In the difficult moments of their lives
The power of faith does not discriminate between the strong, rich people, famous and not, people.
In difficult times, there are not a few who seek refuge in monasteries and churches, placing their hopes or searching…
peace of mind.
Famous Greeks, politicians, athletes,
singers, actors, big businessmen, have at some point
feel the need to rest in the "embrace" of the Virgin Mary to them
help with an important issue in their lives.
singers, actors, big businessmen, have at some point
feel the need to rest in the "embrace" of the Virgin Mary to them
help with an important issue in their lives.
The foods that
they frame the image of Evangelistria, laden with golden ornaments
in Tinos it is infinite. Within the marble canopy where it lies
the shrine of the Holy Icon, many tributes to her grace,
have been around for many decades.
they frame the image of Evangelistria, laden with golden ornaments
in Tinos it is infinite. Within the marble canopy where it lies
the shrine of the Holy Icon, many tributes to her grace,
have been around for many decades.
From the royal crosses and the
images of tamas politicians, up to singers' gold records and the
Olympic medals. All of them, sought help at some point or
they wanted to express their gratitude in front of the miracle worker
picture.
images of tamas politicians, up to singers' gold records and the
Olympic medals. All of them, sought help at some point or
they wanted to express their gratitude in front of the miracle worker
picture.
The Metropolitan Dorotheos of Syros, speaking to "Ethnos"
about the dishes made by famous Greeks, he has to remember
dozens of political cases, artists, athletes, up to… former
of kings.
about the dishes made by famous Greeks, he has to remember
dozens of political cases, artists, athletes, up to… former
of kings.
In the vast majority of them tributes have been placed before
for years, as, as mentioned by the metropolitan, now the… contemporaries
prominent Greeks do not dedicate valuable objects. Most of them,
as he notes, "they come for a pilgrimage, anonymously and discreetly to
pray, and they leave. We don't have tamas in the form of the old ones."
for years, as, as mentioned by the metropolitan, now the… contemporaries
prominent Greeks do not dedicate valuable objects. Most of them,
as he notes, "they come for a pilgrimage, anonymously and discreetly to
pray, and they leave. We don't have tamas in the form of the old ones."
He clarifies, however, that all are "priceless heirlooms", as “faith
of all, known and unknown, and the reason that brought them to her doorstep
Panagia, it proves that the value of materials is of no importance".
of all, known and unknown, and the reason that brought them to her doorstep
Panagia, it proves that the value of materials is of no importance".
Among the named pilgrims of Megalochari in Tinos there are also
many politicians. Andreas Papandreou often visited her
Evangelist, especially after his return from Harefield. It often was
and the pilgrimages of the late Konstantinos Karamanlis.
many politicians. Andreas Papandreou often visited her
Evangelist, especially after his return from Harefield. It often was
and the pilgrimages of the late Konstantinos Karamanlis.
Among the politicians was Yiannis Ioannidis, who bapt
there his child, fulfilling his personal ambition. Also the
Fofi Gennimata visited the Holy Church of Evangelistria after
adventure of her health.
there his child, fulfilling his personal ambition. Also the
Fofi Gennimata visited the Holy Church of Evangelistria after
adventure of her health.
Most come quietly
in the church of Evangelistria and subtly honor the Virgin Mary. The
business families Latsis and the Hondou brothers, of the chain
cosmetics, they have made several donations to the holy monastery.
in the church of Evangelistria and subtly honor the Virgin Mary. The
business families Latsis and the Hondou brothers, of the chain
cosmetics, they have made several donations to the holy monastery.
The deceased
Yannis Latsis was a personal friend of the former Metropolitan of Syros
Dorotheos I and constantly visited the island with his yacht
making donations to the temple. indeed, as mentioned by the Metropolitan of Syros, the
family continues the annual pilgrimage to the temple.
Yannis Latsis was a personal friend of the former Metropolitan of Syros
Dorotheos I and constantly visited the island with his yacht
making donations to the temple. indeed, as mentioned by the Metropolitan of Syros, the
family continues the annual pilgrimage to the temple.
The
handwritten thank you notes from Alikis Vougiouklakis and
Dimitris Papamichael, dated 4 June 1970, in the monastery book
they have left an era. “Oh my god, thank you! My child, it was given to me by
Blessed virgin", writes the late Alice and just below the husband
of, Dimitris Papamichael, completes: "It is the most beautiful day of life
my. I thank the Virgin Mary"
handwritten thank you notes from Alikis Vougiouklakis and
Dimitris Papamichael, dated 4 June 1970, in the monastery book
they have left an era. “Oh my god, thank you! My child, it was given to me by
Blessed virgin", writes the late Alice and just below the husband
of, Dimitris Papamichael, completes: "It is the most beautiful day of life
my. I thank the Virgin Mary"
Historical relics, rings and gold crosses
Burials of various famous people are located in the shrine of the Holy Icon
and in the church of Evangelistria. From the baptismal cross of the former
of King Constantine and his wife Anna Maria, the gilded one
Russian style picture by K. Mitsotakis, her handwritten note
Alikis Vougiouklakis when she gave birth to her son even the gold medal
of Pyrros Dimas.
