The event is organized by the Cultural Association “FRIENDS OF LIMNOTHALASSA” in collaboration with the SHP and the Philhellenism Museum, on “His legacy and the imprint of the leading Philhellenic in History and Art”, at the Municipal Gallery of Messolonghi, at 19.00.
Vicky Flessa, journalist and classical philologist, talks with Ioannis Chountis de Fabri, adviser to the House of Lords, historian and author of the book “Romanticism in power: Aspects of Lord Byron’s political ideology and his action in the Greek Revolution” published by Armos, on the importance of the Philhellene as a symbol of Greek-British friendship, his practical, material and symbolic contribution to the success of the Greek Revolution, as well as the politician Byron, his ideology and the contradictions of his action in Greece.
Objects depicting or relating to Lord Byron will be on display at the event.
The Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism (SHP) and the Philhellenism Museum, had the pleasure and honor to welcome a delegation of Greek members of the national parliaments in the USA, Canada, Australia, Albania and Ukraine, who participate in the WORLD HELLENIC INTER-PARLIAMENTARY ASSOCIATION (W.H.I.A)
The Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism (SHP) and the Philhellenism Museum, announce in the context of the celebrations of the 200th anniversary of the death of Lord Byron, a student competition for the academic year 2023-2024, with the theme “2024: 200 years since the death of Lord Byron – the continuous philhellenism”, and aimed at highlighting the role of the philhellenic movement for the positive outcome of the Greek War of Independence and the promotion of continuous philhellenism, as a corner stone for the evolution of the civilized humanity.
SHP and the Philhellenism Museum are at the disposal of interested educational institutions, to support their participation in the competition.
Those interested can find material about Lord Byron at the following link. https://www.facebook.com/eefshp/videos/940371249925564
SHP also offers screenings of the dramatized documentary “The Philhellenes”. The trailer of the film follows. https://www.facebook.com/eefshp/videos/220597140599699
For information: info@eefshp.org
The collectible charm of 2024, dedicated to Lord Byron.
The SHP and the Philhellenism Museum are launching a year dedicated to the great British poet and Philhellene, Lord Byron, who sacrificed himself for his ideas and the freedom of Greece, in April 1824, 200 years ago.
The proceeds from the sales of the Philhellenism Museum finance events highlighting in Greece and internationally, the works of Lord Byron and Philhellenism.
The charm is 3cm high, made of silver, features the outline of the figure of Lord Byron (from the iconic work of Thomas Philips) and bears his signature.
Price: 19.8 Euro
Count Paul von Normann-Ehrenfels, with Mayor of N. Skoufa, Ms. RozinaVavetsi, during his speech at “Philellinia 2022” in Peta, in the presence of an honorary order of enactors Philhellenes.
On November 9, 2023, Count Paul von Normann-Ehrenfels, a descendant of the great Philhellene general Norman, commander of the Philhellenic Battalion and Greek Regular Army, a big part of which was sacrificed in the unfortunate Battle of Peta in July 1822, passed away peacefully and full of days. On the occasion of the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Peta, the president of the SHP, Mr. Konstantinos Velentzas, and the vice-president of the SHP, professor Konstantinos Papailiou, awarded last year to Count Paul von Normann-Ehrenfels the Lord Byron medal and an honorary diploma.
At the funeral service that took place on December 2, 2024 in Tübingen, a eulogy was delivered by the vice-president of the SHP, Mr. Konstantinos Papailiou, who on November 28, 2024, spoke about General Norman at the Museum Hegel-Haus philosophical salon in Stuttgart, the general’s birthplace, and dedicated his lecture, by way of memorial, to his friend Count Paul von Normann-Ehrenfels.
He will remain eternally in our memory.
Dr. Niki Kalogiratou presents her children’s book “Heraclitus and the Mystery of Cayster River” at the Philhellenism Museum, a work that has attracted the interest of both young readers and adults who love ancient Greek philosophy and culture.
The author, with an academic background in philosophy and experience in marketing, public relations, and the media, combines her knowledge with her love of children’s literature, presenting a work aimed at children aged 6-12. The book follows the adventures of young Heraclitus and his dog, Kyon, as they search for the source of their hometown’s main river, with Heraclitus making observations about the natural environment and expressing his philosophical thoughts on the ever-changing world.
The book highlights the importance of Heraclitus’ philosophy, presenting ten exact passages in translation, together with elements of ancient Greek history and culture. It encourages young readers to look for deeper meanings in everyday life and to reflect on the constant changes in their lives and environment.
The presentation will take place on November 19, 2023, and will include an interactive workshop for children, where they will be able to explore philosophical topics through activities that will stimulate their imagination and thinking. The workshop will be open to children from 6 to 12 years old and participation is free, subject to prior registration due to a limited number of places.
Dr. Kalogiratou will be available for discussion and autographs after the presentation, and the book will be available for purchase in the museum shop.
For more information and registration, contact the Philhellenic Museum by email at info@phmus.org.
Location: Philhellenism Museum
Address: 12 Zisimopoulou, 11524 Athens
Date: 19 November 2023
Time: 11:00-13:00
Workshop Duration: About 2 hours
Suitable for ages: 6-12 years
Admission: Free (pre-registration required)
Phone: 210-8094750
Email: info@phmus.org
Prof. Dr. Konstantinos Papailiou, vice-president of the SHP, will present on November 17, 2023, at an event in Zurich, the history of the Swiss Philhellenes who participated in the liberation struggle of 1821.
The descendants of General Norman with the Papailiou couple. From left: Kostas Papailiou, Paul Graf von Normann-Ehrenfels, Angela Lehmann, Ute Gruber, Margarita Papailiou Parisianou.
The event to honor the great Philhellene, general Karl Norman, took place with great success on Friday, October 20, 2023, at the Ehrenfels family tower, south of Stuttgart, where he lived before coming to Greece in January 1822 as commander of the Battalion of Philhellenes.
The event was organized perfectly by the association of the Hellenic Community in Germany and especially by its president Costas Kahrimanidis. It was attended by a large number of people as well as many Greek and German officials, such as the ambassador of Greece in Germany Ms. Marinakis, the regional governor Mr. Tappeser and mayors of the region, several members of parliament from Greece and the European Parliament, as well as descendants of Greek fighters of the Greek Revolution. The presence of the Presidential Guard, which the next day participated in the parade in Stuttgart, added a special color to the event for the national anniversary of October 28.
It is worth noting that the event was also attended by three descendants of General Norman: Count Paul von Normann-Ehrenfels, who was honored last year by the SHP with the Lord Byron Medal, as well as Ms. Ute Gruber and Ms. Angela Lehmann, who are direct descendants of the general, something that only recently became known, thanks to the tireless research of the SHP to locate and honor descendants of Philhellenes.
The SHP was represented by its vice-president, Mr. Costas Papailiou.
Mr. Papailiou will speak on November 28, 2023 at an event at the well-known Hegel-Haus museum in Stuttgart to a German audience about the great Philhellene Norman.
The extension of the deadline for submitting applications for funding for the 200th anniversary of Lord Byron’s death in Missolonghi is announced due to great public interest. The revised submission deadline has been postponed from September 30 to October 15 at 12:00 a.m.
It is recalled that the Society for Hellenism and Philhellenism and the Museum of Philhellenism invite cultural and educational institutions in Greece and abroad to organize for 2024 actions dedicated to the movement of Philhellenism, in the context of the celebrations for the completion of two centuries since the death of the emblematic Philhellene poet.
For more information and instructions on submitting proposals, please download the PDF of the full announcement here.
