Maximus the Greek, Commemorated January 21 ; Venerable Neophytus of Vatopedi, Mt Athos, Commemorated January 21 ; St John, Commemorated on January 23 ; Venerable Dionysius of Olympus, Commemorated January 24 ; Venerable Philotheus the Founder of Philotheou Monastery of Mt Athos, Commemorated January 24 ; New Martyr Auxentius of Constantinople, Commemorated January 25 ; New Martyr Theodore, Commemorated on January 30 ; St Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated January 31 ; Venerable Nicholas the Confessor the Abbot of Studion, Commemorated on February 4 ; Icon of the Mother of God "Iveron", Commemorated February 12 ; Venerable Stephen (In Monasticism Simeon), the Myrrhgusher and Prince of Serbia, Commemorated on February 13 ; St Hilarion the Georgian, the New, Commemorated February 14 ; St Joseph of Dionysiou, Commemorated February 17 ; Hieromartyr Theodore of Atchara, Commemorated on February 17 ; Icon of the Mother of God Weeping "Tikhvin" on Mt Athos, Commemorated February 17 ; St Nicholas the Catholicos of Georgia, Commemorated February 18 ; Monkmartyr Damian of Philotheou, Commemorated February 23 ; Venerable Damian of Esphigmenou of Mt Athos, Commemorated February 23 ; Venerable Agapius of Vatopedi, Commemorated on March 1 ; St John the New Martyr of Bulgaria, Commemorated on March 5; St John of Khakhuli the Oqropiri, also called Chrysostom, Commemorated on March 10 ; Translation of the relics of St Nicephorus the Patriarch of Constantinople, Commemorated on March 13; Venerable Macarius the Abbot and Wonderworker of Kalyazin, Commemorated on March 17 ; St Innocent of Komel the Disciple of St Nilus of Sora, Vologda, Commemorated on March 19 ; Venerable Seraphim of Virits, Commemorated on March 21; Monkmartyr Euthymius of Prodromou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on March 22; Icon of the Mother of God "œof the Akathist", Commemorated on March 27; Appearance of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God, Commemorated on March 31; New Martyr Nicetas of Pojani and Serres, Commemorated on April 4; Venerable Theonas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on April 4; Venerable Gregory the Byzantine, Commemorated on April 6; New Martyr Raphael of Lesbos, Commemorated on April 9; St Callinicus of Cernica the Bishop of Rimnicului in Romania, Commemorated on April 11; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; St Basil Ratishvili of Georgia, Commemorated on April 18; Monkmartyr Agathangelus of Esphigmenou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 19; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19; Icon of the Mother of God of Mt. Athos, "œSweet Kissing"Â, Commemorated on April 21; St Basil the Bishop of Ostrog in Montenegro, Serbia, Commemorated on April 29; New Martyr Acacius the Martyr of Mt Athos and Seres, Commemorated on May 1; New Martyr Euthymius of Mt Athos, Commemorated on May 1; New Martyr Ignatius the Martyr of Mt Athos, Commemorated on May 1; Venerable Nicephorus of Chios, Commemorated on May 1; St Athanasius of Lubensk the Patriarch of Constantinople, Commemorated on May 2; Venerable Nicephorus of Mt. Athos, Albania, Commemorated on May 4; Icon of the Mother of God of Mt. Athos, "œSweet Kissing"Â, Commemorated on May 6; Venerable Nilus the Myrrhgusher of Lavra of Mt Athos, Commemorated on May 7; Monkmartyr Pachomius of Mt Athos, Commemorated on May 7; Repose of the Venerable Nilus the Abbot of Sora, Commemorated on May 7; Prophet Isaiah, Commemorated on May 9 ; Venerable Joseph of Optina, Commemorated on May 9; St Nicodemus the Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated on May 11 ; St Euthymius of Athos the translator, Commemorated on May 13; Martyrs killed by the Latins at the Iveron Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13; St Euthymius the New, Founder of the Iveron Monastery and His Fellow Georgian Saints of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13; St Michael the Confessor the Bishop of Synnada, Commemorated on May 23; St John Maximovitch the Metropolitan of Tobolsk, Commemorated on June 10 ; Venerable Peter of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on June 12; Venerable Arsenius the Abbot of Konevits, Commemorated on June 12; St (John) Tornike of Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 12; Venerable Niphon of Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 14; Right-believing Prince Lazarus the Great Martyr of Serbia, Commemorated on June 15; St Ephraim the Bulgarian, Patriarch of Serbia, Commemorated on June 15; Venerable Leontius the Hagiorite, Commemorated on June 18 ; Venerable Paisius of Hilandar, Bulgaria, Commemorated on June 19; Icon of the Mother of God "œthe Directress" from the Monastery of Xenophontos on Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 20; St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24; Venerable George of Mt. Athos, Georgian, Commemorated on June 27; Icon of the Mother of God of "œthe Three Hands"Â, Commemorated on June 28; Icon of the Mother of God the "œMilk-Giver"Â of the Hilandar Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 3; St George the God-Bearer, Commemorated on July 3; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5; Icon of the Mother of God "œEconomissa"Â, Commemorated on July 5; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5 ; Martyr Felix of Apollonia in Macedonia, Commemorated July 6 ; Venerable Theophilus the Myrrhgusher of Macedonia, Commemorated on July 8;

Pongosa Penninsula

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos History Folder, 600-1900

Greece, Mt Athos, 600, 7th Century Folder, St Peter the Athonite

Greece, Mt Athos, 900, 10th Century Folder, Georgian Monasteries, Saint Athanasius Larva, Iveron, Dochiariou

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 963, Lavra of St Athanasius, First Larva of Mt Athos, Economissa, Georgian
Macedonia, 963, Lavra of St Athanasius, First Larva of Mt Athos; Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer of Mt. Athos, Albania, Commemorated on October 1 ; St Gregory Palamas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 14 ; Venerable Gregory the Byzantine, Commemorated on April 6; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19; St Euthymius of Athos the translator, Commemorated on May 13; St Michael the Confessor the Bishop of Synnada, Commemorated on May 23; St (John) Tornike of Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 12; Venerable Niphon of Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 14; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5; 6 Venerable Disciples of St Athanasius On Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 5; Icon of the Mother of God "Economissa", Commemorated July 5 ; Economissa (or Stewardess) Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos depicts the Mother of God seated on a throne, with Her Son on her left knee. Saint Athanasius of Mt Athos (July 5) stands on her right, holding a model of the Great Lavra. On her left is Saint Michael of Synnada (May 23). Two angels hold a crown above her head. Mother of God has been considered the Stewardess of the Holy Mountain ever since the tenth century when the Great Lavra was being built. Athanasius of Mt Athos was abandoned by his monks because there was a shortage of food and money. He also left the half-built Lavra, and began walking toward Karyes, intending to ask for advice about whether or not to beg the emperor for the funds needed to complete the building. After about two hours, he saw a beautiful woman standing before him wearing a long blue veil. “I know your sorrow,â€ She said, “and I would like to help. Where are you going?â€ Athanasius explained everything that had happened, and She asked, “Have you deserted your monastery for a morsel of bread? Go back! You will have everything you need in abundance, if you do not abandon your monastery.â€ “Who are you?â€ the astonished saint inquired. “I am the Mother of your Lord,â€ She replied. Athanasius hesitated to believe Her, afraid of being deceived by the Evil One. Then he asked Her how he could be sure that Her words were true. “Do you see this rock?â€ she asked, pointing to the side of the path. “Strike it with your staff in the name of the Holy Trinity, and you will know who is speaking to you. Do not appoint a steward at any time, for from this time forward, I shall be the Stewardess of your monastery.â€ Athanasius did as he was told, and the rock split open. A stream of water began to flow out of the crack. When he turned to face the Mother of God and to ask forgiveness for his doubt, She had disappeared. to the monastery, Saint Athanasius found all the storerooms filled to capacity with food, wine, and oil. The building was completed, and soon the Lavra was filled with monks once again. this day, the Lavra does not have a steward. There is, however, a monk who serves as an assistant steward to the Mother of God. The Economissa Icon rests on a throne in the narthex of the main church, and She remains the Stewardess of the Lavra. Pilgrims venerate the Icon before entering the side chapel with the saint’s tomb. spring of Saint Athanasius still flows with healing water. Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5 ;

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 963-969, Byzantine Emperor, Nikephorus Phokas, Orthodox, Successful M. exploits
Byzantine Emperor, 963-969, Nikephorus Phokas ; Venerable Michael of Maleinus, Commemorated July 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God œQuick to HearÂ, Commemorated on November 9; Venerable Neophytus the Co-Founder of the Dochiariou Monastery of Mt Athos, Commemorated on November 9; Martyr Luke of Jerusalem, the Georgian, Commemorated on February 12; Venerable Simeon the New Theologian, Commemorated on March 12; St Euthymius of Athos the translator, Commemorated on May 13 ; St Euthymius the New, Founder of the Iveron Monastery and His Fellow Georgian Saints of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13 ; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5;

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 963-1003, Saint, Athanasius the Athonite
Greece, Macedonia, Mt. Athos, 940-1003, Saint, Athanasius the Athonite; St. Euthymius the New, Founder of the Iveron Monastery and His Fellow Georgian Saints of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13; St. Euthymius of Athos the translator, Commemorated on May 13;

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 975, Dochiariou Monastery founded by Euthymius, Georgian
Macedonia, 975-1024, Iberian Saint, Euthymius the Athonite, The Illuminator ; Son of Georgia, Iberian Saint, 955-1002, John the Iberian, John of Georgia; Venerable Euthymius, founder of Dochiariou Monastery (Mount Athos 10th c.), and Venerable Neophytus, Co-founder of the Monastery, Commemorated on November 9; St John of Georgia, Commemorated on November 4;

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 975-1024, Euthymius the Athonite, The Illuminator, Georgian
Macedonia, 975-1024, Iberian Saint, Euthymius the Athonite, The Illuminator ; Son of Georgia, Iberian Saint, 955-1002, John the Iberian, John of Georgia; St John of Georgia, Commemorated on November 4;

Greece, Mt Athos, 1200, 13th Century Folder, Serbian, Bulgarian Hilandar M, Crusaders at Bulgarian Zographou

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 1198, Founding of Hilandar monastery, Mt Athos (Serbian and Bulgarian)
Hilandar monastery; Icon of the Mother of God "of the Three Hands" on Mt Athos; Icon of the Mother of God the "Milk-Giver" of the Hilandar Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated July 3 ; Icon of the Mother of God ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Âœof the Three HandsÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ on Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Damascus, Commemorated on December 4 ; St Daniel II the Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated December 20 ; St Sava I, First Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated January 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God of the Akathist, Commemorated January 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God the ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂœMilkgiverÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ, Commemorated on January 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God, the "Priestly", Commemorated January 12 ; Hieromartyr Damascene of Hilandar of Mt Athos, Commemorated January 16 ; Venerable Stephen (In Monasticism Simeon), the Myrrhgusher and Prince of Serbia, Commemorated on February 13 ; Venerable Damian of Esphigmenou of Mt Athos, Commemorated February 23 ; Translation of the relics of St Nicephorus the Patriarch of Constantinople, Commemorated on March 13 ; Icon of the Mother of God ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Âœof the AkathistÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ, Commemorated on March 27; New Martyr Acacius the Martyr of Mt Athos and Seres, Commemorated on May 1; Prophet Isaiah, Commemorated on May 9 ; St Nicodemus the Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated on May 11 ; Venerable Paisius of Hilandar, Bulgaria, Commemorated on June 19; Icon of the Mother of God of ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Âœthe Three HandsÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ, Commemorated on June 28; Icon of the Mother of God the ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂœMilk-GiverÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ of the Hilandar Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 3;

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 1259, Martyrs killed by Latins at Iviron monastery
Greece, Mt Athos, 1259, Martyrs killed by Latins at Iviron monastery; monks began to settle on Mt. Athos in the middle of the 10th century, and a Georgian monastery, Iveron, was founded there not long after. that time foreign armies were constantly invading Mt. Athos. In the 13th century the Crusaders stormed through the region, and between 1259 and 1306 the pope’s private army devastated Mt. Athos several times. Monks of Zographou and Vatopedi monasteries and the Protaton were martyred for the Orthodox Faith, and the monks of the Iveron Monastery eventually met the same fate. this period Georgian and Greek ascetics labored together at the Iveron Monastery, and many young ascetics of the new generation began to arrive from Georgia. Crusaders demanded that the Iveron monks convert to Catholicism and acknowledge the primacy of the Roman pope. But the monks condemned their fallacies and anathematized the doctrine of the Catholics. to the Patericon of Athos, the Ivá¸—ron monks were forcibly expelled from their monastery. Nearly two hundred elderly monks were goaded like animals onto a ship that was subsequently sunk in the depths of the sea. The younger, healthier monks were deported to Italy and sold as slaves to the Jews. sources claim this tragedy took place in the year 1259, while others record that the Georgian monks of the Holy Mountain were subject to the Latin persecutions over the course of four years, from 1276 to 1280. Iviron monastery ; Martyrs killed by the Latins at the Iveron Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13;

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 1284, Bulgarian Zographou M, Crusaders, 26 Martyrs
Zographou Monastery; 26 Monk-Martyrs of Zographou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on September 21 ; Venerable Cosmas the Bulgarian of Zographou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on September 21; Venerable Cosmas of the Zographou Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on September 22 ; Icon of the Mother of God "of the Akathist" of the Zographou Monastery, Commemorated October 10 ; 26 Martyrs of the Zographou Monastery on Mt. Athos at the hands of the Crusaders, Commemorated October 10 ; Venerable Pimen the Bulgarian of the Zographou Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated November 3 ; St Hilarion the Georgian, the New, Commemorated February 14 ; Venerable Damian of Esphigmenou of Mt Athos, Commemorated February 23 ; Icon of the Mother of God œof the AkathistÂ, Commemorated on March 27; Martyrs killed by the Latins at the Iveron Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13;

Greece, Mt Athos, 1300, 14th Century Folder, Hesychasts, Bulgarian Singer Composer Koukouzelis

Greece, Macedonia, Mt. Athos, 1300-1360, Saint, John Koukouzelis. Composer, Wonderworker and Singer, gold coin
Mt. Athos, 1300-1360, Saint, John Koukouzelis. Composer and Singer; Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer of Mt. Athos, Albania, Commemorated on October 1; John Koukouzelis, a native of Dirrachia (Bulgaria), was orphaned in childhood. with a very fine voice, he entered the Constantinople court school. He found favor with the emperor John Comnenos (1118-1143) and became a chief court singer. The sumptuousness and luxury of the imperial court bothered the pious youth. Once, when asked what he had eaten for dinner, he replied, “Beans and peas.” The name Koukouzelis (beans and peas) stuck with him ever after. began to seek ways to escape the enticements of the court, as well as a marriage arranged for him by the emperor. By the will of God, John met an igumen from Mt. Athos who had come to Constantinople on monastery business. John revealed to the Elder his desire to leave the court. The Elder blessed John to come to the Holy Mountain. There John was accepted and tonsured a monk. was given the obedience of tending the monastery’s flock of goats. He took the flock to remote areas of the Holy Mountain to graze. There in the wilderness the youth was able to to pray, contemplate God, and sing the divine hymns in solitude. Charmed by the angelic beauty of his voice, the animals gathered around him and listened as though entranced. of modesty and humility the singer did not reveal his gift to the brethren. But once, a wilderness dweller overheard his moving pastoral song and informed the igumen. Saint John then revealed to the igumen that he had been a court singer. He tearfully implored him to remain in the wilderness with his flock. igumen was afraid that the emperor would find out that his favorite court singer was on the Holy Mountain and force him to return to court. Wishing to avoid the emperor’s displeasure the igumen journeyed to Constantinople to explain what had become of John and begged him not to hinder the young man from his salvific path. John Koukouzelis sang on the right cleros in the cathedral on Sundays and feastdays. Once, after singing an Akathist before an icon of the Mother of God, John was granted a great mercy. The Mother of God appeared to him in a dream and said, “Rejoice, John, and do not cease to sing. For that, I shall not forsake you.” With these works she placed into John’s hand a golden coin, then became invisible. This coin was placed beneath the icon. Many miracles have been credited to the coin and the icon. The icon, named the “Koukouzelissa” in memory of Saint John is located in the Lavra monastery of Saint Athanasius. It is commemorated on October 1, and on the 10th Friday after Pascha. Mother of God appeared to Saint John again and healed him of a grievous affliction of his legs, caused by the long standing in church. Saint John’s remaining days were spent in intense ascetic efforts. He also worked hard on the discipline of church singing, gaining the title of both master teacher and regent (overseer). arranged and compiled melodies for church stichera verses, troparia and kontakia. He edited texts of hymns and wrote his own troparia. Some of his compositions are also in the following manuscripts: “A Book, by the Will of God Encompassing All the Order of Progression of Church Services, Compiled by Master Teacher John Koukouzelis,” “Progression of Services, Compiled by Master Teacher John Koukouzelis, “From the Beginning of Great Vespers through to the Completion of the Divine Liturgy,” and “The Science of Song and Singing Signs with all the Legitimate Hand-Placement and with all the Arrangements of Song.” the hour of his death, Saint John took his leave of the brethren, and in his last wishes bade them to bury him in the Church of the Archangel that he built. Church singers reverence Saint John Koukouzelis as their own special patron saint.

Greece, Mt Athos, 1301-1355, Gregory Domesticus, Chanter Singer, MoG Gold Coin, All Creation Rejoices
Greece, Mt Athos, 1301-1355, Gregory Domesticus, Chanter Singer, Gold Coin from MoG for All Creation Rejoices instead of It is Meet; Great (first) Lavra of Mt. Athos (Megisti Lavra); Venerable Gregory Domesticus of the Great Lavra of Mt Athos, Commemorated October 1 ; Gregory Domesticus (leading chanter) was the contemporary of Saint John Koukouzelis, and lived in the Great Lavra of Mt. Athos in piety and asceticism. Like Saint John, he also sang in the right choir in the Great Lavra, and was even called Gregory Koukouzelis in honor of his instructor. Saint Gregory was known for his technical skill and for the sweetness of his voice. He chanted the Vigil service with great reverence and compunction, never sitting down in church. Callistus I (June 20) had started the practice of singing “All of creation rejoices” at the Liturgy of Saint Basil in place of “It is truly meet....” Patriarch Philotheus (October 8), who succeeded him, restored “It is truly meet” to Saint Basil’s Liturgy. Soon after this Saint Gregory sang “All of creation rejoices” at Liturgy on the eve of Theophany in the presence of Patriarch Gregory of Alexandria. The Most Holy Theotokos appeared to Saint Gregory and thanked him for singing the hymn in her honor. She also handed him a gold coin. From that time forward, “All of creation” has been sung at the Liturgy of Saint Basil. Gregory fell asleep in the Lord in 1355. Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer of Mt. Athos, Albania, Commemorated on October 1; John Koukouzelis, a native of Dirrachia (Bulgaria), was orphaned in childhood. with a very fine voice, he entered the Constantinople court school. He found favor with the emperor John Comnenos (1118-1143) and became a chief court singer. The sumptuousness and luxury of the imperial court bothered the pious youth. Once, when asked what he had eaten for dinner, he replied, “Beans and peas.” The name Koukouzelis (beans and peas) stuck with him ever after. began to seek ways to escape the enticements of the court, as well as a marriage arranged for him by the emperor. By the will of God, John met an igumen from Mt. Athos who had come to Constantinople on monastery business. John revealed to the Elder his desire to leave the court. The Elder blessed John to come to the Holy Mountain. There John was accepted and tonsured a monk. was given the obedience of tending the monastery’s flock of goats. He took the flock to remote areas of the Holy Mountain to graze. There in the wilderness the youth was able to to pray, contemplate God, and sing the divine hymns in solitude. Charmed by the angelic beauty of his voice, the animals gathered around him and listened as though entranced. of modesty and humility the singer did not reveal his gift to the brethren. But once, a wilderness dweller overheard his moving pastoral song and informed the igumen. Saint John then revealed to the igumen that he had been a court singer. He tearfully implored him to remain in the wilderness with his flock. igumen was afraid that the emperor would find out that his favorite court singer was on the Holy Mountain and force him to return to court. Wishing to avoid the emperor’s displeasure the igumen journeyed to Constantinople to explain what had become of John and begged him not to hinder the young man from his salvific path. John Koukouzelis sang on the right cleros in the cathedral on Sundays and feastdays. Once, after singing an Akathist before an icon of the Mother of God, John was granted a great mercy. The Mother of God appeared to him in a dream and said, “Rejoice, John, and do not cease to sing. For that, I shall not forsake you.” With these works she placed into John’s hand a golden coin, then became invisible. This coin was placed beneath the icon. Many miracles have been credited to the coin and the icon. The icon, named the “Koukouzelissa” in memory of Saint John is located in the Lavra monastery of Saint Athanasius. It is commemorated on October 1, and on the 10th Friday after Pascha. Mother of God appeared to Saint John again and healed him of a grievous affliction of his legs, caused by the long standing in church. Saint John’s remaining days were spent in intense ascetic efforts. He also worked hard on the discipline of church singing, gaining the title of both master teacher and regent (overseer). arranged and compiled melodies for church stichera verses, troparia and kontakia. He edited texts of hymns and wrote his own troparia. Some of his compositions are also in the following manuscripts: “A Book, by the Will of God Encompassing All the Order of Progression of Church Services, Compiled by Master Teacher John Koukouzelis,” “Progression of Services, Compiled by Master Teacher John Koukouzelis, “From the Beginning of Great Vespers through to the Completion of the Divine Liturgy,” and “The Science of Song and Singing Signs with all the Legitimate Hand-Placement and with all the Arrangements of Song.” the hour of his death, Saint John took his leave of the brethren, and in his last wishes bade them to bury him in the Church of the Archangel that he built. Church singers reverence Saint John Koukouzelis as their own special patron saint.

