The first slide of the virtual lecture, 1821: The Liberation of Greece, hosted by Hermes AHEPA Chapter 186 of Astoria. Photo: Peter Argyropoulos
ASTORIA – This year marks the 200th year since the declaration of Greece’s War for Independence and on March 18, Hermes AHEPA Chapter 186 of Astoria hosted a virtual presentation and lecture titled 1821: The Liberation of Greece.
The Chapter noted in a statement via email, “We were honored to have our very own Vice President and AHEPA District 6 Director of Culture & Arts, Vassilios (Billy) Chrissochos present his lecture on the liberation of Greece to all those in attendance.
Georgios Karaiskakis, famous military commander and leader in the Greek War of Independence. Photo: Peter Argyropoulos
“It is imperative that we remember momentous events lest we forget and hosting this lecture (among others) is our little part. Brother Billy presented a wonderful and detailed lecture on Greece’s fight for independence starting from before 1453, the end of Byzantium, and ending with Greece’s victory and independence. The lecture concluded with a healthy question and answer session from an engaged audience which fostered delightful dialogue, insight and perspective.”
The map of Greece and its territorial gains since 1832. Photo: Peter Argyropoulos
Billy Chrissochos’ art and gold coin of the fourth century depicting the continuity of the Greco-Roman tradition from Alexander the Great to Constantine the Great. Photo: Peter Argyropoulos
Queen Amalia and King Otto (on the stamp), the first Bavarian German King and Queen of Greece. Photo: Peter Argyropoulos
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