Work of four university professors under the scientific supervision of Professor Mr. Savvas Neocleous, this publication aims at enlightening the readers in reference to the history and current times of Ammochostos. Accompanied by an extended photographic material, this publication attempts to present with scientific argumentation the historical truth about Ammochostos so it can respond as a work of reference and a valuable tool in the hands of every researcher, scholas, historian, as well as any other interested in the history of this land.

The aim of the Ecumenical Hellenism Foundation considering this particular publication is to distribute it for free in foreign centers of information, to present it at events held specifically about this issue, in as many countries of the world as possible, and to alarm every Greek and philhellene person all over this planet in reference to this open wound that answers as the Ammochostos issue. The profits from its distribution will be exclusively directed to the historical update internationally.

“I salute this work, which, thanks to the meritorious activity developed by the Ecumenical Hellenism Foundation, has gained special historical significance and educational value for the current and the future generations. But first of all, it strengthens the willing and the determination for the continuation of the struggle until justice is served and we can permanently return to the homes of our ancestors.”

President of the Republic of Cyprus, Nikos Anastasiadis

“The authors aim through the pages of this book to present the glorious historical course, the cultural achievements, and the heroic struggles of the city for the most valuable treasure there is; Liberty. These are struggles continuing to this day.

As Head of the Church of Cyprus, I bless these efforts and I congratulate from heart both those who inspired them and those distinguished scientists who wrote this book.”

Archbishop of Cyprus, His Excellence, Chrysostomos

FOREWORDS BY

• President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Anastasiadis
• His Eminence, the Archbishop of Cyprus, Chrysostomos

PUBLICATION DETAILS

• Date of Publication: 2022
• Pages: 180
• Dimensions: 23×31,5
• Type of Publication: Luxurious
• Hardcover
• 4-color printing
• Language: Greek-English
• Available: Yes

CONTENTS

• Foreword of the President of the Republic of Cyprus, Mr. Nikos Anastasiadis
• Foreword of His Excellence, the Archbishop of Cyprus, Chrysostomos
• Foreword of the President of the Ecumenical Hellenism Foundation, Mr. Stavros Panousopoulos
• Foreword of the Scientific Coordinator of the Ecumenical Hellenism Foundation, Mr. Athanasios Angelopoulos, University Professor
• By way of Introduction – Savvas Neocleous
• Chapter I. The urban centers of antiquity: From Engomi to Salamis/Konstantia (1700/1600 B.C. – 649 A.D.), Yagos Cleopas
• Chapter II. Konstantia – Ammochostos – Famagusta: From the Arabian attacks to the Venetian Rule (649-1571). Yagos Cleopas
• Chapter III. Ammochostos-Varossia under the Ottoman Rule (1571-1878). Haralambos Alexandrou
• Chapter IV. Ammochostos 1878-1960: Town to urban center. Haralambos Alexandrou
• Chapter V. Ammochostos: From Independence to this day. Haralambos Alexandrou
• Epilogue, Haralambos Alexandrou

Bibliography of the history of Ammochostos

Το άρθρο AMMOCHOSTOS: URBS CLARISSIMA – GLORIOUS CITY εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Μέλαθρον Οικουμενικός Ελληνισμός.

The contribution of the Holy Cloisters throughout time in the course of the Greek Nation has occupied contemporary historiography and ecclesiastical history. It remains, however, an always open issue to further research and study. The aspects and the views of this discourse provide a wide scope for the detection of new sources and evidence that redound to the approach of the view of this ecclesiastical institution (monasticism).

The presence and the contribution of monasticism deeply affected not only the continuation of Hellenism, but also the entire politico-economic state of the Balkans and of the East during the events that occurred that period (19^th century), but also those that followed. It differentiated the international realities and signified the beginning of the fall of a long period of Ottoman rule in European lands.

Monasticism has many components. It began with the wish of people, and then of monks, to search for spiritual perfection (deification), with accordance to the sermon of Jesus Christ and the apostolic literature, and through two discernible manifestations of this institution; Eremitic Monasticism, which supports the departure from the urban centers and the search for refuge to secluded lands, and Coenobitic Monasticism.

At the same time, the love and respect of the monks to tradition, history, literature and the arts are recorded, with the preservation of the Holy Cloisters not only as spiritual centers but also as centers related to and promoting culture and the Greek civilization. Finally, the devotion of the monks to Christianity and the ideals of freedom -a foundational piece of the Greek orthodox faith- is featured, as the monks never hesitated to turn the spiritual centers of the religion (the Holy Cloisters) to national castles, whenever needed.

The main allusion, however, is in the contribution and the participation of the Holy Cloisters in the Greek War of Independence, in 1821. Specifically, evidence were searched for that present -on the basis of historical and social context- the potentials that were shaped during the course and the evolution of the War of Independence; meaning in relation to the redound of the cloisters to the conducting of the war, like the contribution of the Holy Cloisters, of the monks, and of every individual or group that directly or indirectly contributed in any way to the War. The research for evidence was a demanding and laborious undertaking, as most Holy Cloisters had been looted and burnt down during the Greek War of Independence. Many of them had been destroyed during the War, but later on, as well, when Otto’s viceroy, with the decree 7/10/1833, decided that all Cloisters with six or less monks were to be demolished. As a result, the archives of the Cloisters were lost as well.

WRITING – EDITING

• Margarita Dimitriadou, Historian (MA in History & Didactic of History and MA in Eastern Orthodox Theology)

DRAWINGS OF PUBLICATION

• Maria K. Sideri, Iconographer – Artist

PREFACE – ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

• His Beatitude Hieronymus II, Archbishop of Athens and All Greece
• The president of Ecumenical Hellenic Foundation, Mr. Stavros Panousopoulos

FEATURES OF PUBLICATION

• Publication Date: 2021
• Pages: 176
• Measurements: 28×28 cm
• Type of Publication: Luxurious
• Paper: Illustration
• Print: Black and White
• Language: Greek
• Availability: Yes

Το άρθρο HOLY CLOISTERS / VOLUME II εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Μέλαθρον Οικουμενικός Ελληνισμός.

VOLUME CHARACTERISTICS

• Release Date: 1992
• Pages: 241
• Dimensions: 32X24
• Version: Luxurious
• Hard Cover
• Printing: 4 colors
• Language: German
• Available: Yes

Το άρθρο ALEXANDER THE GREAT / GERMAN VERSION εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Μέλαθρον Οικουμενικός Ελληνισμός.

VOLUME CHARACTERISTICS

• Release Date: 1992
• Pages: 241
• Dimensions: 32X24
• Version: Luxurious
• Hard Cover
• Printing: 4 colors
• Language: English
• Available: Yes

Το άρθρο ALEXANDER THE GREAT / ENGLISH VERSION εμφανίστηκε πρώτα στο Μέλαθρον Οικουμενικός Ελληνισμός.