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 1316-1359, Gregory Palamas, Saint and Hesychast Defender
Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 1316-1359, Gregory Palamas, Saint and Hesychast Defender; Hesychasm, Hesychast controversy, 1330's ; Lavra of St Athanasius; St Gregory Palamas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 14 ;

Greece, Mt Athos, 1700, 18th Century Folder, Kollyvades Movement

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 1754-1776, Kollyvades Movement
Mt Athos, 1754-1776, Kollyvades Movement; Kollyvades were the members of a movement within the Eastern Orthodox Church that began in the second half of the eighteenth century among the monastic community of Mount Athos, which was concerned with the restoration of traditional practices and opposition to unwarranted innovations, and which turned unexpectedly into a movement of spiritual regeneration. As Bishop Kallistos of Diokleia succinctly points out: the Turkish period the traditions of Hesychasm remained alive, particularly on Mount Athos. Here during the second half of the eighteenth century there arose an important movement of spiritual renewal, whose effects can still be felt today. members, known as the Kollyvades, were alarmed at the way in which all too many of their fellow Greeks were falling under the influence of the Western Enlightenment. The Kollyvades were convinced that a regeneration of the Greek nation would come, not through embracing the secular ideas fashionable in the west, but only through a return to the true roots of Orthodox Christianity – through a rediscovery of Patristic theology and Orthodox liturgical life. particular, they advocated frequent communion – if possible, daily – although at this time most Orthodox communicated only three or four times a year. For this the Kollyvades were fiercely attacked on the Holy Mountain and elsewhere.[1] The movement derived its name from the Kollyva (boiled wheat) which is used during memorial services. Its proponents were Athonite monks who adhered strictly to Holy Tradition, and insisted that memorial services should not be performed on Sundays, because that is the day of the Lord's Resurrection, but rather on Saturday, the usual day for the commemoration of the dead. They were also in favor of frequent reception of Holy Communion, and practiced unceasing prayer of the heart. terms “Kollyvadesâ€, “Kollyvistaiâ€, and “Sabbatianoiâ€ were epithets which were originally meant sarcastically as bitter insults, however over the passage of time these contemptuous appellations became a title or badge of honor.[2] leaders of the movement were Neophytos Kafsokalyvitis (1713-1784),[note 1] Saint Makarios (Notaras) of Corinth (1731-1805), Saint Nicodemus of the Holy Mountain (1749-1809), and Saint Athanasios Parios (1722-1813). Venerable Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated on August 18 ; St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24;

Greece, Mt Athos, 1800, 19th Century Folder, Weeping Tikhvin Icon

Greece, Macedonia, Mt Athos, 1877, The Weeping Tikhvin Icon
Mt Athos, 1877, The Weeping Tikhvin Icon; Icon of the Mother of God Weeping ÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚ÂœTikhvinÃƒÂ¢Ã‚Â€Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ on Mt Athos, Commemorated on February 17;

Athanasius Monastery, Lavra of St Athanasius, Mt Athos, 963, Economissa Icon
Lavra of St Athanasius; Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer of Mt. Athos, Albania, Commemorated on October 1; Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer of Mt. Athos, Albania, Commemorated on October 1 ; St Gregory Palamas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 14 ; Venerable Gregory the Byzantine, Commemorated on April 6; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19; St Euthymius of Athos the translator, Commemorated on May 13; St Michael the Confessor the Bishop of Synnada, Commemorated on May 23; St (John) Tornike of Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 12; Venerable Niphon of Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 14; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5; 6 Venerable Disciples of St Athanasius On Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 5; Icon of the Mother of God "Economissa", Commemorated July 5 ; Economissa (or Stewardess) Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos depicts the Mother of God seated on a throne, with Her Son on her left knee. Saint Athanasius of Mt Athos (July 5) stands on her right, holding a model of the Great Lavra. On her left is Saint Michael of Synnada (May 23). Two angels hold a crown above her head. Mother of God has been considered the Stewardess of the Holy Mountain ever since the tenth century when the Great Lavra was being built. Athanasius of Mt Athos was abandoned by his monks because there was a shortage of food and money. He also left the half-built Lavra, and began walking toward Karyes, intending to ask for advice about whether or not to beg the emperor for the funds needed to complete the building. After about two hours, he saw a beautiful woman standing before him wearing a long blue veil. “I know your sorrow,â€ She said, “and I would like to help. Where are you going?â€ Athanasius explained everything that had happened, and She asked, “Have you deserted your monastery for a morsel of bread? Go back! You will have everything you need in abundance, if you do not abandon your monastery.â€ “Who are you?â€ the astonished saint inquired. “I am the Mother of your Lord,â€ She replied. Athanasius hesitated to believe Her, afraid of being deceived by the Evil One. Then he asked Her how he could be sure that Her words were true. “Do you see this rock?â€ she asked, pointing to the side of the path. “Strike it with your staff in the name of the Holy Trinity, and you will know who is speaking to you. Do not appoint a steward at any time, for from this time forward, I shall be the Stewardess of your monastery.â€ Athanasius did as he was told, and the rock split open. A stream of water began to flow out of the crack. When he turned to face the Mother of God and to ask forgiveness for his doubt, She had disappeared. to the monastery, Saint Athanasius found all the storerooms filled to capacity with food, wine, and oil. The building was completed, and soon the Lavra was filled with monks once again. this day, the Lavra does not have a steward. There is, however, a monk who serves as an assistant steward to the Mother of God. The Economissa Icon rests on a throne in the narthex of the main church, and She remains the Stewardess of the Lavra. Pilgrims venerate the Icon before entering the side chapel with the saint’s tomb. spring of Saint Athanasius still flows with healing water. Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5 ;

skete monastery of Saint Maximus the Hut-Burner, Athanasius Lavra , Mt Athos, 1345 approx.
Lavra of St Athanasius; Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer of Mt. Athos, Albania, Commemorated on October 1; Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer of Mt. Athos, Albania, Commemorated on October 1 ; St Gregory Palamas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 14 ; Venerable Gregory the Byzantine, Commemorated on April 6; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19; St Euthymius of Athos the translator, Commemorated on May 13; St Michael the Confessor the Bishop of Synnada, Commemorated on May 23; St (John) Tornike of Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 12; Venerable Niphon of Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 14; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5; 6 Venerable Disciples of St Athanasius On Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 5; Icon of the Mother of God ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂœEconomissaÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ, Commemorated on July 5; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5 ;

Monastery of St. Athanasius the Athonite, Mt Athos, 963
(Monastery of St. Athanasius the Athonite aka the Great Lavra); Venerable John the Georgian, of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 12 ; Venerable Maximus Kavsokalyvites of Mt Athos, Commemorated on January 13 ; St (John) Tornike of Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 12;

The spring of St Athanasius, Mt Athos, 5 or 6 Miles, Economissa Icon
The spring of St Athanasius 5 Miles or 2 hour walk towards Karyes; Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer of Mt. Athos, Albania, Commemorated on October 1 ; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; St (John) Tornike of Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 12; Icon of the Mother of God "Economissa", Commemorated July 5 ; Economissa (or Stewardess) Icon of the Most Holy Theotokos depicts the Mother of God seated on a throne, with Her Son on her left knee. Saint Athanasius of Mt Athos (July 5) stands on her right, holding a model of the Great Lavra. On her left is Saint Michael of Synnada (May 23). Two angels hold a crown above her head. Mother of God has been considered the Stewardess of the Holy Mountain ever since the tenth century when the Great Lavra was being built. Athanasius of Mt Athos was abandoned by his monks because there was a shortage of food and money. He also left the half-built Lavra, and began walking toward Karyes, intending to ask for advice about whether or not to beg the emperor for the funds needed to complete the building. After about two hours, he saw a beautiful woman standing before him wearing a long blue veil. “I know your sorrow,â€ She said, “and I would like to help. Where are you going?â€ Athanasius explained everything that had happened, and She asked, “Have you deserted your monastery for a morsel of bread? Go back! You will have everything you need in abundance, if you do not abandon your monastery.â€ “Who are you?â€ the astonished saint inquired. “I am the Mother of your Lord,â€ She replied. Athanasius hesitated to believe Her, afraid of being deceived by the Evil One. Then he asked Her how he could be sure that Her words were true. “Do you see this rock?â€ she asked, pointing to the side of the path. “Strike it with your staff in the name of the Holy Trinity, and you will know who is speaking to you. Do not appoint a steward at any time, for from this time forward, I shall be the Stewardess of your monastery.â€ Athanasius did as he was told, and the rock split open. A stream of water began to flow out of the crack. When he turned to face the Mother of God and to ask forgiveness for his doubt, She had disappeared. to the monastery, Saint Athanasius found all the storerooms filled to capacity with food, wine, and oil. The building was completed, and soon the Lavra was filled with monks once again. this day, the Lavra does not have a steward. There is, however, a monk who serves as an assistant steward to the Mother of God. The Economissa Icon rests on a throne in the narthex of the main church, and She remains the Stewardess of the Lavra. Pilgrims venerate the Icon before entering the side chapel with the saint’s tomb. spring of Saint Athanasius still flows with healing water. Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5;

The spring of St Athanasius 5 Miles or 2 hour walk towards Karyes

skete of Glossia, Provata, Mt Athos, Gregory Palamas
skete of Glossia, Provata, Mt Athos; skete of Glossia, Provata, Mt Athos; skete of Glossia, Provata, Mt Athos, address; Saint Gregory Palamas, Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 14;

Skete of St Anne - near the Great Lavra of Mt. Athos, 963
Skete of St Anne: a skete to the Great Lavra of Mt. Athos; Venerable Dionysius the Orator of St Anne Skete of Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 9; Dormition of the Righteous Anna, the Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos, Commemorated on July 25 ; Anna was the daughter of the priest Matthan and his wife Mary. She was of the tribe of Levi and the lineage of Aaron. According to Tradition, she died peacefully in Jerusalem at age 79, before the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos. the reign of Saint Justinian the Emperor (527-565), a church was built in her honor at Deutera. Emperor Justinian II (685-695; 705-711) restored her church, since Saint Anna had appeared to his pregnant wife. It was at this time that her body and maphorion (veil) were transferred to Constantinople. of Saint Anna’s holy relics may be found on Mount Athos: Stavronikita Monastery (part of her left hand), Saint Anna’s Skete (part of her incorrupt left foot), Koutloumousiou Monastery (part of her incorrupt right foot). Fragments of her relics may also be found in her Monastery at Lygaria, Lamia, and in the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian at Sourota. Part of the saint’s incorrupt flesh is in the collection of Saints’ relics of the International Catholic Crusaders. The church of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome has one of the saint’s wrists. Anna is also commemorated on September 9. Venerable Gerontius of St Anne Skete, Mt. Athos, Founder, Commemorated on July 26; New Martyr Ignatius the Monk of Bulgaria, Commemorated on October 8 ; Monkmartyr Cosmas of St Anne Skete, Mt Athos, Commemorated December 3 ; Venerable Dionysius the Orator of St Anne Skete of Mt Athos; Venerable Gerontius of St Anne Skete, Mt. Athos; New Martyr Nicetas of Pojani and Serres, Commemorated on April 4; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; New Martyr Ignatius the Martyr of Mt Athos, Commemorated on May 1;

Megistis Lavra (Great Lavra of Mt Athos)
Megistis Lavra (Great Lavra of Mt Athos); Venerable John the Georgian, of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 12 ; Venerable Philotheus the Patriarch of Constantinople, Commemorated October 8 ; St Basil the Great the Archbishop of Caesarea, in Cappadocia, Commemorated January 1 ; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; St Michael the Confessor the Bishop of Synnada, Commemorated on May 23; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5; 6 Venerable Disciples of St Athanasius On Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 5; Icon of the Mother of God œEconomissaÂ, Commemorated on July 5; Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5 ;

Great Lavra of Mt. Athos (Megisti Lavra) 963
Great (first) Lavra of Mt. Athos (Megisti Lavra); Venerable John the Georgian, of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 12 ; Venerable Gregory Domesticus of the Great Lavra of Mt Athos, Commemorated October 1 ; Venerable John (Koukouzelis) the Hymnographer of Mt. Athos, Albania, Commemorated on October 1; St Gregory Palamas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 14; Venerable Paisius Velichkovsky, Commemorated on November 15 ; St John the New Martyr of Bulgaria, Commemorated on March 5; St John of Khakhuli the Oqropiri, also called Chrysostom, Commemorated on March 10 ; Monkmartyr Euthymius of Prodromou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on March 22; New Martyr Raphael of Lesbos, Commemorated on April 9; New Martyr Ignatius the Martyr of Mt Athos, Commemorated on May 1; Venerable Nilus the Myrrhgusher of Lavra of Mt Athos, Commemorated on May 7; St Michael the Confessor the Bishop of Synnada, Commemorated on May 23; Icon of the Mother of God œEconomissaÂ, Commemorated on July 5;

Prodromou Monastery, Mt Athos, 1520
Prodromou Monastery; Monkmartyr James of Prodromou on Mt Athos, Commemorated on November 1 ; Monkmartyr Euthymius of Prodromou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on March 22;

Holy Skete of John the Forerunner, Prodromou Monastery, Mt Athos, 1520
Prodromou Monastery; Monkmartyr James of Prodromou on Mt Athos, Commemorated on November 1 ; Monkmartyr Euthymius of Prodromou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on March 22;

Maleon, Mount Maleon (on the eastern part of Athos)
Mount Maleon (on the eastern part of Athos) Venerable Athanasius the Founder of the Great Lavra and Coenobitic Monasticism on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 5; Venerable Thomas of Mt. Maleon, Commemorated on July 7;

Skete of St Anna, New Skete, St Paulas Monastery, Mt Athos, 1610 approx.
Skete of St Anna, St Paulas Monastery; New Martyr Ignatius the Monk of Bulgaria, Commemorated on October 8; Venerable Dionysius the Orator of St Anne Skete of Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 9;

St Paula'™s Monastery on Mount Athos, 1035
St Paula'™s Monastery on Mount Athos; New Martyr Ignatius the Monk of Bulgaria, Commemorated on October 8; Monkmartyr Pachomius of Mt Athos, Commemorated on May 7;

Dionysiou monastery, Mt Athos, 1374
Dionysiou monastery, monastery of St. John the Forerunner; Repose of the Venerable Nicodemus the Hagiorite, Commemorated on July 14 ; St Niphon the Patriarch of Constantinople of Mt Athos, Commemorated on August 11; Monkmartyr Joseph of Dionysiou on Mt Athos, Commemorated on September 14 ; Venerable Philotheus of Dionysiou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on October 21 ; Monkmartyr Joseph of Dionysiou on Mt Athos, Commemorated on October 26 ; Venerable Theodosius the Metropolitan of Trebizond, Commemorated on January 11 ; St Hilarion the Georgian, the New, Commemorated February 14 ; St Joseph of Dionysiou, Commemorated February 17 ; Icon of the Mother of God œof the AkathistÂ, Commemorated on March 27; Venerable Leontius the Hagiorite, Commemorated on June 18 ; St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24;

St John the Forerunner (Dionysiou) monastery, Mt Athos 1374
Dionysiou monastery, monastery of St. John the Forerunner; Repose of the Venerable Nicodemus the Hagiorite, Commemorated on July 14 ; St Niphon the Patriarch of Constantinople of Mt Athos, Commemorated on August 11; Monkmartyr Joseph of Dionysiou on Mt Athos, Commemorated on September 14 ; Venerable Philotheus of Dionysiou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on October 21 ; Monkmartyr Joseph of Dionysiou on Mt Athos, Commemorated on October 26 ; Venerable Theodosius the Metropolitan of Trebizond, Commemorated on January 11 ; St Hilarion the Georgian, the New, Commemorated February 14 ; St Joseph of Dionysiou, Commemorated February 17 ; Icon of the Mother of God ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Âœof the AkathistÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ, Commemorated on March 27; Venerable Leontius the Hagiorite, Commemorated on June 18 ; St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24;

Grigoriou monastery, Mt Athos, Serb, 1374 approx
Grigoriou monastery; New Martyr Ignatius the Monk of Bulgaria, Commemorated on October 8; Venerable Gregory the Founder of Grigoriou Monastery of Mt Athos, Commemorated on December 7;

Simonopetra monastery, Mt Athos, 1200, 13th Century
New Bethlehem or Simonopetra monastery; Monastery (Greek: Î£Î¹Î¼Ï‰Î½ÏŒÏ€ÎµÏ„ÏÎ±, literally: "Simon's Rock"), also Monastery of Simonos Petra (Greek: ÎœÎ¿Î½Î® Î£Î¯Î¼Ï‰Î½Î¿Ï‚ Î ÎÏ„ÏÎ±Ï‚), is an Eastern Orthodox monastery in the monastic state of Mount Athos in Greece. Simonopetra ranks thirteenth in the hierarchy of the Athonite monasteries. The monastery is located in the southern coast of the Athos peninsula, between the Athonite port of Dafni and Osiou Grigoriou monastery. While the southern coast of Athos is quite rugged in general, the particular site upon which the monastery is built is exceptionally harsh. It is built on top of a single huge rock, practically hanging from a cliff 330 metres over the sea.[1] The monastery currently houses 54 monks, and the hegumen is Archimandrite Eliseus. monastery was founded during the 13th century by Simon the Athonite, who was later sanctified by the Eastern Orthodox Church as Saint Simon the Myrrh-bearer. Tradition holds that Simon, while dwelling in a nearby cave, saw a dream in which the Theotokos instructed him to build a monastery on top of the rock, promising him that she would protect and provide for him and the monastery. The original monastery was called by Simon "New Bethlehem" (Greek: ÎÎÎ± Î’Î·Î¸Î»ÎµÎÎ¼) and is to this day dedicated to the Nativity of Jesus. 1364, the Serbian despot Jovan UgljeÅ¡a funded the renovation and expansion of the monastery. pilgrim Isaiah wrote that, by the end of the 15th century, the monastery was Bulgarian.[2] 1581, Simonopetra was destroyed by a fire, in which a large portion of the monks died. Evgenios, the monastery's abbot traveled to the Danubian Principalities hoping to raise funds to rebuild the monastery. The most important donor was Michael the Brave, Prince of Wallachia, who donated large portions of land as well as money to the monastery. The monastery was also burnt in 1626, and the last great fire happened in 1891, after which the monastery was rebuilt to its current form. recent centuries, the monks of the monastery were traditionally from Ionia in Asia Minor. However, during the mid 20th century the brotherhood was greatly thinned out because of a great reduction in the influx of new monks. The current brotherhood originates from the Holy Monastery of Great Meteoron in Meteora as in 1973 the Athonite community headed by Archimandrite Emilianos decided to repopulate the almost abandoned monastery. Venerable Simon the Myrrh-gusher of Mt Athos, Commemorated December 28 ; Venerable Theonas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on April 4; New Martyr Acacius the Martyr of Mt Athos and Seres, Commemorated on May 1;

