Student Recitation of Hymn to Liberty for Greek Bicentennial
As a contribution to the celebration of this historical milestone by the peoples of Greece and their descendants and all those who live the ideals and achievements of the Greek people, the Greek Orthodox Metropolis of Pittsburgh has prepared a recorded recitation of the entire Hymn to Liberty by Dionysios Solomos - all 158 stanzas, recited by 132 students of our 17 Greek language schools - which will premiere on YouTube March 25, at 1:00 pm.
This achievement of our children, their parents and instructors was produced with love and enthusiasm and a sense of pride in the accomplishments of our heroic ancestors. The program includes a performance of the first two verses of this great poem, now known as the National Anthems of Greece and Cyprus, offered by one of our own, internationally known opera singer, Ms. Alexandra Loutsion (of All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Canonsburg).
To complement the recitation in Greek, His Eminence Metropolitan Savas has prepared a new English translation of the Hymn to Liberty, closely approximating the original’s poetic meter and rhymes. This translation will be seen at the bottom of the screen and will be available in its complete form from the Metropolis and Archdiocesan websites tomorrow.
Special thanks to Mr. Mike Politis (of Holy Cross Greek Orthodox Church, Pittsburgh), who worked long hours to turn the many videos recorded at dozens of different times and places through the Metropolis into a single beautiful performance. This is a project which will can be viewed over and over, making the events and feelings of the first years of the struggle very vivid and moving. These are words that inspired the freedom fighters to continue their sacred efforts, and which appealed to the great powers of the world to join in the effort. Our faith, language, culture were at stake. We owe so much to those who fought and gave up everything for this struggle. May their memory be eternal! This project is our contribution and tribute to all who fought for freedom.
May our Lord and Panaghia continue to guide and protect all of us.
Ζήτω η Ελλάς! Χαῖρε, ὢ χαῖρε, Ἐλευθεριά!
Schools of Higher Learning Offering Biblical or Modern Greek
- Byzantine Catholic Seminary - http://www.byzcathsem.edu/ - Biblical Greek 1, 2
- Dickinson College - http://www.dickinson.edu/academics/resources/bulletin/ - Modern Greek
- Kent State University - http://www.kent.edu/mcls/index.cfm - Modern Greek
- Ohio State University - https://greekandlatin.osu.edu/modern-greek-program - Modern Greek
- University of Pennsylvania - http://www.sas.upenn.edu/moderngreek/contact - Modern Greek
- University of Pittsburgh - http://www.lctl.pitt.edu/moderngreek.html - Modern Greek
Greek Schools / Classes in the Metropolis of Pittsburgh
PENNSYLVANIA |
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Aliquippa |
Holy Dormition Church |
2111 Davidson Street |
Ambridge |
Holy Trinity Church |
2930 Beaver Road |
Bethlehem |
St. Nicholas Church |
1607 West Union Blvd |
Camp Hill |
Holy Trinity Cathedral |
1000 Yverdon Drive |
Canonsburg |
All Saints Church |
601 West McMurray Rd |
Easton |
Evangelismos Church |
20th & Hay Terrace |
Erie |
Koimisis Tis Theotokou |
4376 Westlake Rd |
Lancaster |
Annunciation Church |
64 Hershey Avenue |
Oakmont |
Dormition of the Theotokos Church |
12 Washington Avenue |
Pittsburgh |
Holy Cross |
123 Gilkeson Road |
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St. Nicholas Cathedral |
419 S. Dithridge Street |
Reading |
Sts. Constantine & Helen |
1001 Wyomissing Blvd. |
York |
Annunciation Church |
2500 Pine Grove Road |
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OHIO |
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Akron |
Annunciation Church |
129 South Union Church |
Campbell |
Archangel Michael Church |
401 12th Street |
Canton |
Holy Trinity Church |
4705 Fairhaven Avenue, NW |
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St. Haralambos Church |
251 25th Street |
Cleveland |
Annunciation Church |
2187 W. 14th Street |
Cleveland Hts |
Sts. Constantine &Helen |
3352 Mayfield Road |
Columbus |
Annunciation Cathedral |
555 North High Street |
North Royalton |
St. Paul's Church |
4548 Wallings Road |
Rocky River |
St. Demetrios Church |
22909 Center Ridge Road |
Steubenville |
Holy Trinity Church |
300 South 4th Street |
Warren |
St. Demetrios Church |
429 High St. NE |
Youngstown |
St. John the Forerunner |
4955 Glenwood Avenue |
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St. Nicholas Church |
220 North Walnut St. |
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WEST VIRGINIA |
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Wheeling |
St. John the Divine |
2215 Chapline Street |