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Greek Cypriot Brotherhood Vasilopitta Blessing and cutting 2026

On Sunday 11 January, the Greek Cypriot Brotherhood welcomed the new year 2026 with traditional hymns sung by the Byzantine Choir at its annual Vasilopitta cutting officiated by His Eminence ...
Neos Kosmos

Melbourne to host world’s first UNESCO-recognised International Greek Language Day celebration

Melbourne is set for a grand celebration of International Greek Language Day on 9 February as it prepares for the first year ...
IEEE

Greek Orthodox Church Hymns Recognition Using Deep Learning Techniques

Abstract: Deep learning techniques have found numerous applications in the sector of cultural and religious heritage. Greek Orthodox Church hymns are examples of Byzantine religious tradition. Their ...
The Atlantic

Why Authors Can’t Let Go of Greek Myths

When I was 8 or 9 years old, my uncle and aunt gave me a copy of D’Aulaires’ Book of Greek Myths, a standard-bearer for children’s folklore that was originally published in 1962. I was immediately ...