New Bethlehem monastery, Mt Athos, 1200, 13th Century
New Bethlehem monastery; Venerable Simon the Myrrh-gusher of Mt Athos, Commemorated December 28 ;

Philotheou monastery, Mt Athos, 990
Philotheou monastery; Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated on August 24; Venerable Callistus Xanthopoulos of Mt Athos, Commemorated November 22 ; Venerable Theodosius the Metropolitan of Trebizond, Commemorated January11: Venerable Dionysius of Olympus, Commemorated January 24; Venerable Philotheus the Founder of Philotheou Monastery of Mt Athos, Commemorated January 24 ; Monkmartyr Damian of Philotheou, Commemorated February 23 ; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19; Icon of the Mother of God of Mt. Athos, "œSweet Kissing"Â, Commemorated on April 21; Icon of the Mother of God of Mt. Athos, "œSweet Kissing"Â, Commemorated on May 6;

Glykophiloussa - Monastery of Philotheou (Athos), 990
Glykophiloussa - Monastery of Philotheou (Athos) monastery, Mt Athos, 990; Philotheou monastery; Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated on August 24; Venerable Callistus Xanthopoulos of Mt Athos, Commemorated November 22 ; Venerable Theodosius the Metropolitan of Trebizond, Commemorated January11: Venerable Dionysius of Olympus, Commemorated January 24; Venerable Philotheus the Founder of Philotheou Monastery of Mt Athos, Commemorated January 24 ; Monkmartyr Damian of Philotheou, Commemorated February 23 ; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19; Icon of the Mother of God of Mt. Athos, "œSweet Kissing"Â, Commemorated on April 21; Icon of the Mother of God of Mt. Athos, "œSweet Kissing"Â, Commemorated on May 6;

Magul skete, Mt Athos, near Philotheou
Magul skete on Holy Mount Athos (opposite the monastery of Philotheou) Venerable Callistus Xanthopoulos of Mt Athos, Commemorated November 22 ;

Kavsokalyvia (Karakalou) Monastery, 1000's
Kavsokalyvia (Karakalou) Monastery; Monkmartyr Pachomius of Mt Athos, Commemorated on May 7;

Xeropotamou Monastery, Mt Athos, 985 approx.
Xeropotamou Monastery; Venerable Paul the Founder of the Xeropotamou Monastery On Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 28 ; Venerable Callistus Xanthopoulos of Mt Athos, Commemorated on November 22 ; New Martyr Auxentius of Constantinople, Commemorated January 25 ;

Skete of St. John the Theologian, Iviron Monastery, Mt Athos
Skete of St. John the Theologian ; Venerable Christodoulos the Philosopher, Commemorated on August 18; St George (John) of Georgia, Commemorated January 21 ;

Serbian Iveron monastery
Serbian Iveron monastery; Venerable Christodoulos the Philosopher, Commemorated on August 18; St Ephraim the Bulgarian, Patriarch of Serbia, Commemorated on June 15;

Iviron monastery (seaport, Serbian and Georgian, Mt Athos) 980
Iviron monastery ; Venerable John the Georgian, of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 12 ; Venerable Christodoulos the Philosopher, Commemorated on August 18; St John, Commemorated on September 21; Venerable John the Georgian, of Mt. Athos, Commemorated July 12 ; Venerable George of Mt. Athos, the Builder, Commemorated on July 28; St Arsenius the Bishop of Ninotsminda, Commemorated on July 31 ; Venerable Gabriel the Georgian, of Mt. Athos; Venerable George of Mt. Athos, the Builder; St George (John) of Georgia, Commemorated September 8 ; Venerable Hierotheus the Younger of Iveron of Mt Athos, Commemorated September 13 ; Arrival of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God in Georgia, Commemorated on September 26 ; Translation of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God to Moscow, Commemorated on October 13 ; Venerable Nicholas, Radiant Star of the Georgians, Commemorated November 3 ; St George (John) of Georgia, Commemorated January 21 ; St John, Commemorated on January 23 ; St George (John) of Georgia; Icon of the Mother of God "Iveron", Commemorated February 12 ; St Hilarion the Georgian, the New, Commemorated February 14 ; St Nicholas the Catholicos of Georgia, Commemorated February 18 ; Appearance of the Iveron Icon of the Mother of God, Commemorated on March 31; St Basil Ratishvili of Georgia, Commemorated on April 18; Icon of the Mother of God of Mt. Athos, Sweet KissingÂ, Commemorated on April 21; New Martyr Acacius the Martyr of Mt Athos and Seres, Commemorated on May 1; St Euthymius the New, Founder of the Iveron Monastery and His Fellow Georgian Saints of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13; Martyrs killed by the Latins at the Iveron Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13; St Euthymius of Athos the translator, Commemorated on May 13; St Michael the Confessor the Bishop of Synnada, Commemorated on May 23; St Ephraim the Bulgarian, Patriarch of Serbia, Commemorated on June 15; Venerable George of Mt. Athos, Georgian, Commemorated on June 27; St George the God-Bearer, Commemorated on July 3; Venerable Theophilus the Myrrhgusher of Macedonia, Commemorated on July 8;

Angio Panteleimonos Monastery, Serb and Russian, Mt Athos, 1169
Russian monastery of St Panteleimon ; Greatmartyr and Healer Panteleimon, Commemorated July 27 ; Martyr Menodora at Nicomedia, Commemorated on September 10; Icon of the Mother of God the "Deliveress", Commemorated October 17 ; St Sava I, First Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated January 12 ; St Hilarion the Georgian, the New, Commemorated February 14 ; New Martyr Nicetas of Pojani and Serres, Commemorated on April 4; New Martyr Ignatius the Martyr of Mt Athos, Commemorated on May 1; New Martyr Acacius the Martyr of Mt Athos and Seres, Commemorated on May 1; St John Maximovitch the Metropolitan of Tobolsk, Commemorated on June 10 ;

Monastery of St Panteleimon, Mt Athos, Serb and Russian, 1169
Monastery of St Panteleimon, Mt Athos, Russian, founded by Prince Lazarus of Serbia ; New Martyr Nicetas of Pojani and Serres, Commemorated on April 4; Right-believing Prince Lazarus the Great Martyr of Serbia, Commemorated on June 15;

Panteleimon (Angio Panteleimonos) Monastery, Serb and Russian, Mt Athos, 1169
Russian monastery of St Panteleimon ; Greatmartyr and Healer Panteleimon, Commemorated July 27 ; Saint Sava I, first Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated on August 30 and January 14; Martyr Menodora at Nicomedia, Commemorated on September 10; Icon of the Mother of God the "Deliveress", Commemorated October 17 ; St Sava I, First Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated January 12 ; St Hilarion the Georgian, the New, Commemorated February 14 ; New Martyr Nicetas of Pojani and Serres, Commemorated on April 4; New Martyr Ignatius the Martyr of Mt Athos, Commemorated on May 1; New Martyr Acacius the Martyr of Mt Athos and Seres, Commemorated on May 1; St John Maximovitch the Metropolitan of Tobolsk, Commemorated on June 10 ;

Xenophontos Monastery, Mt Athos, 1821
Xenophontos Monastery; Venerable Callistus Xanthopoulos of Mt Athos, Commemorated on November 22 ; Icon of the Mother of God œXenophon HodigitriaÂ, Commemorated on January 21; Xenophon Hodegetria Icon of the Mother of God according to tradition, this wonderworking icon was for many years at the Vatopedi monastery on Mt. Athos, in the katholikon in front of a column on the left cliros. 1730, it mysteriously disappeared not only from the church, but also from the monastery. Since the doors were locked, the monks assumed that thieves had stolen it. Soon they heard that the icon was at the Xenophon monastery, a three hour journey from Vatopedi. monks were sent to return their spiritual treasure to the Vatopedi monastery. The icon was restored to its former place, and the Fathers of the monastery took precautions to prevent the icon from being stolen again. However, the icon of the Mother of God left the Vatopedi monastery and appeared at Xenophon a second and third time. Persuaded that this was actually a miraculous occurrence, the brethren of the monastery decided not to oppose the will of the Mother of God, and left the icon at Xenophon. As a sign of their blessing, the brethren provided candles and oil for the icon. Hodegetria Icon at Xenophon is in the katholikon, before a column on the left cliros, the very same place it occupied at the Vatopedi monastery New Martyr Acacius the Martyr of Mt Athos and Seres, Commemorated on May 1; Icon of the Mother of God œthe DirectressÂ from the Monastery of Xenophontos on Mt Athos, Commemorated on June 20;

Protaton, Mt Athos (Karyes)
Protaton; Kayes; Icon of the Mother of God "It Is Truly Meet", Commemorated July 13 ; Venerable Philotheus of Karyes of Mt Athos, Commemorated December 5 ; Monastic Martyrs of Karyes, Commemorated December 5 ; St Eleni (who was also called Susanna), New martyr of Lesbos, Commemorated on April 9; New Martyr Acacius the Martyr of Mt Athos and Seres, Commemorated on May 1; Martyrs killed by the Latins at the Iveron Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13;

Karyes, Athos (the capital of the Holy Mountain)
Kayes; Venerable Dionysius the Orator of St Anne Skete of Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 9; Icon of the Mother of God "It Is Truly Meet"Commemorated July 13 ; Venerable Philotheus of Karyes of Mt Athos, Commemorated December 5 ; Monastic Martyrs of Karyes, Commemorated on December 5 ; Venerable Romilus of Ravenica, Commemorated on January 16 ; Venerable Nicholas the Confessor the Abbot of Studion, Commemorated on February 4 ; St Eleni (who was also called Susanna), New martyr of Lesbos, Commemorated on April 9; New Martyr Acacius the Martyr of Mt Athos and Seres, Commemorated on May 1; Martyrs killed by the Latins at the Iveron Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13; Commemoration of the Appearance of the Archangel Gabriel to a Monk on Mt. Athos, and the Revelation of the Hymn, œIt Is Truly Meet... Or Axion Estin, Commemorated on June 11; Icon of the Mother of God œEconomissaÂ, Commemorated on July 5;

Athonite Academy, Karyes, Athos, 1749
Athonite Academy, Karyes, Athos ; Athonite or Athonias Academy is a Greek Orthodox educational institution founded at 1749 in Mount Athos, then in the Ottoman Empire and now in Greece. school offered high level education, where ancient philosophy and modern physical science were taught.[1] the establishment of the Athonite Academy the local monastic community took a leading role in the modern Greek Enlightenment during the 18th century.[2] It aroused the hostility of more conservative circles and was shut down in 1821, but reopened in 1842. Academy's function was also suspended in 1916–1930 and 1940–1953 due to the World Wars. Kayes; Saint Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24;

Koutloumousiou Monastery, Karyes, Mt Athos, 1370 approx. St Anne, mother of Theotokos
Koutloumousiou Monastery, Karyes, Mt Athos ; Dormition of the Righteous Anna, the Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos, Commemorated on July 25 ; Anna was the daughter of the priest Matthan and his wife Mary. She was of the tribe of Levi and the lineage of Aaron. According to Tradition, she died peacefully in Jerusalem at age 79, before the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos. the reign of Saint Justinian the Emperor (527-565), a church was built in her honor at Deutera. Emperor Justinian II (685-695; 705-711) restored her church, since Saint Anna had appeared to his pregnant wife. It was at this time that her body and maphorion (veil) were transferred to Constantinople. of Saint Anna’s holy relics may be found on Mount Athos: Stavronikita Monastery (part of her left hand), Saint Anna’s Skete (part of her incorrupt left foot), Koutloumousiou Monastery (part of her incorrupt right foot). Fragments of her relics may also be found in her Monastery at Lygaria, Lamia, and in the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian at Sourota. Part of the saint’s incorrupt flesh is in the collection of Saints’ relics of the International Catholic Crusaders. The church of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome has one of the saint’s wrists. Anna is also commemorated on September 9.

Stavronikita Monastery, Mt Athos, before 1012, St Anne, mother of Theotokos
Stavronikita Monastery; Dormition of the Righteous Anna, the Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos, Commemorated on July 25 ; Anna was the daughter of the priest Matthan and his wife Mary. She was of the tribe of Levi and the lineage of Aaron. According to Tradition, she died peacefully in Jerusalem at age 79, before the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos. the reign of Saint Justinian the Emperor (527-565), a church was built in her honor at Deutera. Emperor Justinian II (685-695; 705-711) restored her church, since Saint Anna had appeared to his pregnant wife. It was at this time that her body and maphorion (veil) were transferred to Constantinople. of Saint Anna’s holy relics may be found on Mount Athos: Stavronikita Monastery (part of her left hand), Saint Anna’s Skete (part of her incorrupt left foot), Koutloumousiou Monastery (part of her incorrupt right foot). Fragments of her relics may also be found in her Monastery at Lygaria, Lamia, and in the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian at Sourota. Part of the saint’s incorrupt flesh is in the collection of Saints’ relics of the International Catholic Crusaders. The church of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome has one of the saint’s wrists. Anna is also commemorated on September 9. New Martyr Chryse (Zlata) of Meglena, Bulgaria, Commemorated on October 13 ;

Elias Skete, Mt Athos (Prophet Elijah Skete, Pantokrator Monastery) 1759
Elias Skete, Mt Athos (Prophet Elijah Skete, Pantokrator Monastery); Venerable Paisius Velichkovsky, Commemorated on November 15; Icon of the Mother of God Weeping "Tikhvin" on Mt Athos, Commemorated February 17 ;

Saint Elias Skete, Mt Athos (Prophet Elijah Skete, Pantokrator Monastery) 1759
Elias Skete, Mt Athos (Prophet Elijah Skete, Pantokrator Monastery); Venerable Paisius Velichkovsky, Commemorated on November 15; Icon of the Mother of God Weeping "Tikhvin" on Mt Athos, Commemorated February 17 ;

Pantokrator Monastery, Mt Athos, 1363
Pantokrator Monastery; Martyr Florus of Illyria, Commemorated on August 18; St Joseph the New of Partos the Metropolitan of Timishoara (Romania), Commemorated September 15 ; Venerable Theodosius the Metropolitan of Trebizond, Commemorated on January 11 ; Venerable Paisius Velichkovsky; Venerable Theonas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on April 4; St John the Russian and Confessor, whose relics are on the island of Euboia, Commemorated on May 27 ; Venerable Theophilus the Myrrhgusher of Macedonia, Commemorated on July 8;

Daphne, Mt Athos
Docheiariou monastery; Venerable Theophanes of Dochiariou of Mt Athos, Commemorated August 19 ; Monkmartyr James of Prodromou on Mt Athos, Commemorated November 1 ; Venerable Euthymius the Co-Founder of Dochiariou Monastery of Mt Athos, Commemorated on November 9 ; Icon of the Mother of God "Quick to Hear", Commemorated November 9 ;

Docheiariou monastery, Mt Athos, 960's
Docheiariou monastery; Venerable Theophanes of Dochiariou of Mt Athos, Commemorated August 19 ; Monkmartyr James of Prodromou on Mt Athos, Commemorated November 1 ; Venerable Euthymius the Co-Founder of Dochiariou Monastery of Mt Athos, Commemorated on November 9 ; Icon of the Mother of God "Quick to Hear", Commemorated November 9 ;

Zographou Monestary, Bulgarian, Mt Athos, 980
Zographou Monastery; 26 Monk-Martyrs of Zographou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on September 21 ; Venerable Cosmas the Bulgarian of Zographou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on September 21; Venerable Cosmas of the Zographou Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on September 22 ; Icon of the Mother of God "of the Akathist" of the Zographou Monastery, Commemorated October 10 ; 26 Martyrs of the Zographou Monastery on Mt. Athos at the hands of the Crusaders, Commemorated October 10 ; Venerable Pimen the Bulgarian of the Zographou Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated November 3 ; St Hilarion the Georgian, the New, Commemorated February 14 ; Venerable Damian of Esphigmenou of Mt Athos, Commemorated February 23 ; Icon of the Mother of God œof the AkathistÂ, Commemorated on March 27; Martyrs killed by the Latins at the Iveron Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13;

Vatopedi monastery, Mt Athos, 950
Vatopedi monastery ; Repose of the Venerable Nicodemus the Hagiorite, Commemorated on July 14 ; Greatmartyr Marina (Margaret) of Antioch in Pisidia, Commemorated on July 17; St Niphon the Patriarch of Constantinople of Mt Athos, Commemorated on August 11; Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated on August 24; The Placing of the Cincture (Sash) of the Most Holy Mother of God, Commemorated on August 31; St Gregory Palamas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 14; Venerable Cosmas of the Zographou Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on September 22 ; Icon of the Mother of God "œthe Joyful"Â, Commemorated on November 7 ; St Gregory Palamas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 14; Venerable Gennadius of Vatopedi, Mt Athos, Commemorated on November 17 ; St George of Cernica and Caldarushani, Commemorated December 3 ; Venerable Macarius of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on January 6 ; St Sava I, First Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated January 12 ; Venerable Maximus Kavsokalyvites of Mt Athos, Commemorated on January 13 ; Venerable Neophytus of Vatopedi, Mt Athos; Venerable Maximus the Greek, Commemorated January 21 ; Icon of the Mother of God "Comfort" or "Consolation", Commemorated January 21 ; Icon of the Mother of God "Stabbed", Commemorated January 21; Icon of the Mother of God "Xenophon Hodigitria", Commemorated January 21 ; Venerable Neophytus of Vatopedi, Mt Athos, Commemorated January 21 ; Venerable Agapius of Vatopedi, Commemorated on March 1; Martyrs killed by the Latins at the Iveron Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13; Venerable Theophilus the Myrrhgusher of Macedonia, Commemorated on July 8;

Batopedi monastery, Mt Athos, 950
Batopedi monastery ; Repose of the Venerable Nicodemus the Hagiorite, Commemorated on July 14 ; Greatmartyr Marina (Margaret) of Antioch in Pisidia, Commemorated on July 17; St Niphon the Patriarch of Constantinople of Mt Athos, Commemorated on August 11; The Placing of the Cincture (Sash) of the Most Holy Mother of God, Commemorated on August 31; Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles; Icon of the Mother of God ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Âœthe JoyfulÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ, Commemorated on November 7 ; St Gregory Palamas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 14; Venerable Gennadius of Vatopedi, Mt Athos, Commemorated on November 17 ; St George of Cernica and Caldarushani, Commemorated December 3 ; Venerable Macarius of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on January 6 ; St Sava I, First Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated January 12 ; Venerable Maximus Kavsokalyvites of Mt Athos, Commemorated on January 13 ; Venerable Neophytus of Vatopedi, Mt Athos; Venerable Maximus the Greek, Commemorated January 21 ; Icon of the Mother of God "Comfort" or "Consolation", Commemorated January 21 ; Icon of the Mother of God "Stabbed", Commemorated January 21; Icon of the Mother of God "Xenophon Hodigitria", Commemorated January 21 ; Venerable Neophytus of Vatopedi, Mt Athos, Commemorated January 21 ; Venerable Agapius of Vatopedi, Commemorated on March 1; Martyrs killed by the Latins at the Iveron Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on May 13; Venerable Theophilus the Myrrhgusher of Macedonia, Commemorated on July 8;

