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==Events== | ==Events== | ||
| + | *[[1452]]: Unification of Roman Catholic and [[Eastern Orthodox Church|Greek Orthodox]] Churches in [[Hagia Sophia]] on West's terms, when Emperor [[Constantine XI|Constantine XI Palaiologos]], under pressure from Rome, allows the union to be proclaimed. | ||
*[[1803]]: The [[Souliotes]] left [[Souli]] towards the coast of [[Epirus]]. A monk named Samuel remained in [[Kughi]] and set fire to the powder magazines with a massive explosion that cost him his life while killing tens of Ottomans. | *[[1803]]: The [[Souliotes]] left [[Souli]] towards the coast of [[Epirus]]. A monk named Samuel remained in [[Kughi]] and set fire to the powder magazines with a massive explosion that cost him his life while killing tens of Ottomans. | ||
*[[1955]] - The [[Battle of Spilia]] is fought in the [[EOKA]] struggle against the British in [[Cyprus]]. | *[[1955]] - The [[Battle of Spilia]] is fought in the [[EOKA]] struggle against the British in [[Cyprus]]. | ||
Revision as of 21:45, February 25, 2009
Events
- 1452: Unification of Roman Catholic and Greek Orthodox Churches in Hagia Sophia on West's terms, when Emperor Constantine XI Palaiologos, under pressure from Rome, allows the union to be proclaimed.
- 1803: The Souliotes left Souli towards the coast of Epirus. A monk named Samuel remained in Kughi and set fire to the powder magazines with a massive explosion that cost him his life while killing tens of Ottomans.
- 1955 - The Battle of Spilia is fought in the EOKA struggle against the British in Cyprus.
- 1970: The discovery of an extended neolithic settlement near Sesklo (near Volos) is announced.
Births
- 1792: Alexander Ypsilantis, Greek military commander and national hero
- 1934: Yiannis Voyiatzis, singer
- 1943: Vassilis Alexakis, novelist.
Deaths
- 2008: Tassos Papadopoulos, President of Cyprus
Namesday
Greek Orthodox
- Saint Spyridon, patron saint of Corfu and Piraeus