Volume 2, Issue 2
May 2009
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There is one day in May that celebrates two popular names - Eleni and Kostantinos (Kostas & Dina for the feminine form). In history, Eleni (Helena) was the mother of King Konstantine I.
Helena, is recognised by both the Orthodox and the Catholic Churches as a saint, where is is famed for her piety. In 325 AD, Helena in her role as Augusta (Empress of the Roman & Byzantine Empires) she was in charge of a journey to Jerusalem to find Holy relics. As well as ordering a church to be built in Egypt to identify the “Burning Bush of Sinai”. Once on Jerusalem, she began excavations on a site where a temple had stood over the tomb of Jesus. Three crosses where found, one of which was declared by Helena the “True Cross” after a diseased women was miraculously cured after touching the third cross. On the site, Helena order the “Church of the Holy Sepulchre” to be constructed Helena also found the nails of the crucifixion, which she
Helena, is recognised by both the Orthodox and the Catholic Churches as a saint, where is is famed for her piety. In 325 AD, Helena in her role as Augusta (Empress of the Roman & Byzantine Empires) she was in charge of a journey to Jerusalem to find Holy relics. As well as ordering a church to be built in Egypt to identify the “Burning Bush of Sinai”. Once on Jerusalem, she began excavations on a site where a temple had stood over the tomb of Jesus. Three crosses where found, one of which was declared by Helena the “True Cross” after a diseased women was miraculously cured after touching the third cross. On the site, Helena order the “Church of the Holy Sepulchre” to be constructed Helena also found the nails of the crucifixion, which she
relics, which can still be seen today in her private palace which was later converted to the Santa Croce in Gerusalemme.
King Konstantine I, having seen in the sky, a pillar in the form of a cross with the words “By this shalt thy conquer” and following an appearance by Jesus Christ the following night, went forward to defeated his enemies and entered Rome in triumph and was declared the Roman Emperor. Under him and because of Konstantine, all the persecutions against the Church ceased and Christianity flourished.
So, Thursday 21st May is the day, this year, to celebrate these two inspiring people in Greece, the “Feast of the Holy Great Sovereigns Constantine and Helen, Equal to the Apostles”
King Konstantine I, having seen in the sky, a pillar in the form of a cross with the words “By this shalt thy conquer” and following an appearance by Jesus Christ the following night, went forward to defeated his enemies and entered Rome in triumph and was declared the Roman Emperor. Under him and because of Konstantine, all the persecutions against the Church ceased and Christianity flourished.
So, Thursday 21st May is the day, this year, to celebrate these two inspiring people in Greece, the “Feast of the Holy Great Sovereigns Constantine and Helen, Equal to the Apostles”
Don’t forget to wish anyone you know and see in the village, with the name Eleni or Kostas or Dina “Kronia Polla!”
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later used to give her son King Konstantine miraculous powers. She put one in his helmet and another on his horse’s bridle. She left Jerusalem in 327 to return to Rome, bringing with her the Holy
It goes without saying that a large percentage of the Greek population are employed in the tourism industry and it’s worth noting that the people who provide you with sun beds and umbrellas on the beach are actually doing a job of work. Roda’s Blue Flag beach is
When the sun is out and the temperatures increase most people’s thought turn to keeping cool. For many, a dip in the water is their priority. Is it to the sea or a pool that people turn? Roda has a long stretch of sandy beach with shallow waters and gently lapping waves. The village also has at least 17 swimming pools, all offering free use of sun beds. Vote below to register your preference -
divided in to a number of plots. Each operator all have to apply for licences from the local council, each one is responsible for the cleanliness of his, or her, section of beach and is periodically checked by the tourist police. Rates are set by the council and may vary according to facilities and location.
the straight and narrow, but more to assist tourists and help them to enjoy their stay in Greece. Most of the police officers speak several languages and they spend most of their time giving directions or dealing with minor disputes involving holiday makers. They are in close contact with all
businesses operating in tourist areas and carry out checks on those businesses to ensure that service standards are met and complied with. The Tourist Police have whiter bands on their caps, white belts & gloves, and they can be contacted by telephone simply by dialling 171.
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