Hilandar monastery, Mt Athos (Serbian, Bulgarian) 1198
Hilandar monastery; Icon of the Mother of God "of the Three Hands" on Mt Athos; Icon of the Mother of God the "Milk-Giver" of the Hilandar Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated July 3 ; Icon of the Mother of God œof the Three Hands ÂÂ on Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Damascus, Commemorated on December 4 ; St Daniel II the Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated December 20 ; it was time to choose the igumen for the Hilandar monastery on Mount Athos, Saint Daniel received the appointment. The saint was igumen at a most difficult time for the Holy Mountain. After the Crusaders were expelled from Palestine, they joined with the Arabs to plunder and loot the Athonite monasteries, not sparing anything sacred. St Sava I, First Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated January 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God of the Akathist, Commemorated January 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God the œMilkgiverÂÂ, Commemorated on January 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God, the "Priestly", Commemorated January 12 ; Hieromartyr Damascene of Hilandar of Mt Athos, Commemorated January 16 ; Venerable Stephen (In Monasticism Simeon), the Myrrhgusher and Prince of Serbia, Commemorated on February 13 ; Venerable Damian of Esphigmenou of Mt Athos, Commemorated February 23 ; Translation of the relics of St Nicephorus the Patriarch of Constantinople, Commemorated on March 13 ; Icon of the Mother of God œof the AkathistÂÂ, Commemorated on March 27; New Martyr Acacius the Martyr of Mt Athos and Seres, Commemorated on May 1; Prophet Isaiah, Commemorated on May 9 ; St Nicodemus the Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated on May 11 ; Venerable Paisius of Hilandar, Bulgaria, Commemorated on June 19; Icon of the Mother of God “Of the Three Handsâ€, Commemorated on June 28; Icon of the Mother of God, “Of the Three Handsâ€: In the eighth century during the time of the Iconoclasts, Saint John of Damascus (December 4) was zealous in his veneration of holy icons. Because of this, he was slandered by the emperor and iconoclast Leo III the Isaurian (717-740), who informed the Damascus caliph that Saint John was committing treasonous acts against him. The caliph gave orders to cut off the hand of the monk and take it to the marketplace. Towards evening Saint John, having asked the caliph for the cut-off hand, put it to its joint and fell to the ground before the icon of the Mother of God. The monk begged Our Lady to heal the hand, which had written in defense of Orthodoxy. After long prayer he fell asleep and saw in a dream that the All-Pure Mother of God had turned to him promising him quick healing. this the Mother of God bid him toil without fail with this hand. Having awakened from sleep, Saint John saw that his hand was unharmed. In thankfulness for this healing Saint John placed on the icon a hand fashioned of silver, from which the icon received its name “Of Three Hands.â€ (Some iconographers, in their ignorance, have mistakenly depicted the Most Holy Theotokos with three arms and three hands.) According to Tradition, Saint John wrote a hymn of thanksgiving to the Mother of God: “All of creation rejoices in You, O Full of Grace,â€ which appears in place of the hymn “It is Truly Meetâ€ in the Liturgy of Saint Basil the Great. John Damascene accepted monasticism at the monastery of Saint Savva the Sanctified and there bestowed his wonderworking icon. The Lavra presented the icon “Of Three Handsâ€ in blessing to Saint Savva, Archbishop of Serbia (+ 1237, January 12). During the time of an invasion of Serbia by the Turks, some Christians who wanted to protect the icon, entrusted it to the safekeeping of the Mother of God Herself. They placed it upon a donkey, which without a driver proceeded to Athos and stopped in front of the Hilandar monastery. The monks put the icon in the monastery’s cathedral church (katholikon). During a time of discord over the choice of igumen, the Mother of God deigned to head the monastery Herself, and from that time Her holy icon has occupied the igumen’s place in the temple. At the Hilandar monastery there is chosen only a vicar, and from the holy icon the monks take a blessing for every obedience. Greek usage, this Icon is commemorated on June 28; but on July 12 in Slavic usage. Icon of the Mother of God the œMilk-GiverÂ of the Hilandar Monastery on Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 3; Milk-Giver Icon of the Mother of God was originally located at the Lavra of Saint Savva the Sanctified near Jerusalem. Before his death, the holy founder of the Lavra foretold that a royal pilgrim having the same name as himself would visit the Lavra. Saint Savva told the brethren to give the wonderworking icon to that pilgrim as a blessing. the thirteenth century, Saint Savva of Serbia visited the Lavra. As he approached the reliquary of Saint Savva the Sanctified, the saint’s staff fell at his feet. The brethren asked the visitor his name, and he told them he was Archbishop Savva of Serbia. Obeying the instructions of their founder, the monks gave Saint Savva his staff, the “Milk-Giverâ€ Icon, and the Icon “Of the Three Handsâ€ (June 28 & July 12). holy archbishop took the icon to Hilandar on Mount Athos and put it on the right side of the iconostasis in the church of Saint Savva at the kellion of Karyes, which is attached to Hilandar. The icon was later named Typikonissa, since the Rule (Typikon) of Saint Savva was preserved there. Hilandar “Milk-Giverâ€ Icon is also commemorated on January 12.

Mt. Samareia, Mt Athos
Saint Damien struggled on a mountain called Samareia, between the monasteries of Hilandar and Esphigmenou, and also in one of the caves where the Father of Russian Monasticism, St Anthony of the Caves (July 10), had lived in asceticism. Icon of the Mother of God ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Âœof the Three HandsÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ on Mt Athos, Commemorated on July 12 ; Venerable Damian of Esphigmenou of Mt Athos, Commemorated February 23 ; Icon of the Mother of God ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Âœof the AkathistÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ, Commemorated on March 27; St Nicodemus the Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated on May 11 ;

Mount of the Ascension monestary, Mt Athos, little after 963
Mount of the Ascension monestary; Venerable Melania the Younger of Rome, Commemorated December 31 ;

Karyes monastery, Mt Athos, little after 963
Karyes monastery; Venerable Romilus of Ravenica, Commemorated on January 16 ; Monkmartyr Agathangelus of Esphigmenou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 19; Commemoration of the Appearance of the Archangel Gabriel to a Monk on Mt. Athos, and the Revelation of the Hymn, ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂœIt Is Truly Meet...ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚ÂÂÂÂ Or Axion Estin, Commemorated on June 11; Venerable Theophilus the Myrrhgusher of Macedonia, Commemorated on July 8;

Esphigmenou monastery, Mt Athos, little after 963
Esphigmenou monastery; St Athanasius the Patriarch of Constantinople, Commemorated October 24 ; Venerable Athanasius the Younger the Patriarch of Constantinople, Commemorated October 28 ; St. Gregory Palamas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 14 ; Venerable Damian of Esphigmenou of Mt Athos, Commemorated February 23 ; Monkmartyr Agathangelus of Esphigmenou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 19; St Athanasius of Lubensk the Patriarch of Constantinople, Commemorated on May 2;

monestary of St Anastasia, Deliverer of Potions, Mt Athos
monestary of St Anastasia, Deliverer of Potions; Greatmartyr Anastasia the œDeliverer from PotionsÂ, Commemorated on December 22;

Ierissos, Mt Athos
Ierissos; Icon of the Mother of God of Mt. Athos, "œSweet Kissing"Â, Commemorated on May 6;

Lemnos Island (near Mt Athos)
Lemnos Island; Greatmartyr Euphemia the All-praised, Commemorated on September 16; Martyr Melitina of Marcianopolis, Commemorated September 16 ;

Greece, Macedonia, Axios River Folder (Thesalonica, Agean Sea)

Axios (Vardar) River

Axios (Vardar) River Source (Scardus Mountains)

Scardus Mountains, between Albania and Macedonia
Scardus Mountains;

Scardus Mountains Park
Scardus Mountains National Park;

Axios (Vardar) River 1 (Gostivar)

Osogovo monastery, Macedonia, 1851
Osogovo monastery; St Joachim of Osogovo, Commemorated August 16 ; Venerable Gabriel, Founder of Lesnov Monastery in Bulgaria, Commemorated January 15 ;

Mount Osogovo, Macedonia
Mount Osogovo;

Osogovo, Macedonia
Osogovo; St Joachim of Osogovo, Commemorated August 16 ; Venerable Gabriel, Founder of Lesnov Monastery in Bulgaria, Commemorated January 15 ;

Axios (Vardar) River 2 (Skopje)

Skopje, Macedonia (top of the K Triangle)
Skopje, Macedonia; St Stephen Urosh, King of Serbia, Commemorated December 2 ; Virginmartyr Anysia at Thessalonica, Commemorated on December 30 ;

Black Mountain of Skopje
Black Mountain of Skopje: Skopska Crna Gora;

Greece, Macedonia, Axios River 2.5, Pshina River Folder

Pshina (Pchinja) River

Kriva River (Psihina)

Kriva River (Psihina 2)

Pshina River Second Source (Kriva River)

Kratov, Macedonia (Pshina River Second Source)
Kratov, Macedonia; Venerable Gabriel, Founder of Lesnov Monastery in Bulgaria, Commemorated January 15 ;

Pshina River Source (along the border)

Radovnica, Serbia
Radovnica, Serbia; The PÃƒÂ„Ã‚ÂÂÂÂinja originates from several streams on the western slopes of the Dukat mountain which meet at the village of Radovnica and continue to the west originally under the name of the TripuÃƒÂ…Ã‚Â¡nica (Cyrillic: ÃƒÂÂÂÂÃ‚Â¢ÃƒÂ‘Ã‚Â€ÃƒÂÂÂÂÃ‚Â¸ÃƒÂÂÂÂÃ‚Â¿ÃƒÂ‘Ã‚ÂƒÃƒÂ‘Ã‚ÂˆÃƒÂÂÂÂÃ‚Â½ÃƒÂÂÂÂÃ‚Â¸ÃƒÂ‘Ã‚Â†ÃƒÂÂÂÂÃ‚Â°).

Pcinja 1

Pcinja 2

Pcinja 3

Pshina River 1 (Bransk Wilderness, Vranski Desert, Prochorus' Monastery)

Prochorus' Monastery of Venerable Prohor of Pshina, 950
Monastery of Venerable Prohor of Pshina; St. Prochorus the Abbot in the Vranski Desert on the River Pshina in Bulgaria, Commemorated on January 15;

Vranski Desert, Bransk wilderness (Pshina River 1)
Vranski Desert, Bransk wilderness (Pshina River 1) St. Prochorus the Abbot in the Vranski Desert on the River Pshina in Bulgaria, Commemorated on January 15;

Pshina (Pchinja) River Mouth (Axios (Vardar) River 2.5 between Skopje and Veles

church of Ovche Polje (Sheep Pasture), Macedonia (near Pshina River, Axios River 2.5)
church of Ovche Polje (Sheep Pasture), Macedonia (near Pshina River, Axios River 2.5); Repose of Saint Stephen of DeÃƒÂ„Ã‚ÂÂÂÂani, Serbia, Commemorated on November 11;

Axios (Vardar) River 3 (Veles, Macedonia)

Bogomila, Macedonia (near Axos River 3)
Bogomila, Macedonia; St Stephen Miliutin of Serbia, Commemorated October 30 ; Venerable Dragutin (Theoctistus in Monasticism) of Serbia, Commemorated on October 30 ;

Greece, Macedonia, Axios River 3.5, Bregalnica River Folder

Bregalnica River

Bregalnica River 2 from Mt Osogovo

Bregalnica River Source (Berovo Spring)

Bregalnica River 3 from Lesnov

Bregalnica River 3 from Lesnov Source

Lesnov, Probishtip Province, Macedonia (Bregainica River 3)
Lesnov, Probishtip Province, Macedonia; Venerable Gabriel, Founder of Lesnov Monastery in Bulgaria, Commemorated January 15 ;

Lesnov Monastery, Macedonia, or Bulgaria, 1067
Lesnov Monastery ; Venerable Gabriel, Founder of Lesnov Monastery in Bulgaria, Commemorated January 15 ;

Bregalnica River 1 (Makedonska Kamenica)

Bregalnica River 2 (Kocani)

Bregalnica River 3 (Vinica)

Bregalnica River 4 (Stip)

Bregalnica River Mouth (Axios River 3.5)

Axios (Vardar) River 4 (Gevgelija, Greece)

Pella, Macedonia (Axios River 4)
Pella; Icon of the Mother of God "œCzestochowa"Â, Commemorated on March 6;

Thessalonica, Macedonia (Axios River Mouth, K Triangle of Roman Roads)
Thessalonica; Martyr Acacius of Apamea, Commemorated on July 28; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated July 30 ; Apostle Silvanus of the Seventy, Commemorated on July 30 ; Holy Apostle of the Seventy Silvanus was a disciple of the Savior. Holy Apostle Silvanus preached the Word of God together with the chief Apostles Peter and Paul. In his First Epistle, the holy Apostle Peter makes mention of him: “By Silvanus, a faithful brother to you, as I suppose, I have written briefly...” (1 Peter 5:12). Saint Silvanus was made bishop at Thessalonica and died there a martyr, having undergone many sorrows and misfortunes for the Lord’s sake. St Niphon the Patriarch of Constantinople of Mt Athos, Commemorated on August 11; Martyr Lupus the Slave of St Demetrius of Thessalonica, Commemorated on August 23 ; Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated on August 24; SILAS; The Holy Transfiguration of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ (the Second "Feast of the Savior" in August); Martyr Lupus the Slave of St Demetrius of Thessalonica, Commemorated on August 23; St Anastasius of the Strumitza Eparchy, Commemorated on August 29; Monkmartyr Joseph of Dionysiou on Mt Athos, Commemorated on September 14 ; Martyr Florentius of Thessalonica, Commemorated on October 13; St Anastasius of the Strumitza Eparchy; Venerable Philotheus the Patriarch of Constantinople; Martyr Florentius of Thessalonica; Venerable Euthymius the New of Thessalonica, and Monk of Mt Athos, Commemorated on October 15 ; Memorial Saturday of St Demetrius; St Athanasius the Patriarch of Constantinople; Holy, Glorious Demetrius the Myrrhgusher of Thessalonica, Commemorated on October 26; Martyr Lupus, Commemorated on October 26 ; Martyr Nestor of Thessalonica, Commemorated on October 27 ; Venerable Athanasius the Younger the Patriarch of Constantinople, Commemorated October 28; Martyr Anastasia of Thessalonica, Commemorated on October 30 ; Martyr Alexander of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 9 ; Venerable Theodore the Confessor the Abbot of the Studion, Commemorated November 11 ; St Gregory Palamas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 14 ; Venerable Hilarion the Monk and Wonderworker of Thessalonica, Georgian, Commemorated on November 19 ; Venerable Gregory Decapolite, Commemorated November 20 ; St Ambrose the Bishop of Milan, Commemorated December 7 ; Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-Bearer the Bishop of Antioch, Commemorated December 20 ; Virginmartyr Anysia at Thessalonica, Commemorated on December 30 ; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Silvanus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Venerable Macarius of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on January 6 ; St Sava I, First Archbishop of Serbia, Commemorated January 12 ; Icon of the Mother of God "œStabbed"Â, Commemorated on January 21 ; SILAS, MISSIONARY COMPANION OF PAUL, Commemorated January 26 ; TIMOTHY AND TITUS; St Joseph the Bishop of Thessalonica, and brother of St Theodore of Studion, Commemorated January 26 ; The Meeting of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in the Temple, Commemorated on February 2 ; Hieromartyr Charalampus the Bishop of Magnesia in Thessaly, Commemorated on February 10 ; CYRIL AND METHODIUS, MISSIONARIES TO THE SLAVS (14 FEB 869) ; Repose of St Cyril, Equal of the Apostles and Teacher of the Slavs, Commemorated on February 14; St Hilarion the Georgian, the New, Commemorated February 14 ; St Porphyrius the Bishop of Gaza, Commemorated on February 26; St Gregory Dialogus, the Pope of Rome, Commemorated on March 12; Martyr Alexander of Macedonia, Commemorated on March 13 ; Martyr Matrona of Thessalonica, Commemorated on March 27; Hieromartyr Mark the Bishop of Arethusa, who suffered under Julian the Apostate, Commemorated on March 29 ; Venerable Joseph the Hymnographer, Commemorated on April 4; Venerable Theonas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on April 4; Martyr Agathopodes the Deacon, and those with him, at Thessalonica, Commemorated on April 5; Venerable Theodora of Thessalonica, Commemorated on April 5; St Plato the Confessor of Studion, Commemorated on April 5; St Methodius, Equal of the Apostles and Archbishop of Moravia, Enlightener of the Slavs, Commemorated on April 6; Equal of the Apostles and Teacher of the Slavs, Methodius, Commemorated on May 11; New Martyr Raphael of Lesbos, Commemorated on April 9; Virginmartyr Agape in Thessalonica, Commemorated on April 16; Venerable John the Disciple of the Venerable Gregory of Decapolis, Commemorated on April 18; New Martyr Acacius the Martyr of Mt Athos and Seres, Commemorated on May 1; New Martyr Ignatius the Martyr of Mt Athos, Commemorated on May 1; St Athanasius of Lubensk the Patriarch of Constantinople, Commemorated on May 2; Greatmartyr Irene of Thessalonica, Commemorated on May 5; Martyr Barbarus in Thessaly, who was a robber, Commemorated on May 6; Equal of the Apostles and Teacher of the Slavs, Cyril, Commemorated on May 11; Martyr Heliconis of Thessalonica, Commemorated on May 28; Monkmartyr David of Thessalonica, Commemorated on June 26; St David of Thessaloniki, Commemorated on June 26 ;

Axios (Vardar) River Mouth (Thessalonica)

Meglen (Meglena, Almopia), Macedonia or Bulgaria (Axios River Mouth)
Meglena (Meglen), Macedonia or Bulgaria; New Martyr Chryse (Zlata) of Meglena, Bulgaria, Commemorated on October 13; Translation of the relics of St Hilarion the Bishop of Meglin in Bulgaria, Commemorated on October 21;

Latomos Monastery, Thessalonica, Macedonia, 490
Latomos Monastery; Venerable Joseph the Hymnographer, Commemorated on April 4;

Edessa, Macedonia, Greece
Edessa, Macedonia, Greece; Martyr Bassa of Edessa, and her sons, Commemorated on August 21; Martyr Bassa with her sons Theognis, Agapius and Pistus, lived in the city of Macedonian Edessa and she was married to a pagan priest. From childhood she had been raised in the Christian Faith, which she passed on to her sons. the reign of the emperor Maximian Galerius (305-311), the husband denounced his wife and children to the governor. In spite of threats, the boys refused to offer sacrifice to idols, so they were tortured and put to death. The eldest son, Theognis, was raked with iron claws, then he was beheaded. The skin of the young Agapius was flayed from head to chest, but the martyr did not utter a sound. The youngest son Pistus was tortured and beheaded, just as his brothers had been. One account says that the three brothers suffered at Edessa in Macedonia. Another account says they died at Larissa in Thessaly, their homeland. Bassa was thrown into prison and was weakened by hunger, but an angel strengthened her with heavenly food. Under successive tortures she remained unharmed by fire, water and beasts. When they brought her to a pagan temple, she shattered the statue of Zeus. Then they threw the martyr into a whirlpool in the sea. But to everyone’s surprise a ship sailed up, and three radiant men pulled her up (Saint Νikόdēmos of the Holy Mountain (July 14) suggests that these were her children, martyred earlier). After eight days Saint Bassa came by ship to the governor of the island of Alona, not far from Cyzicus, in the Propontis or Sea of Marmora. After beating her with rods, they beheaded her. By the year 450 there was already a church in honor of the holy martyr Bassa at Chalcedon.

