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200th Anniversary of the Greek Revolution of 1821 - Virtual Event - The Island of Chios During the Greek Revolution

The Panchiaki Korais Society of New York is proud to co-host this virtual program with the Office of the Greek Education of the Holy Archdiocese of America, the Chian Federation of New York and the United Chios Societies of America and Canada.

Topics:

  • 1822 - The Massacres of Chios. An overcrowded land, sacrifice on the Altar of Freedom. Presented by Athena K. Zacharou - Loutrari, Dr. of History and Archaeology AUTh.

  • Shipping and Naval Struggles in Chios during the Ethnic Uprising. Presented by Aggeliki Mastromichalakis, Dr. of Philosophy and Paedogogy NKUA

  • Correspondence between Korais and Jefferson. The School of Chios. Presented by Kostas Merousis, Philologist

  • Heirlooms of “Korais” Public Central Historical Library, associated with the Revolution. Presented by Anna Haziri, Librarian P.E.

As Greeks, commemoration of the fight for our independence is so important not just as a celebration but as a constant reminder of how precious our independence is and how vigilant we must always stay so as not to lose it. We hope you can attend this event.

Use this link to join and view the program:

https://goarch.zoom.us/j/94056149461?pwd=UU45YjYvVVFsOVZIcXMwc01qMnMyUT09

Passcode: 505301

ΖΗΤΩ η 25η ΜΑΡΤΙΟΥ

ΖΗΤΩ οι ΗΡΩΕΣ του 21

ΖΗΤΩ η ΕΛΛΑΔΑ

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