Sep 26, 2026 | Greek recipe
Moustalevria: a fast sweet made of grapes Μουσταλευριά: ένα εύκολο ελληνικό γλυκό What is «μούστος»; Must is the juice extracted from grapes. The Greeks make must from white, black or pink grapes. What is «μουσταλευριά»; Μουσταλευριά is the aromatic cream made of...
Sep 24, 2026 | celebrations, Greek recipe
The Virgin Mary of Myrtidia – Η Παναγία η Μυρτιδιώτισσα The Virgin Mary of Myrtidia—the patron saint and protector of Kythira—is associated with one of the most miraculous icons in Orthodoxy, boasting a history that spans centuries and traditions that remain...
Sep 15, 2026 | celebrations
What do the Christians celebrate on 14 September? The Elevation of the Holy Cross. What is the background of the back of the celebration? St Eleni, the mother of the St Konstantinos, the first Emperor of the Byzantine Empire, found the True Cross of Our Jesus....