Meglena (Meglen, Almopia), Macedonia or Bulgaria (Axios River Mouth)
Meglena (Meglen), Macedonia or Bulgaria; New Martyr Chryse (Zlata) of Meglena, Bulgaria, Commemorated on October 13; Translation of the relics of St Hilarion the Bishop of Meglin in Bulgaria, Commemorated on October 21;

Meglen (Meglena, Almopia), Bulgaria or Macedonia (Axios River Mouth)
Meglena (Meglen), Macedonia or Bulgaria; New Martyr Chryse (Zlata) of Meglena, Bulgaria, Commemorated on October 13; Translation of the relics of St Hilarion the Bishop of Meglin in Bulgaria, Commemorated on October 21;

Naousa, Imathia (Axios River Mouth)
Naousa, Imathia; Venerable Theophanes of Dochiariou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on August 19 ;

Skete monastery of St John the Forerunner, Verroia (Boroea) Greece, 16th Century
Venerable Theophanes of Dochiariou of Mt Athos, Commemorated August 19 ;

Verroia, Macedonia (Beroea, west of Axios River Mouth, K Triangle, Via Egnatia Roman Road)
Verroia; Venerable Theophanes of Dochiariou of Mt Athos, Commemorated August 19 ; Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated August 24; Apostle Carpus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Venerable Dionysius of Olympus, Commemorated January 24 ; Apostle Carpus of the Seventy, Commemorated on May 26;

Beroea, Thrace, Macedonia (Veria, Greece, Roman Road Via Egnatia, Axios River Mouth area)
Beroea (Veria, Greece) ; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated July 30 ; Venerable Theophanes of Dochiariou of Mt Athos, Commemorated August 19 ; St Liberius the Pope of Rome, Commemorated on August 27 ; Venerable Dionysius of Olympus, Commemorated January 24 ; SILAS, MISSIONARY COMPANION OF PAUL, Commemorated January 26 ; Apostle Carpus of the Seventy, Commemorated on May 26 ;

Apollonia (Mygdonia, Axos River Mouth)
Apollonia (Mygdonia); Martyr Acacius of Apamea, Commemorated on July 28; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated July 30 ; Hieromartyr Mark the Bishop of Arethusa, who suffered under Julian the Apostate, Commemorated on March 29 ; Martyr Felix of Apollonia in Macedonia, Commemorated July 6 ;

Mygdonia, Thessaloniki
Mygdonia, Thessaloniki ; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated July 30 ; Hieromartyr Mark the Bishop of Arethusa, who suffered under Julian the Apostate, Commemorated on March 29 ;

Apollonia, Thessaloniki, Macedonia (Roman Road Via Egnatia)
Apollonia, Thessaloniki; Apostle Mark of the Seventy; Martyr Felix of Apollonia in Macedonia, Commemorated July 6 ; Martyr Acacius of Apamea, Commemorated July 28 ; Holy Martyr Acacius was brought to trial for his belief in Christ. Three governors attempted to compel the holy martyr to offer sacrifice to idols, having subjected him to fierce tortures. Governor Licinius gave orders to rend the body of Saint Acacius with instruments of torture. He then sent him to Governor Terence, who gave orders to throw Acacius into a cauldron filled with boiling tar and tallow, but the martyr remained unharmed. Terence went to the cities of Apamea and Apollonia and gave orders to bring the martyr after him. In one of these cities Saint Acacius was led into a pagan temple, but by his prayer all the idols there fell down. beat the saint viciously and gave him over to be eaten by wild beasts. When they saw that he remained unharmed, they threw him into a red-hot furnace. The martyr also remained unharmed there. The governor, wanting to check whether the furnace was sufficiently hot, went near it and was burned himself. They then took the holy Martyr Acacius for torture to a certain Posidonius, who put heavy fetters on the holy martyr and gave orders to take him to the city of Miletus. There also the saint, by his prayer, destroyed idols. Finally, the exhausted torturers beheaded Saint Acacius. A priest by the name of Leontius buried his body in the city of Synados (Asia Minor). Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Mark of the Seventy, called John, Commemorated on January 4; Martyr Felix of Apollonia in Macedonia, Commemorated July 6 ; Martyr Acacius of Apamea, Commemorated on July 28; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated on July 30;

Arethusa (Mygdonia, Axios River Mouth)
Arethusa (Mygdonia); Hieromartyr Mark the Bishop of Arethusa, who suffered under Julian the Apostate, Commemorated on March 29 ;

Monastery of Saint Anastasia, Vasilika 57006, near Thessalonica
Monastery of Saint Anastasia, Vasilika 57006, near Thessalonica; Monk Martyrs James, Jacob the Deacon, and Dionysius, of Prodromou, Commemorated on November 1; Venerable Theonas the Archbishop of Thessalonica, Commemorated on April 4; Saint Theonas was a disciple of Saint James of Kastoria (November 1), and lived at the beginning of the sixteenth century. He lived for some time in the Pantocrator and Simonopetra Monasteries on Mt. Athos. He founded the Monastery of Saint Anastasia, and was consecrated as Archbishop of Thessalonica. He died in peace.

Sourota, Macedonia (Axios River Mouth) St Anne, mother of Theotokos
Sourota, Macedonia (Axios River Mouth); Dormition of the Righteous Anna, the Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos, Commemorated on July 25 ; Anna was the daughter of the priest Matthan and his wife Mary. She was of the tribe of Levi and the lineage of Aaron. According to Tradition, she died peacefully in Jerusalem at age 79, before the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos. the reign of Saint Justinian the Emperor (527-565), a church was built in her honor at Deutera. Emperor Justinian II (685-695; 705-711) restored her church, since Saint Anna had appeared to his pregnant wife. It was at this time that her body and maphorion (veil) were transferred to Constantinople. of Saint Anna’s holy relics may be found on Mount Athos: Stavronikita Monastery (part of her left hand), Saint Anna’s Skete (part of her incorrupt left foot), Koutloumousiou Monastery (part of her incorrupt right foot). Fragments of her relics may also be found in her Monastery at Lygaria, Lamia, and in the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian at Sourota. Part of the saint’s incorrupt flesh is in the collection of Saints’ relics of the International Catholic Crusaders. The church of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome has one of the saint’s wrists. Anna is also commemorated on September 9.

Galatista (Small Town near Thessalonica) Relics
Galatista (Small Town near Thessalonica) Relics; Monk Martyrs James, Jacob the Deacon, and Dionysius, of Prodromou, Commemorated on November 1

Greece, Macedonia, Strymon River Folder (Philippi, Roman Road, Agean Sea)

Strymon River

Strymon (Struma) River Source (Vitosha Mt., Bulgaria)

Mount Vitosha (overlooking Sophia, Bulgaria)
Mount Vitosha;

Strymon (Struma) River 1 (Pernik, Bulgaria)

Strymon River 2 (Zemen)

Strymon River 3

Dragovistica River Mouth (Strymon River 3)

Dragovistica River

Dolno River

Strymon River 4

Strymon River 5

Strymon River 6 (Rila, Bulgaria)

Greece, Macedonia, Strymon River 6, Rila River Folder

Rila River

Rila River Source

Rila Monastery, Macedonia (Rila River Source) 927
Rila Monastery ; Repose of the Venerable John the Abbot of Rila, Commemorated August 18 ; Icon of the Mother of God of the Seven Lakes, Commemorated on October 13 ; New Martyr Ignatius the Monk of Bulgaria, Commemorated October 8 ; Translation of the relics of Venerable St John the Abbot of Rila in Bulgaria, Commemorated on October 19 ; Blessed Peter the King of Bulgaria, Commemorated January 30 ; New Martyr Ignatius the Martyr of Mt Athos, Commemorated on May 1; Venerable Paisius of Hilandar, Bulgaria, Commemorated on June 19; Translation of the relics of the Venerable John of Rila from Trnovo to Rila, Commemorated on July 1;

Rila River Mouith (Strymon River 6)

Strymon River 8 (Kresna Gorge)

Heraclea, Macedonia (Strumitza Mouth, Strymon River 9)
Heraclea Sintica; Hieromartyr Philip the Bishop of Heraclea, Commemorated on August 20; St Anastasius of the Strumitza Eparchy, Commemorated on August 29; 40 Women Martyrs at Heraclea, in Thrace, Commemorated September 1 ; St Sebastiana the Martyr and Disciple of St Paul the Apostle at Heraclea, Commemorated September 16 ; Venerable Philotheus the Patriarch of Constantinople, Commemorated on October 8 ; Martyr Pausilippus of Heraclea in Thrace, Commemorated on April 8 ;

Strymon River 9 (Heraclea, Thrace)

Greece, Macedonia, Strymon River 9, Strumitza River Folder

Strumitza River

Strumitza River Source

Strumitza River 1 (Strumica)

Strumica, Macedonia (Strumitza River 1)
Strumica; St Anastasius of the Strumitza Eparchy, Commemorated on August 29;

Strumitza River Mouth (Heraclea, Struma River 9)

Dremvitsa, Macedonia
Dremvitsa, Macedonia St Clement the Bishop of Ochrid and Enlightener of the Bulgarians, Commemorated November 25 ;

Strymon River 10 (Lake Kerkini)

Serres, Macedonia (fertile plain, Strymon River 10)
Serres; New Martyr Nicetas of Pojani and Serres, Commemorated on April 4; New Martyr Acacius the Martyr of Mt Athos and Seres, Commemorated on May 1;

Strymon River 11 (Serres)

Angitis River Mouth (Strymon River 11)

Strymon River 12 (Amphipolis)

Amphipolis, Macedonia (Strymon (Struma) River 12) Roman Road Via Egnatia
Amphipolis; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated July 30 ; Apostle Silvanus of the Seventy, Commemorated on July 30; Martyr Auctus at Amphipolis in Macedonia, Commemorated on November 7 ; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Hieromartyr Mocius the Presbyter of Amphipolis in Macedonia, Commemorated on May 11;

Strymon (Struma) River Mouth (Strymonian Gulf, Agean Sea)

Chrysopolis, Macedonia (Eion, Roman Road, Strymon River Mouth)
Chrysopolis, Macedonia (Eion) ; Venerable Philotheus of Dionysiou of Mount Athos, Commemorated on October 21;

Philippi, Eastern Macedonia, Trajanopolis in Thrace (Roman Road, near Strymon River Mouth)
Philippi; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated July 30 ; Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-Bearer the Bishop of Antioch, Commemorated December 20 ; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; SILAS, MISSIONARY COMPANION OF PAUL, Commemorated January 26 ; LYDIA, DORCAS AND PHOEBE, CO-WORKERS WITH THE APOSTLES, 27 JAN. NT ; POLYCARP; Hieromartyr Polycarp the Bishop of Smyrna, Commemorated February 23 ; St Eustathius the Archbishop of Antioch, Commemorated February 21 ; Apostle Epaphroditus of the Seventy, Commemorated on March 30; St. Lydia of Philippi, Commemorated on May 20;

Neapolis, Thessalonica (between Strymon and Nestos Rivers)
Neapolis, Thessalonica; Hieromartyr Ignatius the God-Bearer the Bishop of Antioch, Commemorated December 20 ;

Stagira (ancient city), Chalkidice, Macedonia (Aristotle's home)
Stagira (ancient city), Chalkidice, Macedonia; Greece, 364 BC - 322 BC, Greek Philosopher and Scientist Aristotle; THOMAS AQUINAS, PRIEST, FRIAR, AND THEOLOGIAN (28 JAN 1274);

Greece, Macedonia, K Triangle area of Macedonia Folder, Kutmichivitsa, Albania, Via Egnatia

Kutmichevitsa, Southwest Macedonia or Albania (K Triangle Area)
Kutmichevitsa, (K Triangle Area), the northwestern part of the region of Macedonia and the southern part of Albania, broadly taken to be the area included in the triangle ; Equal of the Apostles Clement of Ochrid the Bishop of Greater Macedonia, Commemorated on July 27 ;

Ochrid, Greater Macedonia and Albania (Roman Roads, largest city on Lake Ochrid)
Ochrid (largest city on Lake Ochrid); Equal of the Apostles Clement of Ochrid the Bishop of Greater Macedonia, Commemorated July 27 ; Slavs; St Clement the Bishop of Ochrid and Enlightener of the Bulgarians, Commemorated on November 25 ; St Nahum of Ochrid, the Disciple of St Cyril and Methodius, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated December 23 ; Venerable Gregory of Ochrid; Venerable Maximus Kavsokalyvites of Mt Athos; Repose of St Nicholas of Zhicha, Commemorated on March 18; St Boris (in Holy Baptism Michael), Equal of the Apostles, Prince and Baptizer of Bulgaria, Commemorated on May 2; St Nahum of Ochrid, the Disciple of St Cyril and Methodius, Equals of the Apostles, Commemorated on June 20;

Via Egnatia Folder (Main East West Roman Road)

Via Egnatia (The East West Roman Road)
Key towns along the Via Egnatia East West Roman Road Listed from west to east: Ancient name Modern name Modern country Dyrrachium, later Epidamnos DurrÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â«s Albania Claudiana Peqin Albania Apollonia By the village of Pojani (7 km W of Fier) Albania Masio Scampa Elbasan Albania Lychnida Ohrid North Macedonia Resen Resen North Macedonia Heraclea Bitola North Macedonia Florina Florina Greece Edessa Edessa Greece Pella Pella Greece Thessalonike Thessaloniki Greece Pydna Possibly Kitros, 6 km SW of modern Pydna Greece Amphipolis Amfipoli Greece Philippi 14 km NW of Kavala Greece Neapolis Kavala Greece Traianoupolis Traianoupoli Greece Kypsela ÃƒÂ„Ã‚Â°psala Turkey Aenus Enez Turkey Aproi (Apros, Apris, AprÃƒÂ„Ã‚Â«) Village of Kermeyan Turkey Adrianople Edirne (not on the main Via Egnatia) Turkey Perinthus, later Heraclea Village of MarmaraereÃƒÂ„Ã‚ÂŸlisi Turkey Caenophrurium Sinekli in Silivri district Turkey Selymbria Silivri Turkey Melantias Turkey Rhegion KÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¼ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â§ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â¼kÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â§ekmece, 15 km W of Istanbul Turkey Byzantium, later Constantinople Istanbul Turkey

Via Egnatia - Dyrrachium
Via Egnatia - Dyrrachium;

Via Egnatia - Claudiana
Via Egnatia - Claudiana ;

Via Egnatia - Bottom of the K Triangle Claudiana to Thessalonica

Via Egnatia - Thessalonica
Via Egnatia - Thessalonica;

Via Egnatia - Pydna
Via Egnatia - Pydna;

Via Egnatia - Pydna to Thessalonica

Via Egnatia - Amphipolis
Via Egnatia - Amphipolis;

Via Egnatia - Philippi
Via Egnatia - Philippi;

Via Egnatia - Neapolis
Via Egnatia - Neapolis;

Via Egnatia - Traianoupolis
Via Egnatia - Traianoupolis;

Via Egnatia - Kypsela
Via Egnatia - Kypsela ;

Via Egnatia - Kypsela to Perinthus

Via Egnatia - Aenus or Enos
Via Egnatia - Aenus or Enos;

Via Egnatia - Enos to Kypsela

Via Egnatia - Apros
Via Egnatia - Apros;

Via Egnatia - Adrianople
Via Egnatia - Adrianople ;

Via Egnatia - Drizipara
Drizipara, Bulgaria (on Via Egnatia, Martyr Alexander of Rome); Martyr Alexander of Rome, Commemorated on May 13;

Drizipara, Bulgaria (on Via Egnatia, Martyr Alexander of Rome)
Drizipara, Bulgaria (on Via Egnatia, Martyr Alexander of Rome); Martyr Alexander of Rome, Commemorated on May 13;

Via Egnatia - Perinthus or Heraclea Thracia
Via Egnatia - Perinthus or Heraclea;

Via Egnatia - Caenophrurium
Via Egnatia - Caenophrurium;

Via Egnatia - Selymbria
Via Egnatia - Selymbria ;

Via Egnatia - Melantias
Via Egnatia - Melantias;

Via Egnatia - Rhegion
Via Egnatia - Rhegion;

Via Egnatia - Byzantium
Via Egnatia - Byzantium;

Bitolya, Center of K Triangle, Macedonia (Pelagonia Valley) Capital of First Bulgarian Empire
Bitolya ; Venerable Nectarius of Bitolya and Mt Athos, Commemorated December 5 ; St Nectarius of Bitel, Commemorated on December 15 ;

Heraclea Lyncestis, Macedonia (center of K Triangle)
Heraclea Lyncestis;

Galatea Region of West Macedonia
Galatea Region; Translation of the relics of St Theodore the Sykeote, Commemorated on June 15;

Kastoria, K Triangle, Macedonia
Kastoria, Macedonia; Venerable Theodosius the Metropolitan of Trebizond, Commemorated on January 11 ;

Kastorian Hills, K Triangle, Macedonia, Greece
Kastoria, Macedonia; Venerable Theodosius the Metropolitan of Trebizond, Commemorated on January 11 ;

Koritsa (Kastorian hills, right on Via Egnatia of K Triangle)
Koritsa (Kastorian hills) ; Venerable Theodosius the Metropolitan of Trebizond, Commemorated on January 11 ;

Pidna, Macedonia
Pidna; St Gregory Dialogus, the Pope of Rome, Commemorated on March 12; Martyr Alexander of Macedonia, Commemorated on March 13 ;

Mount Peristeros, Macedonia
Mount Peristeros; Venerable Euthymius the New of Thessalonica, and Monk of Mt Athos, Commemorated on October 15;

Prespa Lakes Region, Macedonia, Greece and Albania
Prespa Lakes (Lake Ohrid and Lake Prespa); St Achilles the Bishop of Larissa, Commemorated on May 15;

Greece, K Triangle Folder

Kutmichevitsa Triangle - K Triangle
Kutmichevitsa triangle Saloniki-Skopje-Vlora; St Clement the Bishop of Ochrid and Enlightener of the Bulgarians, Commemorated on November 25;

K Triangle Saloniki-Skopje-Vlora
Kutmichevitsa triangle Saloniki-Skopje-Vlora; St Clement the Bishop of Ochrid and Enlightener of the Bulgarians, Commemorated on November 25;

K Triangle Skopje-Salonik-Vlora
Kutmichevitsa triangle Saloniki-Skopje-Vlora; St Clement the Bishop of Ochrid and Enlightener of the Bulgarians, Commemorated on November 25;

K Triangle Vlora-Saloniki-Skopje

Greece, Thessaly Folder, and its rivers

Thessaly Region of Greece
Thessaly Region; Venerable John the Georgian, of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 12 ; Venerable Onesimus of Magnesia, Commemorated on July 14 ; Dormition of the Righteous Anna, the Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos, Commemorated on July 25 ; Hieromartyr Nicodemus of Meteora, Commemorated August 16 ; New Martyr Stamatius of Volos, Commemorated on August 16 ; Venerable Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia, Commemorated on August 16 ; St Fantinus of Calabria, Commemorated on August 30; Venerable Hierotheus the Younger of Iveron of Mt Athos, Commemorated September 13 ; St Bessarion, Archbishop of Larissa, Commemorated Septemer 15 ; St Gerasimus, Commemorated September 15 ; Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy, Commemorated September 21; Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Venerable Romanus the Martyr, Commemorated January 5 ; Martyr Neophytus of Nicea, Commemorated January 21; Venerable Dionysius of Olympus, Commemorated January 24 ; St Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated January 31 ; Hieromartyr Charalampus the Bishop of Magnesia in Thessaly, Commemorated on February 10 ; Martyr Porphyrius in Thessaly, Commemorated February 10; Martyr Baptus in Thessaly, Commemorated February 10; Repose of St Cyril, Equal of the Apostles and Teacher of the Slavs, Commemorated on February14 ; Monkmartyr Damian of Philotheou, Commemorated February 23 ; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19; Martyr Barbarus in Thessaly, who was a robber, Commemorated on May 6; Martyr Christopher of Lycia, Commemorated on May 9; St Euthymius of Athos the translator, Commemorated on May 13; St Achilles the Bishop of Larissa, Commemorated on May 15 ;

Greece, Thessaly, Pineios River Folder, Mt Olympos, Larissa, Meteora

Pineios River

Pineios River Source (Pindus Mountains)

Pindus Mountains
Pindus Mountains;

Pineios River 1, Meteora

Meteora (Plain of Thessaly, Six Monasteries, like Mt Athos)
Meteora (Like Mt Athos, Six Monasteries, Plain of Thessaly, on the Pineios River); Hieromartyr Nicodemus of Meteora, Commemorated August 16 ; Venerable Dionysius of Olympus, Commemorated January 24 ;

Monastery of the Holy Trinity, Meteora
Monastery of the Holy Trinity, Meteora; Hieromartyr Nicodemus of Meteora, Commemorated August 16 ;

Pineios River 2, Trikala

Trikkala, Thessaly (Pineios River 2)
Trikkala; Venerable Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia, Commemorated on August 16 ; Venerable Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia, Commemorated on October 20;

Karditsa Regional Unit, Thessaly
Karditsa (regional unit); Monkmartyr Damian of Philotheou, Commemorated February 23 ;

