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The Panagia Soumela Icon, the Symbol of Hellenism in Pontus
The holy icon of Panagia Soumela, located in the homonymous Holy Church in Vermio, northern Greece, is the symbol of Hellenism in Pontus.
Greece
A Journey with Symbolism: Bicyclist Connects Panagia Soumela Monasteries in Veria, Trabzon
In a long journey full of religious and cultural symbolism, 34 year-old George Lipiridis recently bicycled from the Panagia Soumela Monastery in the Greek region of Macedonia, to the Panagia Soumela Monastery in present-day Turkey, near the city of...
Greece
Panagia Soumela Holy Icon Worship at Greek Defense Ministry
Defense Minister Panos Kammenos is opening the doors of the ministry to those who want to worship the holy icon of Panagia Soumela held there.
The pilgrimage is part of a six-day series of ceremonies and cultural and religious events...
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14th Pontian Youth Meeting to be Held at Panagia Soumela, Imathia
More than 7,000 young members of various Pontian Associations across Greece and the whole world will take part at the 14th Pontian Youth Meeting, which is planned for July 19-22 at the place of the Holy Pilgrimage at Panagia...
Greece
Live Broadcast of Church Service at Panagia Soumela
Thanks to the Greek satellite HELLAS SAT 2, which is used for free broadcasts upon demand, churchgoers will have the ability to watch the Patriarch Church Service to be held on August 15 at Panagia Soumela in Trabzon...
Greece
Greece Marks Feast of the Virgin Mary Amidst Corona Scare
Orthodox faithful throughout Greece are marking one of the Great Feasts of the Orthodox Church, the Dormition of the Virgin Mary on Saturday, as the country is fighting to contain the spread of coronavirus.
Also called the Assumption, the Feast...
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Greek President Calls on the World to Recognize Pontian Genocide
Greek President Prokopis Pavlopoulos on Thursday joined thousands of Pontian Greeks who gathered at the church of Panagia Soumela at Mt. Vermion in northern Greece to celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary.
Pavlopoulos attended a memorial service in memory...
Culture
The Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary is Celebrated Throughout Greece
Greece marks the Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, one of the most important days in Orthodox Christianity, in many different ways on August 15 every year.
This day is a beloved public holiday which is also often referred...
Greece
100 Years Since the Pontian Genocide
It has been 100 years since the Pontian Genocide, and Pontic Greeks remember May 19 as a black day each and every year. At the same time, it is a date used to strengthen the bonds between them all...
Culture
Assumption Day: Greece Celebrates the Dormition of Virgin Mary
On August 15th Greeks all over the country will celebrate one of Christianity’s most significant days, the Dormition of Virgin Mary (Panagia).
Some call this day “the summer Easter” to show the importance of the celebration, and many thousands of...
Greece
Artists From Around the World Meet in Veria
A number of 74 young artists and educators from every corner of the planet, who are involved in arts, music, literature, photography, dance and fashion, and study in German and Greek universities, will visit the city of Veria, located...
Diaspora
15th Encounter of Pontian Youth Associations
The 15th Encounter of Pontian Youth Associations at the Panagia Soumela Monastery starts on July 18 and will last until July 21 at Kastania, Imathia. The Encounter includes lectures, performances, folklore events, getting to know the sights of Veroia...
Greece
Greek Customs Across Greece on Assumption Day, August 15
On August 15th - also a public holiday - Greeks all over the country will celebrate one of Christianity's most significant days, the Dormition of Virgin Mary. Some call this day "the summer Easter" to show the importance of...
Greece
George Hatzimarkakis: Greek Economy Will Recover within Three Years
According to newsbeast.gr, George Hatzimarkakis, European parliament member from Germany who is of Greek origin, and Frank Engel from Luxemburg visited Northern Greece to watch the progress of projects that are being financed with European funds and are...
Greece
Customs and Traditions of Assumption Day (August15) across Greece
One of the biggest celebrations of Orthodoxy is August 15, the day of the Assumption[...]