Event at the French School of Athens, Friday 31/10/2025 at 12.00 noon

 

Event at the French School of Athens

Friday 31/10/2025 at 12.00 noon

Conference Hall, 6 Didotou str., 10680 Athens

 

François de Callataÿ

Royal Library of Belgium / Free University of Brussels

 

THE REPUBLIC OF MEDALS (16th-18th centuries)

Or how the science of medals developed, in the light of the Fontes Inediti Numismaticae Antiquae website.

The Republic of Medals has long formed a vibrant community occupying a large place within the Republic of Letters.

To account for this, we have until now relied almost exclusively on printed works, which are numerous (nearly 2,000 dealing solely with numismatics for the 16th-18th centuries).

The FINA project (for Fontes Inediti Numismaticae Antiquae) aims to provide information for the tip of the iceberg, namely everything that has never been published. In its current state, the FINA website contains nearly 6,000 letters, 2,500 bibliographic entries, 2,350 individuals, and 450 handwritten works that have never been printed.

 

A Wiki-like structure, the website allows this information to be analyzed by submitting it to a wide variety of search options.

 

Information:

French School of Athens, Τ. +30 2103679900

 

 

Invitation, Finnish Institute at Athens

 

INVITATION

FINNISH INSTITUTE AT ATHENS

October 30th, 2025, at 7:00 pm

 

The Finnish Institute at Athens and the Vice-President of the Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism, Professor Emeritus of the Technical University of Dresden, Costas Papailiou, invite you on Thursday, October 30 at 7:00 p.m. to the presentation of the book: August Myhrberg and Northern European Philhellenism – Building the Myth of a Hero.

The author of the publication is the distinguished historian Petra Pakkanen, Director of the Finnish Institute at Athens. The Finnish Philhellene Auguste Maximilian Myhrberg served as commander of the Palamidi fortress until 1831. In 2009, in the presence of the Finnish Minister of Culture Stefan Wallin, the unveiling of the relief bust of the Philhellene Myhrberg took place near the Venetian Land Gate in Nafplio.

The edition will be included in the “Philhellenic Library” publishing series of Parisianou Publications.

A reception will follow at the Institute’s garden.

 

Information:

Finnish Institute at Athens

16 Zitrou, 11742 Athens

office@finninstitute.gr

+30 210 922 1152

 

 

27-28/9/2025 Celebration of the anniversary of the naval battle of Itea

 

The SHP and the Philhellenism Museum participated in the celebrations for the 198th anniversary of the naval battle of Itea (Angali), which took place on 27 and 28/9/2025.

This historic naval battle played a decisive role in the success of the Greek Revolution and paved the way for the liberation of Western Central Greece. The great Philhellene Frank Abney Hastings, commander of Karteria, founder of the Hellenic Navy and national benefactor of Greece, played a leading role in it.

The anniversary is dedicated to all the Philhellenes who, through continuous fundraising, financed the equipment of the Greek army and navy during the Revolution. It is also dedicated to all the Greeks and Philhellenes volunteers, who manned the Karteria, the first steam-powered warship in the history of Europe, and fought with it for the freedom of Greece.

After 200 years, the SHP implemented the decision of the Fourth National Assembly and handed over the Philhellenes monument, that has been placed on Vasilissis Sophias avenue in front of the War Museum, listing 2000 names of Philhellenes.

At the same time, the SHP recently agreed with the Prefecture of Central Greece and the Municipality of Delphi – Itea, to finance and deliver to Itea, in September 2026, a monument with a bust of Hastings, on the trunk of which will be engraved all the names of the Greeks and Philhellenes of the crews of the Karteria and the fleet that participated in the naval battle of Angali. Among them are the British Georges Thomas, the French Baron Denzel, the Danish officer Fabriciοus, the African-American James Williams and many others.

For information: info@eefshp.org

International Rotary Club visits Philhellenism Museum

 

Representatives of the Rotary Club visited the Philhellenism Museum, while a special guided tour of the museum was conducted.

Visitors were particularly impressed by the personal items and memorabilia of distinguished Philehellenes of the 19th century that are preserved at the Philhellenism Museum’s collections.

A reception followed, at the Roof Garden of the Museum.

 

Information:
SHP – Philhellenism Museum
Τ.: +30 2108094750
E.: info@phmus.org
Add.: 12, Zisimopoulou Str., 11524 Athens, GREECE
W.: www.phmus.org | www.eefshp.org

 

Guided tours of the exhibitions of the Philhellenism Museum in the Hellenic Parliament, and at its premises

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Dear Friends,

We thank you for your interest and warm response to the activities of the Philhellenism Museum.