Pineios River 3, Larissa

Larissa, Thessaly (near Pineios River Mouth)
Larissa; Dormition of the Righteous Anna, the Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos, Commemorated on July 25 ; Anna was the daughter of the priest Matthan and his wife Mary. She was of the tribe of Levi and the lineage of Aaron. According to Tradition, she died peacefully in Jerusalem at age 79, before the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos. the reign of Saint Justinian the Emperor (527-565), a church was built in her honor at Deutera. Emperor Justinian II (685-695; 705-711) restored her church, since Saint Anna had appeared to his pregnant wife. It was at this time that her body and maphorion (veil) were transferred to Constantinople. of Saint Anna’s holy relics may be found on Mount Athos: Stavronikita Monastery (part of her left hand), Saint Anna’s Skete (part of her incorrupt left foot), Koutloumousiou Monastery (part of her incorrupt right foot). Fragments of her relics may also be found in her Monastery at Lygaria, Lamia, and in the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian at Sourota. Part of the saint’s incorrupt flesh is in the collection of Saints’ relics of the International Catholic Crusaders. The church of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome has one of the saint’s wrists. Anna is also commemorated on September 9. St Fantinus of Calabria, Commemorated on August 30; St Bessarion, Archbishop of Larissa, Commemorated Septemer 15 ; Martyr Barbarus in Thessaly, who was a robber, Commemorated on May 6; St Achilles the Bishop of Larissa, Commemorated on May 15;

Lygaria (Larissa), Thessaly (near Pineios River Mouth)
Larissa; Dormition of the Righteous Anna, the Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos, Commemorated on July 25; St Fantinus of Calabria, Commemorated on August 30; St Bessarion, Archbishop of Larissa, Commemorated Septemer 15 ; Martyr Barbarus in Thessaly, who was a robber, Commemorated on May 6; St Achilles the Bishop of Larissa, Commemorated on May 15;

Pineios River Mouth (Aegean Sea)

Mt Olympus in Thessaly, Greece (Pineios River Mouth)
Mount Olympus; Venerable John the Georgian, of Mt. Athos, Commemorated on July 12 ; Hieromartyr Cyprian of Nicomedia From age seven until thirty, Cyprian studied at the most outstanding centers of paganism: on Mount Olympus, in the cities of Argos and Tauropolis, in the Egyptian city of Memphis, and at Babylon; Venerable Euthymius the New of Thessalonica, and Monk of Mt Athos, Commemorated on October 15; Righteous Anna of Constantinople, Commemorated October 29 ; Martyr Alexander of Thessalonica, Commemorated on November 9 ; Venerable Gregory Decapolite, Commemorated November 20 ; Venerable Luke the New Stylite of Chalcedon; Martyr Neophytus of Nicea, Commemorated January 21; Venerable Dionysius of Olympus, Commemorated January 24 ; CYRIL AND METHODIUS, MISSIONARIES TO THE SLAVS (14 FEB 869) ; Repose of St Cyril, Equal of the Apostles and Teacher of the Slavs, Commemorated on February14 ; St Plato the Confessor of Studion, Commemorated on April 5; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19; St Euthymius of Athos the translator, Commemorated on May 13;

Agios Dionysios Monastery, Olympus, 1542
Agios Dionysios Monastery, Olympus; Venerable Dionysius of Olympus, Commemorated on January 24;

Kanalon Monastery, Olympus, 1055
Kanalon Monastery;

Agia Triada Monastery, Sparmos, Olympus, at least 1386
Agia Triada Monastery, Sparmos;

Greece, Thessaly, Pagasetic Gulf Folder, Magnesia Penninsula

Pagasetic Gulf
Pagasetic Gulf;

Mt Pelion Penninsula
Mt Pelion Penninsula;

Mt Pelion, Thessaly
Mt Pelion; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19;

Cynoscephalae, Thessaly
Cynoscephalae; Martyr Christopher of Lycia, Commemorated on May 9;

Magnesia (eastern peninsula of Thessaly)
Magnesia (eastern peninsula of Thessaly); Venerable Onesimus of Magnesia, Commemorated on July 14 ; Martyr Justus at Rome, Commemorated on July 14 ; New Martyr Triandaphyllus of Stara Zagora, Commemorated on August 8 ; Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy, Commemorated September 21 ; Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Hieromartyr Charalampus the Bishop of Magnesia in Thessaly, Commemorated on February 10;

Magnesia, Thessaly (Pagasetic Gulf of Agean Sea)
Magnesia (Pagasetic Gulf of Agean Sea); Venerable Onesimus of Magnesia, Commemorated on July 14 ; Martyr Justus at Rome, Commemorated on July 14 ; New Martyr Triandaphyllus of Stara Zagora, Commemorated on August 8 ; Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Hieromartyr Charalampus the Bishop of Magnesia in Thessaly, Commemorated on February 10; Venerable Onesimus of Magnesia; IGNATIUS OF ANTIOCH;

Volos, Thessaly
Volos, Thessaly; New Martyr Stamatius of Volos, Commemorated August 16 ; New Martyr Stamatius was a native of the city of Volos, Thessaly. They accused him of accepting Islam, but he bravely confessed himself a Christian and was beheaded by the sword at Constantinople in 1680.

Demetriada, Thessaly
Demetriada; Martyr Zenaida (Zenais) of Tarsus, in Cilicia, Commemorated October 11 ; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19;

Makrinitsa, Thessaly
Makrinitsa, Thessaly ; St Gerasimus, Commemorated September 15 ;

Zurvia (Survias) Monastery, aka Makrinitissa Monastery, 1205
Zurvia (Survias), Makrinitissa Monastery, 1205; Saint Gerasimus, Commemorated on September 15;

Zagora, Thessaly
Zagora, Thessaly; New Martyr Triandaphyllus of Stara Zagora, Commemorated August 8 ; New Martyr Triandaphyllus, a native of Zagora, Magnesia (in Thessaly), was beheaded by the Turks at Constantinople in the year 1680 for his refusal to reject Christ and accept Islam. He was only fifteen years old when he received the crown of victory from Christ. St Gerasimus, Commemorated September 15 ; Venerable Romilus of Ravenica, Commemorated on January 16; St Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated January 31 ; Venerable Acacius the Younger of Mt Athos, Commemorated on April 12;

Skopelo, Thessaly
Skopelo; Venerable Hierotheus the Younger of Iveron of Mt Athos, Commemorated September 13 ;

Greece, Thessaly, Heraclea River Folder

Heraclea River

Heraclea River Source (along the border)

Karpenisi, Thessaly, Greece (Heraclea River Source)
Karpenisi, Thessaly, Greece ; Venerable Romanus the Martyr, Commemorated January 5 ;

Evrytania Regional Unit, near Thessaly
Evrytania Region; Monkmartyr Damian of Philotheou, Commemorated February 23 ;

Agrapha, Thessaly, Greece
Agrapha municipality; Hieromonk Seraphim, Bishop of the Phanar, Commemorated on December 4 ; Monkmartyr Damian of Philotheou, Commemorated February 23 ;

Agrafa Region, mountains above Western Thessaly
Agrafa Region; Hieromonk Seraphim, Bishop of the Phanar, Commemorated on December 4 ; Monkmartyr Damian of Philotheou, Commemorated February 23 ;

Heraclea River 1 (Spercheiada to Lamia)

Agathonos Monastery, Phthiotis (Heraclea River 1) 1271 or 1400's
Agathonos Monastery, Phthiotis; St. Seraphim of Labodeia, Commemorated on May 6;

Lygaria, Lamia, Thessaly, Saint Anne the mother of Theotokos
Lygaria, Lamia, Thessaly ; Dormition of the Righteous Anna, the Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos, Commemorated on July 25 ; Anna was the daughter of the priest Matthan and his wife Mary. She was of the tribe of Levi and the lineage of Aaron. According to Tradition, she died peacefully in Jerusalem at age 79, before the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos. the reign of Saint Justinian the Emperor (527-565), a church was built in her honor at Deutera. Emperor Justinian II (685-695; 705-711) restored her church, since Saint Anna had appeared to his pregnant wife. It was at this time that her body and maphorion (veil) were transferred to Constantinople. of Saint Anna’s holy relics may be found on Mount Athos: Stavronikita Monastery (part of her left hand), Saint Anna’s Skete (part of her incorrupt left foot), Koutloumousiou Monastery (part of her incorrupt right foot). Fragments of her relics may also be found in her Monastery at Lygaria, Lamia, and in the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian at Sourota. Part of the saint’s incorrupt flesh is in the collection of Saints’ relics of the International Catholic Crusaders. The church of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome has one of the saint’s wrists. Anna is also commemorated on September 9.

Lamia, Lygaria, Thessaly, St Anne the mother of Theotokos
Lygaria, Lamia, Thessaly ; Dormition of the Righteous Anna, the Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos, Commemorated on July 25 ; Anna was the daughter of the priest Matthan and his wife Mary. She was of the tribe of Levi and the lineage of Aaron. According to Tradition, she died peacefully in Jerusalem at age 79, before the Annunciation to the Most Holy Theotokos. the reign of Saint Justinian the Emperor (527-565), a church was built in her honor at Deutera. Emperor Justinian II (685-695; 705-711) restored her church, since Saint Anna had appeared to his pregnant wife. It was at this time that her body and maphorion (veil) were transferred to Constantinople. of Saint Anna’s holy relics may be found on Mount Athos: Stavronikita Monastery (part of her left hand), Saint Anna’s Skete (part of her incorrupt left foot), Koutloumousiou Monastery (part of her incorrupt right foot). Fragments of her relics may also be found in her Monastery at Lygaria, Lamia, and in the Monastery of Saint John the Theologian at Sourota. Part of the saint’s incorrupt flesh is in the collection of Saints’ relics of the International Catholic Crusaders. The church of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome has one of the saint’s wrists. Anna is also commemorated on September 9.

Heraclea River Mouth (Malian Gulf)

Heraclea, Trachis, Thessaly
Heraclea, Trachis; Dormition of the Righteous Anna, the Mother of the Most Holy Theotokos, Commemorated on July 25 ; Apostle Apelles of the Seventy, Commemorated on September 10 ; Apostle Apelles of the Seventy, Commemorated on October 31 ;

Heraklion in Trakhis, Thessaly (near Heraclea River Mouth)
Heraklion in Trakhis; Apostle Apelles of Heraclea; Apostle Apelles of the Seventy, Commemorated on September 10 ;

Greece, Epirus Region Folder, and its rivers, Northwest Greece

Epirus Region Greece
Epirus Region Greece; Venerable Theophanes of Dochiariou of Mt Athos, Commemorated August 19 ; Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated on August 24; Apostle Jason of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Sosipater of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; St Arsenius the Archbishop of Kerkyra (Corfu), Commemorated January 19 ; Venerable Maximus the Greek, Commemorated January 21 ; New Martyr Auxentius of Constantinople, Commemorated January 25 ; St Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated January 31 ; New Martyr John the New of Epirus, Commemorated on April 18 ; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19; Apostle Jason, of the Seventy and those with him, Commemorated on April 28 ; Virginmartyr Kerkyra and those with her, Commemorated on April 28; St Donatus the Bishop of Euroea in Epirus; St Donatus the Bishop of Euroea in Epirus, Commemorated on April 30; St Angelina of Serbia, Commemorated on July 1;

Epiros Region
Epiros Region; Venerable Maximus the Greek, Commemorated January 21 ; New Martyr Auxentius of Constantinople, Commemorated January 25 ; New Martyr John the New of Epirus, Commemorated on April 18 ; Virginmartyr Kerkyra and those with her, Commemorated on April 28; St Donatus the Bishop of Euroea in Epirus, Commemorated on April 30;

Epirus, 1205-1479, Despotate of Epirus, against Latin Empire of Constantinople
Greece, 1205-1479, Despotate of Epirus, against Latin Empire of Constantinople; Saint Philothea of Thrace, Protectress of Romania, Commemorated on December 7

Greece, Epirus, Arachthos River Folder

Arachthos River

Arachthos River Source (Pindus Mountains)

Epirus, Greece (west of Pindus Mountains)
Epirus; Pindus Mountains; Venerable Theophanes of Dochiariou of Mt Athos, Commemorated August 19 ; Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated on August 24; Apostle Jason of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Venerable Maximus the Greek, Commemorated January 21 ; New Martyr Auxentius of Constantinople, Commemorated January 25 ; New Martyr John the New of Epirus, Commemorated on April 18; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19; Virginmartyr Kerkyra and those with her, Commemorated on April 28; St Donatus the Bishop of Euroea in Epirus, Commemorated on April 30; Martyr Potitus at Naples, Commemorated on July 1;

Paraskeva Monestary
Paraskeva Monestary;

Arachthos River 1 (Metsovo or Metsovon)

Metsovon, Epirus, Greece (Metsovo, Arachthos River 1)
Metsovon (Metsovo); Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated on August 24;

Arachthos River 2

Ioannina Region, Epirus, Greece (Lake Pamvotis, Arachthos River 2)
Ioannina Region; New Martyr Auxentius of Constantinople, Commemorated January 25 ; St Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated January 31 ;

Ioannina, Epirus, Greece (Lake Pamvotis)
Ioannina (Lake Pamvotis) ; Venerable Theophanes of Dochiariou of Mt Athos, Commemorated August 19 ; New Martyr Auxentius of Constantinople, Commemorated January 25 ; St Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated January 31 ; New Martyr John the New of Epirus, Commemorated on April 18 ;

Ioannina, the largest city of Epirus
Ioannina, the largest city of Epirus; Venerable Theophanes of Dochiariou of Mt Athos, Commemorated August 19 ; New Martyr Auxentius of Constantinople, Commemorated January 25 ; St Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated January 31 ; New Martyr John the New of Epirus, Commemorated on April 18;

Heraklia in Arta, Epirus
Heraklia in Arta; Apostle Aquila of the Seventy, Commemorated on July 14 ; Apostle Aquila of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4 ;

Arachthos River 3

Arta, Epirus, Greece (Arta Bridge, Arachthos River 3)
Arta, Greece (Arachthos River 3) Venerable Maximus the Greek, Commemorated January 21 ;

Arachthos River Mouth (Ambracian Gulf)

Ambracian Gulf
Ambracian Gulf;

Preveza, Northwestern Greece, Ambracian Gulf
Preveza; Martyr Christos of Preveza, Commemorated August 5 ;

Vonitsa, Akarnania
Vonitsa, Akarnania; Saint George, Bishop of Amastris on the Black Sea, Commemorated on February 21;

Greece, Epirus, Corfu Island and Euroea Folder

Euroea, Epirus, Greece, near Corfu Island
Euroea in Epiro; St Donatus the Bishop of Euroea in Epirus, Commemorated on April 30;

Kerkyra (Corfu) Island (Epiros Region Greece)
Kerkyra (Kephalonia); Righteous Admiral Theodore Ushakov of the Russian Naval Fleet; St Spyridon the Wonderworker and Bishop of Tremithus, Commemorated December 12 ; Apostle Jason of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Sosipater of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; St Arsenius the Archbishop of Kerkyra (Corfu), Commemorated January 19 ; Righteous Theodora, wife of the Emperor Theophilus, the Iconoclast, Commemorated February 11 ; Apostle Jason, of the Seventy and those with him, Commemorated on April 28; Virginmartyr Kerkyra and those with her, Commemorated on April 28;

Greece, Corinth, Athens, Achaia (West Greece) Folder

Corinth, Greece (Gulf, Isthmus and Canal of Corinth, Saronic Gulf)
Corinth; Greatmartyr Marina (Margaret) of Antioch in Pisidia, Commemorated July 17 ; Hieromartyr Apollinaris the Bishop of Ravenna, Commemorated on July 23; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated July 30 ; Venerable Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated on August 18 ; St Fantinus of Calabria, Commemorated on August 30; Apostle Onesiphorus of the Seventy, Commemorated September 7 ; Holy Apostle Onesiphorus of the Seventy Saint Paul writes of him: “God grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my bonds. When he was at Rome, he searched for me with great diligence, and found me. May the Lord grant him to find the mercy of the Lord on that day; and you know how much he served me at Ephesus.” (2 Tim 1:16-18). Onesiphorus was bishop at Colophon (Asia Minor), and later at Corinth. He died a martyr in the city of Parium (not far from Ephesus) on the shores of the Hellespont, where he had gone to proclaim Christ among the local pagans. Apostle Aquila of the Seventy; SILAS, MISSIONARY COMPANION OF PAUL, Commemorated January 26 ; StMeletius the New, Commemorated September 1 ; St Phoebe the Deaconess at Cenchreae near Corinth, Commemorated on September 3 ; Apostle Onesiphorus of the Seventy, Commemorated September 7 ; Venerable Luke of Sicily, Commemorated on November 6 ; St Theodotus of Ancyra, Commemorated on November 7 ; Venerable Gregory Decapolite, Commemorated November 20 ; CLEMENT OF ROME, BISHOP (23 NOV 100) ; St Clement the Bishop of Ochrid and Enlightener of the Bulgarians, Commemorated November 25 ; LYDIA, DORCAS AND PHOEBE, CO-WORKERS WITH THE APOSTLES, 27 JAN NT ; Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy, Commemorated on December 8 ; Apostle Apollos of the Seventy, Commemorated on December 8 ; Venerable Dionysius of Aegina, Commemorated December 17 ; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Crispus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Rufus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Apollos of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Aquila of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4 ; THE CONVERSION OF THE APOSTLE PAUL, (JANUARY 25) ; LYDIA, DORCAS AND PHOEBE, CO-WORKERS WITH THE APOSTLES, 27 JAN. NT; TIMOTHY AND TITUS; Martyr Victorinus of Egypt, Commemorated January 30 ; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated February 7; Martyr Quadratus and those with him at Corinth, Commemorated on March 10; Hieromartyr Pionius of Smyrna and those with him, Commemorated on March 11 ; Apostle Apollos of the Seventy, Commemorated on March 30; Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy, Commemorated on March 30; Holy Apostles Sosthenes was head of the Corinthian synagogue before his conversion. The Apostle Paul converted him to Christianity and made him his helper in his work. In addressing the Corinthian church, Saint Paul sent greetings from both of them: “Paul, by the will of God called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ, and brother Sosthenes...” (1 Cor.1:1). Afterwards, Saint Sosthenes was made bishop at Colophon (Asia Minor). Sosthenes is also commemorated on December 8 and the Synaxis of the Seventy Apostles on January 4. Apostle Herodion of the Seventy, and those with Him, Commemorated on April 8; Venerable Athanasia the Abbess of Aegina, Commemorated on April 12; Martyr Leonidas of Corinth, Commemorated on April 16; Martyr Adrian of Corinth, Commemorated on April 17; Apostle Jason, of the Seventy and those with him, Commemorated on April 28 ; Venerable Nicephorus of Chios, Commemorated on May 1; St Peter the Wonderworker and Bishop of Argos, Commemorated on May 3; Commemoration of the Founding of Constantinople, Commemorated on May 11 ; Martyr Heraclius, Commemorated on May 18; Martyr Heliconis of Thessalonica, Commemorated on May 28; BASIL THE GREAT, BISHOP, THEOLOGIAN (14 JUNE 379); Martyr Julian of Tarsus, in Cilicia, Commemorated on June 21 ; St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24; St Paul the Physician of Corinth, Commemorated on June 28; IRENAEUS, BISHOP OF LYONS, THEOLOGIAN (28 JUN 202) ; St Paul the Physician of Corinth, Commemorated on June 28 ;

