Philhellenic dish “The monastery of Arkadi, 1866”

Description Philhellenic, ceramic dish “The monastery of Arkadi November 8, 1866”. The Arkadi Monastery is an Eastern Orthodox monastery, situated on a fertile plateau 23 km to the southeast of Rethymnon on the island of Crete in Greece. By the mid-19th century, the Ottomans had occupied Crete for more than two centuries, despite frequent bloody uprisings by Cretan rebels. While the Cretans were rising against the Ottoman occupation during the War of Greek Independence. The monastery played an active role in the Cretan resistance of Ottoman rule during the Cretan revolt of 1866. 943 Greeks, mostly women and children, sought refuge in the monastery. After three days of battle and under orders from the hegumen (abbot) of the monastery, the Cretans blew up barrels of gunpowder, choosing to sacrifice themselves rather than surrender. The monastery became a national sanctuary in honor of the Cretan resistance. 8 November is a day of commemorative parties in Arkadi and Rethymno. Philhellenic, ceramic dish “The monastery of Arkadi November 8, 1866” it is an excellent and collectible piece. In our Lotus Gallery Art & Antiques store you will find other pieces of Greek art. If you are interested in other pieces of Greek art, you can contact us via e-mail. Or Phone ( 30 6982005898 / 30 2103634777). Or come to our store located in the center of Athens, Kolonaki, Solonos 29 and Dimokritou, 10671, Greece. Our store: The Antiques store “Lotus Gallery Art & Antiques” has many kinds of items from different countries! We have been cooperating for the last 30 years with the most reliable collectors of works of art. As well as with scholars and merchants across Europe! In addition, we have taken part in various exhibitions in Greece and abroad. “Lotus Gallery Art & Antiques” – Antiques Athens, Greece, Kolonaki, is an excellent space that includes works of art and antiques from various countries. Our collection includes unique collectibles, classic, old and modern paintings from many countries! And our rich collection includes paintings by some of the best Greek painters, and exceptional sculptures by Greek and foreign artists of global scope! Our Antiques store “Lotus Gallery Art & Antiques” can make estimates and maintenance for your projects. If you are looking for some objects, paintings, Greek paintings by a specific artist, we can help you. We also buy and sell only authentic antiques from around the world. In our Antiques store “Lotus Gallery Art & Antiques” are bought and sold Greek works of art, Ceramic, Folk, Greek, European, porcelain vases, Buddhas, Oriental, Islamic, as well as old jewelry or jewelry, amber, rosaries, corals, jewelry, and more! Also, our gallery specializes in medals, coins, banknotes, stamps, books, and everything else related to philately! With great pleasure we are waiting for you in our antiques store “Lotus Gallery Art & Antiques” in the center of Athens, Kolonaki, 29 Solonos, 10671, Greece. Code: C539