The visits and guided tours of hundreds of friends to our exhibitions in the Hellenic Parliament and in our Museum were successfully completed (indicative photos from the last tour are attached).

We remain at your disposal and will be happy to welcome you to the upcoming events of the Philhellenism Museum.

 

Information:
SHP – Philhellenism Museum
Τ.: +30 2108094750
E.: info@phmus.org
Add.: 12, Zisimopoulou Str., 11524 Athens, GREECE
W.: www.phmus.org | www.eefshp.org

 

Guided tours on Philhellenism

 

We thank you for your interest and warm response to the activities of the Philhellenism Museum.

The guided tours of the Hellenic Parliament and the Philhellenism Museum were successfully completed last weekend as well.

Given the number of registrations, we are informing you about the next tours we are planning.

 

NEXT GUIDED TOURS

Saturday, 21 June 2025, 12:00-14:00 p.m.: screening of the 30-minute film “Philhellenes”, guided tour of the renewed and enriched exhibition of the Philhellenism Museum and the new Roof Garden of the Museum

Sunday, 22 June 2025, 12:00-13:30 p.m.: guided tour of the Hellenic Parliament to the exhibitions on Philhellenism

Free admission – Registration required.

Registration: please make a reservation online at info@phmus.org by sending the name, title/prof. capacity, mobile phone number and email of each participant by Friday 20 June at 12:00 noon.

All participants will receive a confirmation email and detailed instructions for the activity.

Notice: To enter the Parliament, it is necessary to show a police ID and the dress code is: business.

Maximum number of participants per tour: 50

Guided tours will be conducted in Greek. Please, contact us for specific tours in English and experience both insights.

 

Information:

T. +30 2108094750 & info@phmus.org

SHP – Philhellenism Museum

12 Zisimopoulou Str., 11524 Athens, Greece

www.phmus.org | www.eefshp.org

Guided tours in Athens in the footsteps of the Philhellenes

 

The guided tours organized in May 2025 by the Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism (SHP) and the Philhellenism Museum, as part of the Athens City Festival, were completed with great success.

This year’s action “In the footsteps of the Philhellenes”, which included a guided tour of the Philhellenism Museum’s exhibition at the Hellenic Parliament and a guided tour of Plaka area in Athens in the footsteps of the Philhellenes, on May 18th and 25th, attracted the interest of hundreds of our fellow citizens.

Given the large number of applications, a few more guided tours will follow in June 2025, in order to respond – as much as possible – to everyone’s request.

 

New Guided Tours

Saturday, 14 June 2025, 12:00-13:30 p.m.: guided tour of the Hellenic Parliament to the exhibitions on Philhellenism

Sunday, 15 June 2025, 12:00-14:00 p.m. and 15:00-17:00 p.m.: screening of the 30-minute film “Philhellenes”, guided tour of the renewed and enriched exhibition of the Philhellenism Museum and the new Roof Garden of the Museum.

 

Free admission – Registration required.

Registration: please make a reservation online at info@phmus.org by sending the name, title, mobile phone number and email of each participant by Thursday 12 June at 12:00 noon.

All participants will be sent a confirmation email and detailed instructions for the activity.

Notice: To enter the Parliament, it is necessary to show a police ID and the dress code is: business.

Maximum number of participants per tour: 50

 

Information:

T. +30 2108094750 & info@phmus.org

 

The international Lord Byron Prize 2024 has been awarded to the Earl of Lytton

 

 

The ceremony for the award of the international Lord Byron Prize 2024 took place in the central hall of the Academy of Athens, on July 2, 2024.

The laureate, Earl of Lytton, is the only direct descendant of Lord Byron, through his daughter Ada Byron Lovelace, and a member of the House of Lords in the United Kingdom.

The Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism, in collaboration with the Academy of Athens, awards annually the international Lord Byron Prize to distinguished personalities whose careers are based on the values ​​of Philhellenism.

The Prize was presented by the President of the Academy of Athens, Mr. Stamatios Krimizis and its Secretary General, Mr. Christos Zerefos, and by Mr. Constantinos Velentzas, President of the Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism and the Philhellenism Museum in Athens.

Mr. Krimizis focused on the prominent personality of Lord Byron and his contribution to the development of the Philhellenic movement, while he also referred to the honorary events prepared by the Academy of Athens, both in memory of Lord Byron this year, and for the Holy City of Messolonghi for the 200 years since the heroic exodus, in 2026. In addition, he referred to the honorable Lord Lytton and congratulated him on his important work.