Greece, 30-80, Corinth, Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy
Greece, 30-80, Corinth, Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy; was the chief ruler of the synagogue at Corinth, who, according to the Acts of the Apostles, was seized and beaten by the mob in the presence of Gallio, the Roman governor, when he refused to proceed against Paul at the instigation of the Jews (Acts 18:12–17). The motives of this assault against Sosthenes are not recorded. Some manuscripts insert the mob was composed of "Greeks"; others read "Jews".[1] historians identify this Sosthenes with a companion of Paul the Apostle referred to as "Sosthenes our brother", a convert to the Christian faith and co-author of the First Epistle to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 1:1–2). It is not clear whether this identification is tenable.[1] According to Protestant theologian Heinrich Meyer, "Theodoret and most commentators, including Flatt, Billroth, Ewald, Maier [and] Hofmann, identify Sosthenes with the person so named in Acts 18:17, but this is rightly denied by Michaelis, Pott, Rückert, and de Wette".[2] has also been suggested that Sosthenes is a later name of Crispus, who is mentioned in Acts 18:8 and 1 Corinthians 1:14.[3] is traditionally listed among the Seventy Disciples of Luke 10:1.[4] Corinth; Greatmartyr Marina (Margaret) of Antioch in Pisidia, Commemorated July 17 ; Hieromartyr Apollinaris the Bishop of Ravenna, Commemorated on July 23; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated July 30 ; Venerable Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated on August 18 ; St Fantinus of Calabria, Commemorated on August 30; Apostle Onesiphorus of the Seventy, Commemorated September 7 ; Holy Apostle Onesiphorus of the Seventy Saint Paul writes of him: “God grant mercy to the house of Onesiphorus, for he often refreshed me, and was not ashamed of my bonds. When he was at Rome, he searched for me with great diligence, and found me. May the Lord grant him to find the mercy of the Lord on that day; and you know how much he served me at Ephesus.” (2 Tim 1:16-18). Onesiphorus was bishop at Colophon (Asia Minor), and later at Corinth. He died a martyr in the city of Parium (not far from Ephesus) on the shores of the Hellespont, where he had gone to proclaim Christ among the local pagans. Apostle Aquila of the Seventy; SILAS, MISSIONARY COMPANION OF PAUL, Commemorated January 26 ; StMeletius the New, Commemorated September 1 ; St Phoebe the Deaconess at Cenchreae near Corinth, Commemorated on September 3 ; Apostle Onesiphorus of the Seventy, Commemorated September 7 ; Venerable Luke of Sicily, Commemorated on November 6 ; St Theodotus of Ancyra, Commemorated on November 7 ; Venerable Gregory Decapolite, Commemorated November 20 ; CLEMENT OF ROME, BISHOP (23 NOV 100) ; St Clement the Bishop of Ochrid and Enlightener of the Bulgarians, Commemorated November 25 ; LYDIA, DORCAS AND PHOEBE, CO-WORKERS WITH THE APOSTLES, 27 JAN NT ; Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy, Commemorated on December 8 ; Apostle Apollos of the Seventy, Commemorated on December 8 ; Venerable Dionysius of Aegina, Commemorated December 17 ; Apostle Silas of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Crispus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Rufus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Apollos of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Aquila of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4 ; THE CONVERSION OF THE APOSTLE PAUL, (JANUARY 25) ; LYDIA, DORCAS AND PHOEBE, CO-WORKERS WITH THE APOSTLES, 27 JAN. NT; TIMOTHY AND TITUS; Martyr Victorinus of Egypt, Commemorated January 30 ; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated February 7; Martyr Quadratus and those with him at Corinth, Commemorated on March 10; Hieromartyr Pionius of Smyrna and those with him, Commemorated on March 11 ; Apostle Apollos of the Seventy, Commemorated on March 30; Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy, Commemorated on March 30; Apostle Herodion of the Seventy, and those with Him, Commemorated on April 8; Venerable Athanasia the Abbess of Aegina, Commemorated on April 12; Martyr Leonidas of Corinth, Commemorated on April 16; Martyr Adrian of Corinth, Commemorated on April 17; Apostle Jason, of the Seventy and those with him, Commemorated on April 28 ; Venerable Nicephorus of Chios, Commemorated on May 1; St Peter the Wonderworker and Bishop of Argos, Commemorated on May 3; Commemoration of the Founding of Constantinople, Commemorated on May 11 ; Martyr Heraclius, Commemorated on May 18; Martyr Heliconis of Thessalonica, Commemorated on May 28; BASIL THE GREAT, BISHOP, THEOLOGIAN (14 JUNE 379); Martyr Julian of Tarsus, in Cilicia, Commemorated on June 21 ; St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24; St Paul the Physician of Corinth, Commemorated on June 28; IRENAEUS, BISHOP OF LYONS, THEOLOGIAN (28 JUN 202) ; St Paul the Physician of Corinth, Commemorated on June 28 ;

Athens, Greece
Athens; Martyr Hermias of Apollonia in Macedonia, Commemorated July 8 ; Greatmartyr Marina (Margaret) of Antioch in Pisidia, Commemorated July 17 ; Hieromartyr Valentine the Bishop of Interamna, Terni in Italy, Commemorated on July 30; Martyr and Archdeacon Laurence of Rome, Commemorated on August 10; Venerable Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated on August 18 ; St Fantinus of Calabria, Commemorated on August 30; Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy, Commemorated September 21 ; Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite the Bishop of Athens, Commemorated October 3 ; Hieromartyr Hierotheus the Bishop of Athens, Commemorated October 3 ; Apostle Narcissus of the Seventy, Commemorated October 31 ; St Nectarius Kephalas the Metropolitan of Pentapolis, Commemorated on November 9 ; St Justinian the Emperor, Commemorated on November 14 ; CLEMENT OF ALEXANDRIA, TEACHER AND APOLOGIST (5 DEC 213?) ; Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy, Commemorated on December 8 ; Martyr Menas of Alexandria, Commemorated on December 10 ; Venerable Dionysius of Aegina, Commemorated December 17 ; St Basil the Great the Archbishop of Caesarea, in Cappadocia, Commemorated January 1 ; Apostle Narcissus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Phlegon of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; St Theodosius of Antioch, Commemorated Janaury 11; Venerable Neophytus of Vatopedi, Mt Athos, Commemorated January 21 ; St Gregory the Theologian the Archbishop of Constantinople, Commemorated on January 25 ; LYDIA, DORCAS AND PHOEBE, CO-WORKERS WITH THE APOSTLES, 27 JAN. NT ; St Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated January 31 ; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated on February 7 ; Venerable Martinian of Caesarea, in Palestine, Commemorated on February 13; Uncovering of the relics of the Martyr Menas of Alexandria, Commemorated February 17 ; Martyr Philothea the Monastic, Commemorated on February 19; St Mark the Ascetic of Egypt, Commemorated on March 5; Apostle Apollos of the Seventy, Commemorated on March 30; Venerable Mark the Anchorite of Athens, Commemorated on April 5; Apostle Herodion of the Seventy, and those with Him, Commemorated on April 8; Venerable Athanasia the Abbess of Aegina, Commemorated on April 12; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19; New Martyr Ephraim, Commemorated on May 5; GREGORY OF NAZIANZUS, BISHOP AND THEOLOGIAN (9 MAY 389); Commemoration of the Founding of Constantinople, Commemorated on May 11 ; Martyr Heraclius, Commemorated on May 18; St John the Russian and Confessor, whose relics are on the island of Euboia, Commemorated on May 27 ; BASIL THE GREAT, BISHOP, THEOLOGIAN (14 JUNE 379); Martyr Julian of Tarsus, in Cilicia, Commemorated on June 21 ; St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24; Martyr Felix of Apollonia in Macedonia, Commemorated July 6 ;

Greece (Macedonia, Constantinople, Thessaly, Athens, Peloponnesos, Epiros)
Greece; Venerable Nilus the Myrrhgusher of Mt Athos, Commemorated on November 12; St Xanthippe Disciple of the Apostles, who died in Spain; Holy, All-Praised Apostle Philip, Commemorated on November 14; CLEMENT OF ROME, BISHOP (23 NOV 100) ;

West Greece
West Greece; Apostle Epenetus of the Seventy, Commemorated July 30 ; Venerable Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia, Commemorated on August 16 ; Martyr Myron the Presbyter of Cyzicus, Commemorated on August 17; Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated on August 24; Icon of the Mother of God "Kathariotissa", Commemorated September 8 ; St Xanthippe Disciple of the Apostles, who died in Spain, Commemorated on September 23 ; Apostle Epenetus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Jason of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Tertius of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Aquila of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4 ; Martyr Pamphilius the Presbyter at Caesarea, in Palestine, Commemorated on February 16; Apostle Apollos of the Seventy, Commemorated on March 30; Apostle Jason, of the Seventy and those with him, Commemorated on April 28 ;

Achaia, Roman Province South of Macedonia and Epirus
Achaea[1] or Achaia,[2][3] , was a province of the Roman Empire, consisting of the Peloponnese, eastern Central Greece, and parts of Thessaly. the north, it bordered on the provinces of Epirus vetus and Macedonia. The region was annexed by the Roman Republic in 146 BC following the sack of Corinth by the Roman general Lucius Mummius, who was awarded the cognomen "Achaicus" ("conqueror of Achaea"). became part of the Roman province of Macedonia, which included the whole of mainland Greece. Acts 18:12-28 before Paul's return to Antioch, Syria;

Greece, Corinth, Athens, West Greece History Folder

Greece, 30-129, Athens, Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy
Greece, 30-129, Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy; Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy, Commemorated on September 21;

Greece, 30-96, Athens, Apostle Narcissus of the Seventy
Greece, 30-96, Athens, Apostle Narcissus of the Seventy; Greece, 30-129, Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy; Apostle Quadratus of the Seventy, Commemorated on September 21; Apostle Narcissus of the Seventy, Commemorated on October 31;

Greece, 30-64, Achaia, Ephenetus, from Achaia, bishof of Carthage
Africa, North Africa, 30-64, Ephenetus, from Achaia, bishof of Carthage; or Epaentus is a saint in the Greek Orthodox Church and Roman Catholic Church, considered one of the seventy disciples and may have been the first Bishop of Carthage or Cartagena. In the 16th chapter of St. Paul's letter to the Romans, Epenetus is referred to by Saint Paul as "my beloved" and given the great distinction of being named the "first convert in the Province of Asia".[2] Epaentus was a convert to Christianity in Ephesus. In the lists of the seventy disciples by the Pseudo-Dorotheus and Pseudo-Hippolytus, Epaenetus figures as Bishop of Carthage or Cartagena.[3] The Greek Orthodox Church remembers Epenetus on January 4[4] among the Seventy, and on July 30 with Apostles Silas and Silvanus, Crescens, and Andronicus.[3] Carthage; Carthagian Empire; Apostle Epenetus of the Seventy, Commemorated on July 30; Holy Apostle of the Seventy Epenetus was a disciple of the Savior. Holy Apostle Epenetus was made bishop at Carthage. In his Epistle to the Romans, the holy Apostle Paul writes: “Greet my dear Epenetus, who is the firstfruits of Achaia unto Christ” (Rom. 16:5).

Greece, 35-61, Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy, Corinth and Caeserea
Greece, 35, Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy, Corinth and Caeserea ; was the chief ruler of the synagogue at Corinth, who, according to the Acts of the Apostles, was seized and beaten by the mob in the presence of Gallio, the Roman governor, when he refused to proceed against Paul at the instigation of the Jews. The motives of this assault against Sosthenes are not recorded. Some manuscripts insert the mob was composed of "Greeks"; others read "Jews".[1] historians identify this Sosthenes with a companion of Paul the Apostle referred to as "Sosthenes our brother", a convert to the Christian faith and co-author of the First Epistle to the Corinthians (1 Corinthians 1:1-“2). It is not clear whether this identification is tenable.[1] According to Protestant theologian Heinrich Meyer, "Theodoret and most commentators, including Flatt, Billroth, Ewald, Maier [and] Hofmann, identify Sosthenes with the person so named in Acts 18:17, but this is rightly denied by Michaelis, Pott, Rackert, and de Wette".[2] has also been suggested that Sosthenes is a later name of Crispus, who is mentioned in Acts 18:8 and 1 Corinthians 1:14.[3] is traditionally listed among the Seventy Disciples of Luke 10:1.[4] Apostle Sosthenes of the Seventy, Commemorated on March 30; Holy Apostles Sosthenes was head of the Corinthian synagogue before his conversion. The Apostle Paul converted him to Christianity and made him his helper in his work. In addressing the Corinthian church, Saint Paul sent greetings from both of them: “Paul, by the will of God called to be an apostle of Jesus Christ, and brother Sosthenes...” (1 Cor.1:1). Afterwards, Saint Sosthenes was made bishop at Colophon (Asia Minor). Sosthenes is also commemorated on December 8 and the Synaxis of the Seventy Apostles on January 4. Corinth;

Greece, 60-70 approx., Patra in Achaia, Apostle Peter
Greece, Patra in Achaia, 60-70 approx., Apostle Peter; Patras; St Xanthippe Disciple of the Apostles, who died in Spain, Commemorated September 23;

Greece, 1571, Corinth, Sea Battle of Lepanto, Gulf of Corinth (Lepanto)
Corinth, 1571, Sea Battle of Lepanto, Gulf of Corinth (Lepanto) ; Sea Battle of Lepanto (in Gulf of Lepanto now known as Gulf of Corinth); GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON, APOLOGIST and WRITER, 1936, Commemorated June 12 ;

Cenchreae (across the neck from Corinth)
Cenchreae; St Phoebe the Deaconess at Cenchreae near Corinth, Commemorated on September 3; LYDIA, DORCAS AND PHOEBE, CO-WORKERS WITH THE APOSTLES, 27 JAN. NT;

Sicyon
Sicyon, 1 Maccabees Ch 15;

Aegae (Achaea), West Greece
Aegae (Achaea), West Greece; Martyr Zenobia of Aegae in Cilicia, Commemorated on October 30;

Argyropolis, Greece (East of Athens River Mouth)
Argyropolis; Apostle Stachys of the Seventy;

Athens River

Nea Makri, Attica (Corinth and Athens area)
Nea Makri; New Martyr Ephraim, Commemorated on May 5;

Hill of Ares (The Aeropagus)
Hill of Ares (The Aeropagus): Areopagus (both a place and a judicial body); Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite the Bishop of Athens, Commemorated on October 3; Hieromartyr Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens, Commemorated on October 4;

Rizari Park, Athens (Rizarios Seminary in Athens )
Rizari Park, Athens (Rizarios Seminary in Athens ); Saint Nectarius Kephalas, Metropolitan of Pentapolis, Commemorated on November 9;

Daphni Monastery, Athens (on the ruins of Apollo) 500 (6th Century)
Daphni Monastery, Athens (on the ruins of Temple of Apollo) 500 (6th Century); Venerable Peter of Galatia, Commemorated on October 9;

Areopagus Council, Athens (Athenian high court, Hill of Ares)
Areopagus Council, Athens (Athenian high court, Hill of Ares); Hieromartyr Dionysius the Areopagite the Bishop of Athens, Commemorated on October 3; Hieromartyr Hierotheus, Bishop of Athens, Commemorated on October 4;

Amoman Mountain near Nea Makri
Amoman Mountain near Nea Makri; Monastery of Saint Ephraim, Nea Makri; New Martyr Ephraim, Commemorated on May 5;

Monastery of Saint Ephraim, Nea Makri, 900's
Monastery of Saint Ephraim, Nea Makri; New Martyr Ephraim, Commemorated on May 5;

Marathon, Greece (near Athens)
Marathon, Greece; Apostle Phlegon of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; St Theodosius of Antioch, Commemorated January 11; Apostle Herodion of the Seventy, and those with Him, Commemorated on April 8;

Maraton, Greece AKA Marathon, near Athens
Maraton; St Theodosius of Antioch, Commemorated January 11;

Philothei district of Athens
Philothei district of Athens; Philothei; Martyr Philothea the Monastic, Commemorated on February 19;

Kalogreza
Kalogreza; Martyr Philothea the Monastic, Commemorated on February 19;

Attica Region (Attic Penninsula, Athens)
Attica Region; Martyr and Archdeacon Laurence of Rome, Commemorated on August 10; St Theodosius of Antioch, Commemorated Janaury 11; New Martyr Ephraim, Commemorated on May 5;

Boeotia (region in central Greece, near Corinth)
Boeotia; StMeletius the New, Commemorated September 1 ; Apostle Herodion of the Seventy, and those with Him, Commemorated on April 8; Martyr Hesperus with his wife and sons at Attalia, Commemorated on May 2 ;

Lebadeia, Boetia, Central Greece
Lebadeia, Boetia, Central Greece; St. Seraphim of Labodeia, Commemorated on May 6;

Helicon, Mount Helicon, Boetia
Helicon, Mount Helicon, Boetia; St. Seraphim of Labodeia, Commemorated on May 6;

Dobou, Boetia (West of Helicon) 1592
Dobou, Boetia (West of Helicon) St. Seraphim of Labodeia, Commemorated on May 6;

Aetolia (Mountains North Coast Gulf of Corinth)
Aetolia (Mountains North Coast Gulf of Corinth); Monk Martyrs Jacob, Jacob the Deacon, and Dionysius, of Prodromou, Commemorated on November 1;

Tritonia, Boeotia, Greece (Triton River Flows into Lake Copais)
Tritonia, Boeotia (Triton River Flows into Lake Copais) ; Martyr Hesperus with his wife and sons at Attalia, Commemorated on May 2 ;

Lake Copais, Boetia, near Corinth
Lake Copais, Boetia, near Corinth ;

Mount Helicon (Mount Cytheron?) Hosios Loukas
Mount Helicon (Mt Cytheron?): Both Helicon and Cytheron are close to Steiris and St Luke's Monestary (Hosios Loukas); Hosios Loukas; StMeletius the New, Commemorated September 1 ; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated February 7;

Mount Helicon (Mt Ioannou?) Hosios Loukas
Mount Helicon (Mt Ioannou?): Both Helicon and Ioannou are close to Steiris and St Luke's Monestary (Hosios Loukas); Hosios Loukas; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated February 7;

Steiris, Corinth
Steiris; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated February 7;

Hosios Loukas, Corinth
Hosios Loukas; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated February 7;

Ioannou, Mount Helicon (Mt Ioannou?) Hosios Loukas
Mount Helicon (Mt Ioannou?): Both Helicon and Ioannou are close to Steiris and St Luke's Monestary (Hosios Loukas); Hosios Loukas; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated February 7;

Gulf of Corinth

Mount Patra
Mount Patra; St Athanasius the Patriarch of Constantinople; Venerable Athanasius the Younger the Patriarch of Constantinople, Commemorated October 28;

Gulf of Patra

Chelidon, West Greece
Chelidon; Venerable Joannicius the Great, Commemorated on November 4 ;

Eleia, West Greece, Pelopennesos
Eleia, West Greece, Pelopennesos ; Martyr Pamphilius the Presbyter at Caesarea, in Palestine, Commemorated on February 16;

Achaia Region, West Greece near Corinth
Achaia Region Northwest Greece, capitol is Patras; Apostle Epenetus of the Seventy, Commemorated July 30 ; Martyr Myron the Presbyter of Cyzicus, Commemorated on August 17; Apostle Sosipater of the Seventy, Commemorated November 10 ; Apostle and Evangelist Luke of the Seventy, Commemorated January 4; Apostle Epenetus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Tertius of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Aquila of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4 ; Apostle Apollos of the Seventy, Commemorated on March 30; Apostle Jason, of the Seventy and those with him, Commemorated on April 28 ; GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON, APOLOGIST and WRITER, 1936;

Aegina Island (between Athens and Corinth)
Aegina Island; St Nectarius Kephalas the Metropolitan of Pentapolis, Commemorated November 9 ; Venerable Nikon "Metanoeite," the Preacher of Repentance, Commemorated November 26 ; Venerable Dionysius of Aegina, Commemorated December 17 ; Apostle Crispus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Venerable Athanasia the Abbess of Aegina, Commemorated on April 12; Commemoration of the Founding of Constantinople, Commemorated on May 11 ; BASIL THE GREAT, BISHOP, THEOLOGIAN (14 JUNE 379) ; Martyr Julian of Tarsus, in Cilicia, Commemorated on June 21 ; St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24;

Achaea, West Greece
Achaea; Apostle Epenetus of the Seventy, Commemorated July 30 ; St Xanthippe Disciple of the Apostles, who died in Spain, Commemorated on September 23 ; Apostle and Evangelist Luke of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Jason of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Aquila of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4 ; GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON, APOLOGIST and WRITER, 1936;

