The Society for the Study of Leros History and the Artemis environmental education centre announced a public talk on the island's participation in the Greek Revolution of 1821.
Drawing on his recent book, Kostas Aslanidis was due to present the contribution made by people from Leros and discuss the highly significant Battle of Gerontas, which took place just outside the island.
Director Ioanna Asmeniadou was to present her research into events on neighbouring islands, with particular emphasis on Patmos, where the story began.
Philologist Eftychia Chondrogiannou was to read extracts from documents dating from the period.
The event was scheduled for Sunday 31 May 2026, from 7.30pm to 9pm, in the Patriarchate conference centre at Krithoni. Admission was free and a reception was to follow in the courtyard.
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