Burials of various famous people are located in the shrine of the Holy Icon
and in the church of Evangelistria. From the baptismal cross of the former
of King Constantine and his wife Anna Maria, the gilded one
Russian style picture by K. Mitsotakis, her handwritten note
Alikis Vougiouklakis when she gave birth to her son even the gold medal
of Pyrros Dimas.
The Metropolitan of Syros Dorotheos V’ also looks back
his memory and in historical relics that exist in Megalochari
Of Tinos, like his fighters 1821 as well as in the relic of the temple
the ring of Kolokotronis is kept, but also the tamas of Miaoulis,
of Canary, of Nikitaras, of Makrigiannis et al.
his memory and in historical relics that exist in Megalochari
Of Tinos, like his fighters 1821 as well as in the relic of the temple
the ring of Kolokotronis is kept, but also the tamas of Miaoulis,
of Canary, of Nikitaras, of Makrigiannis et al.
The
gold medal won in his Mediterranean Games 1994 dedicated
to the grace of the Evangelist of Tinos, the gold medalist Pyrros Dimas.
He had ordered the races to give it away for the strength he drew from her
Virgin. He just came back, he traveled to Tinos fulfilling the promise
and donating the gold medal he won.
gold medal won in his Mediterranean Games 1994 dedicated
to the grace of the Evangelist of Tinos, the gold medalist Pyrros Dimas.
He had ordered the races to give it away for the strength he drew from her
Virgin. He just came back, he traveled to Tinos fulfilling the promise
and donating the gold medal he won.
also,
Marianna Latsis and Nikos placed their hopes in Megalochari
Kourkoulo, the time the actor was ill. The unforgettable
actor donated the icon to the Church of Panagia Megalomata in
Ktikado of Tinos, where he came from.
Marianna Latsis and Nikos placed their hopes in Megalochari
Kourkoulo, the time the actor was ill. The unforgettable
actor donated the icon to the Church of Panagia Megalomata in
Ktikado of Tinos, where he came from.
Special relationship with
The former royal family also had a Virgin Mary of Tinos. Anna Maria
in the mid-60s he went up from the port to the temple with the
Alexia's daughter, leaving a gold cross on the image. Before
four years later, her son Nikolaos did something similar.
The former royal family also had a Virgin Mary of Tinos. Anna Maria
in the mid-60s he went up from the port to the temple with the
Alexia's daughter, leaving a gold cross on the image. Before
four years later, her son Nikolaos did something similar.
A
gilded icon of Russian style dedicated to the Virgin of Tinos by
Honorary President of ND Konstantinos Mitsotakis. He had ordered her when
he was arrested during the junta and served his sentence when he was released.
He also often visited the island to watch her litany
image of the Evangelist
gilded icon of Russian style dedicated to the Virgin of Tinos by
Honorary President of ND Konstantinos Mitsotakis. He had ordered her when
he was arrested during the junta and served his sentence when he was released.
He also often visited the island to watch her litany
image of the Evangelist
In the marble canopy
there is also the golden engolpium of Archbishop Hieronymos I, as
and Frederica's necklace.
there is also the golden engolpium of Archbishop Hieronymos I, as
and Frederica's necklace.
Also plenty of food and donations
they have made great shipping families, like Onassis, Niarchou
and Lebanon, almost never making their presence felt. The
their passage from Megalochari is known by private hands
their signatures in the thanksgiving book of the faithful.
they have made great shipping families, like Onassis, Niarchou
and Lebanon, almost never making their presence felt. The
their passage from Megalochari is known by private hands
their signatures in the thanksgiving book of the faithful.
From him
sports area, Stelios Miyakis thanked Panagia for the
power that gave him at the Moscow Olympics the 1980,
offering the medal he won in Greco-Roman wrestling. The same
so did Anna Veroulis, which left to the icon of the Virgin Mary her own
her medal from the Pan-European Games in Athens 1982.
sports area, Stelios Miyakis thanked Panagia for the
power that gave him at the Moscow Olympics the 1980,
offering the medal he won in Greco-Roman wrestling. The same
so did Anna Veroulis, which left to the icon of the Virgin Mary her own
her medal from the Pan-European Games in Athens 1982.