Patra (Patras) in Achaia, West Greece
Patras; St Xanthippe Disciple of the Apostles, who died in Spain, Commemorated September 23; Greatmartyr Artemius at Antioch, Commemorated on October 20 ; Apostle Rodion of the Seventy, Commemorated November 10 ; Apostle Andrew, the Holy and All-Praised First-Called, Commemorated November 30 ; Apostle Jason of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; New Martyr Zachariah, Commemorated on January 20 ; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated February 7; Apostle Onesimus of the Seventy, Commemorated on February 15; Apostle Jason, of the Seventy and those with him, Commemorated on April 28;

Penteli Monastery near Athens
Penteli or Pendeli Monastery near Athens; Venerable Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated on August 18 ; St Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated January 31 ;

Vitinela, diocese of Vitineia and Euboea
diocese of Vitineia and Euboea; St Nectarius Kephalas the Metropolitan of Pentapolis, Commemorated November 9 ;

Euboea (near Athens)
Euboea; St Nectarius Kephalas the Metropolitan of Pentapolis, Commemorated November 9 ; Venerable Nikon "Metanoeite," the Preacher of Repentance, Commemorated November 26 ; Venerable Neophytus of Vatopedi, Mt Athos, Commemorated January 21 ; St John the Russian and Confessor, whose relics are on the island of Euboia, Commemorated on May 27 ;

Euripus Strait
Euripus Strait; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19;

Euripa (near Athens)
Euripa; Venerable Simeon of Philotheou, Commemorated on April 19;

New Prokopion, Euboia Island
New Prokopion St John the Russian and Confessor, whose relics are on the island of Euboia, Commemorated on May 27 ;

Salamis Island, between Athens and Corinth
Salamis Island; Apostle Barnabas of the Seventy, Commemorated January 4 ; Commemoration of the Founding of Constantinople, Commemorated on May 11 ; BASIL THE GREAT, BISHOP, THEOLOGIAN (14 JUNE 379); Martyr Orentius, one of the seven martyred brothers in Georgia, Commemorated on June 24; St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24;

Mount Parnassus

Cephissus River (Boeotia) Source (Mt Parnassus)

Cephissus River Mouth (Boeotia)

Cephissus River (Boeotia)

Triton River Source

Triton River
Triton River flows into Lake Copais ;

Dremvitsa, or Velitsa or Tithorea (in fertile basin North of Corinth)
Dremvitsa, or Velitsa or Tithorea ; Equal of the Apostles Clement of Ochrid the Bishop of Greater Macedonia, Commemorated on July 27 ; Clement, Bishop of Ochrid, Equal of the Apostles, Nahum, Savva, Gorazd and Angelar were Slavs, disciples of Saints Cyril and Methodius (May 11). At first they lived as ascetics in Moravia, where Saint Gorazd succeded Saint Methodius as bishop. He was fluent in Slavonic, Greek and Latin. Saints Clement, Nahum, Angelar and Savva were priests. Enlighteners of the Slavs were opposed by German missionaries, who had the support of the Pope and the patronage of the Moravian prince Svyatopolk. The struggle centered around the questions of the need for divine services in Slavonic, the Filioque and Saturday fasting. Pope Stephen VI prohibited the use of Slavonic in church. proponents of the three-tongued heresy (who wanted to use only Hebrew, Greek, or Latin for Church purposes), after setting aside the ancestral language of the Slavic peoples, brought the disciples of Saint Methodius to trial, including Saint Clement. They subjected them to fierce torture: dragging them through thorns, and holding them in prison for a long time, just as they had done with their spiritual Father, Saint Methodius. 886, some of the prisoners were sold to slave-traders, and ended up in the Venice marketplace. The ambassador of the Byzantine Emperor Basil the Macedonian went to Venice, ransomed the saints and brought them to Constantinople. The older confessors were banished. It is not known where Saint Gorazd went, nor where Saint Savva found shelter. Nahum and Angelar went to Bulgaria. 907 Moravia collapsed under the onslaught of the Magyars, and Moravian refugees escaped along those same paths followed earlier by the saints they had exiled. Bulgarians received the Slavonic confessors with respect and requested them to conduct divine services in the Slavonic language. The Bulgarian prince Boris sought out such people as the disciples of Saint Methodius, who labored for the enlightenment of his nation. The saints immediately began to study Slavonic books collected by the Bulgarian nobles. Angelar soon died, and Saint Clement received the appointment to teach at Kutmichivitsa, a region in southwest Macedonia. In the Eastern Church a worthy man was chosen to be a teacher, someone known for his devout life, and possessed with a gift of words. Saint Clement was a teacher while he was still in Moravia. In Bulgaria, Saint Clement worked as an instructor until 893. He organized a school at the princely court, which attained high esteem during the reign of Simeon. In southwest Macedonia he created separate schools for adults and for children. Clement instructed the children in reading and in writing. The total number of his students was enormous. Those chosen and accepted for the clergy amounted to 3500 men. In the year 893, Saint Clement became Bishop of Dremvitsa, or Velitsa, and Saint Nahum took his place. Clement was the first Bulgarian hierarch to serve, preach and write in the Slavonic language. To this end he systematically prepared clergy from among the Slavic people. The holy bishop labored for the glory of God into his old age. When his strength failed, and he was unable to fulfill his responsibilities in the cathedral, he asked Tsar Simeon to let him retire. Tsar urged the saint not to forsake the cathedral, and Saint Clement agreed to continue his episcopal service. After this he went to Ochrid, to a monastery he founded. There the saint continued with his translation activities and translated important parts of the Pentecostarion. the saint became seriously ill and departed to the Lord in the year 916. The saint’s body was placed in a coffin he made with his own hands, and was buried in Ochrid’s Saint Panteleimon monastery. Clement is considered the first Slavonic author. He not only continued the translation work begun by Saints Cyril and Methodius, but also left behind works of his own composition, the first samples of Slavonic spiritual literature. of the lessons and sermons of Saint Clement were brought to Russia, where they were read and lovingly copied by pious Russian Christians. relics of Saints Gorazd and Angelar rest near Berat in Albania, and Saint Nahum’s relics are in the monastery bearing his name, near Lake Ochrid. Saint Clement is also commemorated on November 25. St Clement the Bishop of Ochrid and Enlightener of the Bulgarians, Commemorated November 25 ;

Thebes of Boeotia, Greece, northeast of Corinth
Thebes, A Greek City State in Boetia ; Boetian Plain; Thebes of Boeotia; Greatmartyr Artemius at Antioch, Commemorated October 20 ; Apostle Rufus of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4; Apostle Herodion of the Seventy, and those with Him, Commemorated on April 8;

Elateia (the middle of the great fertile basin, North of Corinth)
Elateia (the middle of the great fertile basin); Venerable Philotheus of Dionysiou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on October 21;

Zeli, Boetia, Central Greece
Zeli, Boetia, Central Greece; St. Seraphim of Labodeia, Commemorated on May 6;

Aitolia, West Greece
Aitolia; Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated on August 24;

Aetolia, West Greece
Aetolia; Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated on August 24; Monkmartyr James of Prodromou on Mt Athos, Commemorated November 1 ;

Akarnania (West Greece)
Akarnania; Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated August 24;

Saint Maura Island (Lefkada Island)
Saint Maura Island (Lefkada Island); Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated on August 24;

Lepanto (Gulf of Corinth)
Lepanto; Sea Battle of Lepanto (in Gulf of Lepanto now known as Gulf of Corinth); GILBERT KEITH CHESTERTON, APOLOGIST and WRITER, 1936;

Ithaca Island, West Greece
Ithaka Island; Icon of the Mother of God "Kathariotissa", Commemorated September 8 ; New Martyr Raphael of Lesbos, Commemorated on April 9;

Cephalonia (Kephalonia, West Greece)
Cephalonia (Kephalonia) ; Venerable Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia, Commemorated on August 16 ; Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated August 24; Venerable Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia, Commemorated on October 20 ;

Kephalonia (Cephalonia, West Greece)
Cephalonia (Kephalonia) ; Venerable Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia, Commemorated on August 16 ; Repose of the New-Hieromartyr Cosmas of Aitolia, Equal of the Apostles, Commemorated August 24; Venerable Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia, Commemorated on October 20 ;

Omala, Cephalonia, West Greece
Omala Venerable Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia, Commemorated October 20 ;

Monastery of Anafonitria (Strophada), Zakynthos Island, West Greece, 14th Century
Monastery of Anafonitria; Venerable Dionysius of Aegina, Commemorated December 17 ;

Zakynthos Island, West Greece
Zakynthos Island; Venerable Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia, Commemorated on August 16 ; Venerable Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia, Commemorated October 20; Venerable Dionysius of Aegina, Commemorated December 17 ;

British Empire - Ionian Islands - West Greece - The Seven Islands
British Empire - Ionian Islands - West Greece - The Seven Islands; CHARLES SIMEON, TEACHER, PROMOTOR OF MISSIONARY WORK (12 NOV 1836);

Greece, Peloponnesos (Southern Greece) Folder

Peloponnesos, Southern Greece
Peloponnese ; Hieromartyr Apollinaris the Bishop of Ravenna, Commemorated on July 23; Apostle Epenetus of the Seventy, Commemorated July 30 ; Martyr Myron the Presbyter of Cyzicus, Commemorated on August 17; St Fantinus of Calabria, Commemorated on August 30; Icon of the Mother of God of "The Myrtle Tree". Commemorated September 24 ; Venerable Gerasimus the New Ascetic of Cephalonia, Commemorated October 20 ; Icon of the Mother of God of Andronicus, Commemorated on October 22 ; Venerable Nikon "Metanoeite," the Preacher of Repentance, Commemorated November 26 ; Hieromonk Seraphim, Bishop of the Phanar, Commemorated on December 4 ; Apostle Caesar of the Seventy, Commemorated on December 8 ; New Martyr Zachariah, Commemorated January 20 ; LYDIA, DORCAS AND PHOEBE, CO-WORKERS WITH THE APOSTLES, 27 JAN. NT ; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated February 7; Monkmartyr Euthymius of Prodromou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on March 22; Venerable Joseph the Hymnographer, Commemorated on April 4; Venerable George of Mt. Maleon in the Peloponnesus, Commemorated on April 4; New Martyr Euthymius of Mt Athos, Commemorated on May 1; St Peter the Wonderworker and Bishop of Argos, Commemorated on May 3; Martyr Barbarus the Soldier in Morea, Commemorated on May 6; Hieromartyr Mocius the Presbyter of Amphipolis in Macedonia, Commemorated on May 11; Venerable Leontius the Hagiorite, Commemorated on June 18 ; St Photius the Metropolitan of Kiev, Commemorated on July 2 ;

Morea Peninsula (Pelopennesos)
Morea; Hieromartyr Apollinaris the Bishop of Ravenna, Commemorated on July 23; Apostle Epenetus of the Seventy, Commemorated July 30 ; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated February 7; Martyr Barbarus the Soldier in Morea, Commemorated on May 6; Venerable Leontius the Hagiorite, Commemorated on June 18 ; St Photius the Metropolitan of Kiev, Commemorated on July 2 ;

Kythera Island, Southern Greece
Kythera Island ; St Phanourius, Commemorated on August 27 ; Icon of the Mother of God of "The Myrtle Tree". Commemorated September 24 ;

Mount Maleas, Peloponnesos
Cape Maleas; Venerable George of Mt. Maleon in the Peloponnesus, Commemorated on April 4;

Cape Maleas, Southern Greece
Cape Maleas; Venerable George of Mt. Maleon in the Peloponnesus, Commemorated on April 4;

Monemvasia (Malbasia) Monestary, Southern Greece
Monemvasia monastery at Morea in the Peloponnesos.; Venerable George the Builder, Commemorated on July 28; Icon of the Mother of God of Andronicus, Commemorated on October 22 ; Venerable Nikon "Metanoeite," the Preacher of Repentance, Commemorated November 26 ; St Photius the Metropolitan of Kiev, Commemorated on July 2 ;

Monovatia (Malbasia) Monestary, Peloponnesos, Southern Greece
Monemvasia monastery at Morea in the Peloponnesos.; Venerable George the Builder, Commemorated on July 28; Icon of the Mother of God of Andronicus, Commemorated on October 22 ; Venerable Nikon "Metanoeite," the Preacher of Repentance, Commemorated November 26 ; St Photius the Metropolitan of Kiev, Commemorated on July 2 ;

Methona, Pelopennese
Methona, Pelopennese; Martyr Barbarus the Soldier, and those with him, in Morea, Commemorated on May 6; miraculous help from on high, the saint remained unharmed. Seeing in this miracle the manifest power of God, many pagans were converted to the true God. Saint Barbarus finally completed his glorious endeavor by being beheaded by the sword in the year 362. The martyr’s body was buried in the city of Methona in the Peloponnesus by the pious Bishop Philikios.

Koronis, Peloponnese, Southern Greece
Koronis, Monastery of the Most Holy Theotokos at Koronis; Venerable Philotheus of Dionysiou of Mount Athos, Commemorated on October 21; Hieromonk Seraphim, Bishop of the Phanar, Commemorated December 4 ;

Lakedaimonia, Southern Greece
Lakedaimonia, Southern Greece ; Venerable Nikon "Metanoeite," the Preacher of Repentance, Commemorated November 26 ;

Sparta, Peloponnesos, Greece
Sparta, Peloponnesos Region, Greece ; Icon of the Mother of God the "Deliveress", Commemorated October 17 ; Venerable Nikon "Metanoeite," the Preacher of Repentance. Commemorated November 26 ; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated February 7; St Photius the Metropolitan of Kiev, Commemorated on July 2 ;

Lakedaimonia ala Sparta, Peloponnesos, Greece
Sparta, Peloponnesos Region, Greece ; Icon of the Mother of God the "Deliveress", Commemorated October 17 ; Venerable Nikon "Metanoeite," the Preacher of Repentance. Commemorated November 26 ; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated February 7; St Photius the Metropolitan of Kiev, Commemorated on July 2 ;

Holy Metropolis of Monemvasia and Sparta
Holy Metropolis of Monemvasia and Sparta ; Address Lysandrou 5 231 00 SPARTA GREECE Venerable Nikon "Metanoeite," the Preacher of Repentance. Commemorated November 26 ;

Saint Nikon"™s Monastery, Sparta, 940 or so
Saint Nikon"™s Monastery, Sparta, 940 or so; Holy Metropolis of Monemvasia and Sparta ; Address Lysandrou 5 231 00 SPARTA GREECE Venerable Nikon "Metanoeite," the Preacher of Repentance. Commemorated November 26 ;

Morea, 1349-1460, Despotate of Morea
Morea, 1349-1460, Despotate of Morea in the Peloponnesos penninsula; Icon of the Mother of God of Andronicus, Commemorated on October 22 ;

Loganikos, Peloponnesos
Loganikos, Peloponnesos; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated February 7;

Kastorion, Lakonia, Peloponissos, Greece 37° 10' 0" N, 22° 19' 0" E
Kastorion, Lakonia, Peloponissos, Greece 37° 10' 0" N, 22° 19' 0" E; Venerable Luke of Hellas, Commemorated on February 7;

Karyes, Pelopennese
Karyes; Venerable Romilus of Ravenica, Commemorated January 16 ;

Laodicea, Peloponnesos (Arcadia)
Laodicea, Peloponnesos (Arcadia) ; Hieromartyr Mocius the Presbyter of Amphipolis in Macedonia, Commemorated on May 11;

Paroria, Peleponnese
Paroria, Peleponnese; Venerable Romilus of Ravenica, Commemorated January 16 ;

Demitsana, Peleponnese
Demitsana or Dimitsana ; Monkmartyr Euthymius of Prodromou of Mt Athos, Commemorated on March 22; New Martyr Euthymius of Mt Athos, Commemorated on May 1;

Mantinea, Greece
Mantinea in Asia Minor ; Regions of Ancient Greece - Asia Minor; Asia Minor; Venerable Anthusa the Abbess of Mantinea in Asia Minor, Commemorated July 27; 90 Venerable Sisters of Mantinea in Asia Minor, Commemorated July 27 ;

Argos, Peloponnesos (Argolic Gulf)
Argos; Hieromartyr Cyprian of Nicomedia, Commemorated on October 2, From age seven until thirty, Cyprian studied at the most outstanding centers of paganism: on Mount Olympus, in the cities of Argos and Tauropolis, in the Egyptian city of Memphis, and at Babylon; Hieromartyr Apollinaris the Bishop of Ravenna, Commemorated on July 23; St Peter the Wonderworker and Bishop of Argos, Commemorated on May 3; Venerable Leontius the Hagiorite, Commemorated on June 18 ;

Nauplos, Peloponnesos (Argolic Gulf)
Nauplos ; Hieromartyr Apollinaris the Bishop of Ravenna, Commemorated on July 23; St Peter the Wonderworker and Bishop of Argos, Commemorated on May 3;

Mycea (Mycenae, Mycenaen Greece, Northeastern Peloponnesos)
Mycea (Mycenae, Mycenaen Greece); Hieromartyr Apollinarius the Bishop of Ravenna, Commemorated on July 23; St Niphon the Patriarch of Constantinople of Mt Athos, Commemorated on August 11;

Epidauros, Mycea, Greece (Northeastern Peloponnesos)
Epidauros, Greece; St Niphon the Patriarch of Constantinople of Mt Athos, Commemorated on August 11;

Greece, Cyclades Islands Folder

Cyclades Islands, Agean Sea
Cyclades Islands; Hieromartyr Philip the Bishop of Heraclea, Commemorated August 20 ; Hieromonk Seraphim, Bishop of the Phanar, Commemorated on December 4 ; Apostle Aquila of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4 ; Icon of the Mother of God "Tinos", Commemorated January 30 ; St Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated January 31 ; The Annunciation of our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, Commemorated on March 25; St Martin the Confessor the Pope of Rome, Commemorated on April 14; Venerable Macarius the Archimandrite of Obruch (Kanev), Commemorated on May 13; St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24;

Aegean Sea
Aegean Sea; Hieromartyr Antipas the Bishop of Pergamum and Disciple of St John the Theologian, Commemorated on April 11 ;

Cyclades Islands Area

Thira

Pholegandros Island, Cyclades
Pholegandros Island; Venerable Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated on August 18 ; St Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated January 31 ;

Kimolos Island
Kimolos Island; St Methodia the Righteous of Kimolos, Commemorated October 5 ;

Heraclea, Cyclades
Heraclea (Irakleia, Cyclades) ; Hieromartyr Philip the Bishop of Heraclea, Commemorated August 20 ; Apostle Aquila of the Seventy, Commemorated on January 4 ; Virginmartyr Glyceria at Heraclea, Commemorated on May 13 ;

Naxos Island, Cyclades
Naxos Island ; Repose of the Venerable Nicodemus the Hagiorite, Commemorated July 14 ; St Martin the Confessor the Pope of Rome, Commemorated on April 14;

Paros
Paros; Venerable Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated on August 18 ; Venerable Theoctiste of the Isle of Lesbos, Commemorated on November 9 ; Hieromonk Seraphim, Bishop of the Phanar, Commemorated on December 4 ; St Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated January 31 ; St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24;

Paros Island, Cyclades
Island of Paros; Venerable Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated on August 18 ; Venerable Theoctiste of the Isle of Lesbos, Commemorated on November 9 ; Hieromonk Seraphim, Bishop of the Phanar, Commemorated on December 4 ; St Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated January 31 ; St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24;

Syros Island, Cyclades
Syros Island, Cyclades; St. Arsenius of Paros, Commemorated on January 31;

Siphnos Island, Cyclades
Siphnos; St Athanasius Parios, Commemorated on June 24;

Delos Island
Delos, 1 Maccabees Ch 15

Tinos Island, Cyclades (Agean Sea)
Tinos Island (Agean Sea); Icon of the Mother of God "Tinos", Commemorated January 30 ; The Annunciation of our Most Holy Lady, the Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary, Commemorated on March 25;

monastery of the Dormition on Mt. Kechrovounios, Tinos Is, Cyclades
Moni Kimisseos Theotokou Kechrovounio; Icon of the Mother of God “Tinosâ€, Commemorated on January 30;