Supernatural Assistance (Michael Palairet, British Ambassador to Greece at the time of the war, in 1940) No. 306 From the British Embassy, Athens December 9, 1940. Dear Sir, In my letter No. 293 of 23 November, I mentioned the widely-held belief that the Greek Army enjoys the protection of Our Lady of Tinos and that its victories, which may, indeed, ... Read More »
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MOIPOΛΟΙ (Lament) FOR THE FALLEN OF 1940
“Death commands respect,” Ismail Kadare, “The General of the Dead Army.’ When the sun rose that day, it could not be seen. All was hidden in the stultifying greyness that try as it might, could not hide the bulk of the mountain looming ominously, as it has done for eternity, over the small stone village perched precariously at its roots. ... Read More »
The First Allied Victory of World War II: The Feast of the Holy Protection of the Holy Theotokos
A TRIBUTE FROM MODE OF LIFE Today worldwide, Greek Orthodox Christians mark the feast of the Holy Protection of the Virgin Mary. A feast which was moved from its original date to the 28th October due to the countless miracles that the Holy Theotokos wrought with God’s grace for the Greek people during one of their darkest and trying ... Read More »