Him
uphill road that leads to Panagia of Tinos he had traveled with the
feet and the former Queen Anna Maria. In the mid-60s,
when the royal family was trying hard to build a popular profile, the
Anna Maria with her daughter Alexia in her arms visited Megalochari,
leaving her golden cross on the icon of the Virgin Mary…
uphill road that leads to Panagia of Tinos he had traveled with the
feet and the former Queen Anna Maria. In the mid-60s,
when the royal family was trying hard to build a popular profile, the
Anna Maria with her daughter Alexia in her arms visited Megalochari,
leaving her golden cross on the icon of the Virgin Mary…
When the Greek national football team became European champions, the Angel
Charisteas made a promise of dedication to Panagia of Tinos, which
fulfilled as soon as he came to Greece.
Charisteas made a promise of dedication to Panagia of Tinos, which
fulfilled as soon as he came to Greece.
Still, the Olympian Pyrros Dimas
after his Mediterranean Games 1994 traveled to Tinos and fulfilled
his personal tama, donating the gold medal he won.
after his Mediterranean Games 1994 traveled to Tinos and fulfilled
his personal tama, donating the gold medal he won.
Many faces from the artistic establishment have sought her grace
asking for a miracle. Eleni Petroulaki brought two gold coins to the temple
images of the Virgin Mary to thank her for being miraculously saved in
car accident.
asking for a miracle. Eleni Petroulaki brought two gold coins to the temple
images of the Virgin Mary to thank her for being miraculously saved in
car accident.
The singer George Lebesis, when faced with a serious problem
health, he offered the Virgin Mary a golden ring as a token
gratitude.
health, he offered the Virgin Mary a golden ring as a token
gratitude.
also, the late Aliki Vougiouklakis had ordered
tama in Megalochari for her son Giannis. He traveled to Tinos, where
baptized her son, and moved in her message thanks her
Virgin Mary for the child she had.
tama in Megalochari for her son Giannis. He traveled to Tinos, where
baptized her son, and moved in her message thanks her
Virgin Mary for the child she had.
Soul depositions with handwritten notes, gold medals and pictures
The handwritten thank you notes of Alikis Vougiouklakis and
Dimitris Papamichael, dated 4 June 1970, in the monastery book
they have left an era. “Oh my god, p’ Thanks! My child, it was given to me by
Blessed virgin", writes the late Alice and just below the husband
of, Dimitris Papamichael, completes: "It is the most beautiful day of life
my. I thank the Virgin Mary"
Dimitris Papamichael, dated 4 June 1970, in the monastery book
they have left an era. “Oh my god, p’ Thanks! My child, it was given to me by
Blessed virgin", writes the late Alice and just below the husband
of, Dimitris Papamichael, completes: "It is the most beautiful day of life
my. I thank the Virgin Mary"
The gold medal he won at
Mediterranean Games of 1994 dedicated to the grace of Evangelistria Tinos o
gold medalist Pyrros Dimas. He had arranged the games to give it away
for the strength he drew from the Virgin Mary. He just came back, he traveled
to Tinos fulfilling his promise and donating the gold
medal won
Mediterranean Games of 1994 dedicated to the grace of Evangelistria Tinos o
gold medalist Pyrros Dimas. He had arranged the games to give it away
for the strength he drew from the Virgin Mary. He just came back, he traveled
to Tinos fulfilling his promise and donating the gold
medal won
A gilt image of Russian style
dedicated to the Panagia of Tinos by the honorary president of ND Konstantinos
Mitsotakis. He had ordered her when he was arrested during the junta and fulfilled it
his memory when he was released from prison. He also often visited the island to
attend the litany of the icon of the Evangelistria
dedicated to the Panagia of Tinos by the honorary president of ND Konstantinos
Mitsotakis. He had ordered her when he was arrested during the junta and fulfilled it
his memory when he was released from prison. He also often visited the island to
attend the litany of the icon of the Evangelistria
Him
uphill road that leads to Panagia of Tinos he had traveled with the
feet and the former Queen Anna Maria. In the mid-60s,
when the royal family was trying hard to build a popular profile, the
Anna Maria with her daughter Alexia in her arms visited Megalochari,
leaving her golden cross on the icon of the Virgin Mary…
uphill road that leads to Panagia of Tinos he had traveled with the
feet and the former Queen Anna Maria. In the mid-60s,
when the royal family was trying hard to build a popular profile, the
Anna Maria with her daughter Alexia in her arms visited Megalochari,
leaving her golden cross on the icon of the Virgin Mary…
Aphrodite Karimali
Source : ethnos.gr
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Source : ethnos.gr
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