Mr. Velentzas referred to the decisive role that Lord Byron played for the liberation of Greece, and the movement of Philhellenism that changed international relations, introducing the institution of international solidarity and military interventions in favour of nations fighting for their freedom and the values of western culture.

Lord Lytton thanked the Academy of Athens and the SHP for his award, and spoke about his ancestor Lord Byron and his work in the House of Lords.

The 13th Lord Byron also participated in the event.

After the award ceremony, Lord Lytton and Lord Byron inaugurated the exhibition Lord Byron and the Philhellenic Aura.

The exhibition takes place in the eastern hall of the Academy of Athens and includes personal items of Lord Byron and his fellow volunteers in Greece, historical documents and publications, as well as rare works of art with Byronic heroes from the collections of the Philhellenism Museum.

The exhibition will last until October 31, 2024 and can be visited daily 10.00-14.00 with free entry.

Information
Academy of Athens, T. 2103664700, www.academyofathens.gr
Philhellenism Museum, T. 2108094750
www.phmus.org

 

Awarding of the Lord Byron Prize 2024

 

 

The Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism (SHP) established in 2021, and awards In collaboration with the Academy of Athens, the International Lord Byron Prize in 2021, in honor of the great poet and Philhellene.

The International Lord Byron Prize is awarded annually to important personalities from the political, cultural, academic, or business international arena, whose careers are characterized by a long-term philhellenic attitude or who have contributed to society with actions aligned with Hellenism’s values.

These individuals carry out their duties from their significant positions of responsibility in a manner entirely consistent with the principles and values of Philhellenism. They courageously address significant international crises and contribute remarkable work to society as a whole.

Each of the honorees receives a silver medal, a diploma, and a grant of $10,000 USD, donated in their name to a foundation of their choice engaged in activities that serve and promote Hellenic and Philhellenic values.

The first Lord Byron Prize for the year 2024, is bestowed to Lord Lytton, a member of the House of Lords and direct descendant of Lord Byron, from his daughter Ada Byron Lovelace, who will attend the award ceremony at the Academy of Athens on July 2, 2024.

Further to the award ceremony, an exhibition organized by the Academy of Athens and the Philhellenism Museum, will be inaugurated.at the premises of the Academy, entitled “Lord Byron and the Philhellenic aura”.

For more information and reservations, please contact us at info@eefshp.org.

Announcement of the results of a student competition on the theme “2024: 200 years since the death of Lord Byron – the continuous philhellenism”

The Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism (SHP) and the Philhellenism Museum, are pleased to announce that they have completed the evaluation of the student competition on the theme “2024: 200 years since the death of Lord Byron – the continuous Philhellenism”.

30 eligible applications, which were submitted on time, were evaluated. All the proposals were of particular interest and we congratulate the students and their teachers for their efforts. Therefore, the SHP decided to honor the first 4 winners, and to give commendations to 4 other participants.

The first 4 winners of the competition (who will receive a prize and a PC) are as follows:

 

Primary education:

PRIMARY SCHOOL PAIDAGOGIKI – BIRDS

12th PRIMARY SCHOOL OF VEROIA

 

Secondary education:

HIGH SCHOOL – DOUKAS SCHOOL

6th G. LYCEUM OF ATHENS

 

At the same time, it was decided to award a prize to the following participants:

4th PRIMARY SCHOOL OF TRIPOLIS

1st PRIMARY SCHOOL OF AKRATA

5th HIGH SCHOOL OF NEA IONIA

HIGH SCHOOL URSULINES

1st G. LYCEUM OF MESSOLONGHI

IB CAMPION SCHOOL

 

We congratulate the winners of the contest and sincerely thank all the participants for their diligent effort and the time they spent to create an admirable material, which honors Lord Byron, the Philhellenes, and the thousands of people internationally who were inspired by the Hellenic civilization and the liberation struggle of the Greeks, and laid the foundations of the values ​​on which the continuous Philhellenism rests.

The award ceremony will take place in early October 2024. The exact date will be announced on the website and Facebook pages of the Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism (www.eefshp.org, @eefshp) and the Museum of Philhellenism (www. phmus.org, @phmus).

Many of you ask us to organize school visits to the Philhellenism Museum. Our Museum has already responded positively. To arrange the details please contact our secretariat (tel. +30.210.8094750, +306985721860, mail: info@phmus.org)

Thank you again for your interest and we invite you to participate in the events of the SHP and our Museum.