Dimitriados Ignatios and Maria Efthymiou talked about the present and future of Hellenism (VIDEO)translated

A particularly interesting meeting, focusing on modern Hellenism, historical memory and the challenges of our time, took place yesterday, October 26, at the Conference Center of Thessaly, in Melissatika, as part of the "Archontariki" series of events of the Holy Metropolis of Demetrias. Rev. Metropolitan of Dimitrias Mr. Ignatios welcomed the distinguished historian and Emeritus Professor of History of the University of Athens, Mrs. Maria Efthymiou, with whom he spoke on the topic "On matters concerning modern Hellenism - Knowledge of the past for a better future". At the beginning of the discussion, His Eminence thanked Mrs. Efthymiou for accepting the invitation, expressing his admiration for her effort to transmit historical knowledge to the general public, in a simple and understandable way. To his question why it is necessary to know our History, Ms.

Efthimiou characteristically replied that "History shapes you", explaining that the knowledge of the experiences and trials of previous generations helps man to gain a broader understanding, wisdom and resilience in the face of life's difficulties.

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