The Agia Theodora Church is very small and sober on the inside. We went inside to light a candle, and to take a look at the faded frescoes and some icons.
Run Messinia: “We are running for the 200 years since the Greek Revolution!” (photo by Navarino Challenge)
The organizers of Run Messinia, an ultramarathon race in Greece that will cover a distance of approximately 421 kilometers, have announced that the event will take place during
October 2-11.
“Run for Freedom” edition, will include a total of
10 marathons in the Peloponnese that will take place for
10 consecutive days with the participation of
10 athletes in each route.
Run Messinia will start on
October 2 from
Messinia, Laconia and
Arcadia, which are related to the Greek revolution. The event will come to a close in the historic city of
“Run for Freedom” edition, will include a total of
10 marathons, that will take place for
10 consecutive days with the participation of
10 athletes in each route. They will pass by historic places and monuments in Messinia, Laconia and Arcadia, which are related to the Greek revolution.
History
The Greek rebellion against the Ottoman Empire,
200 years ago, marked the end of slavery, reclaiming the most valuable asset for Greeks, their freedom.
Historical battles of the national liberation efforts took place in the
Messinian land and decisive naval battles effectively sealed the end of the Revolution and led to the freedom of Greece, resulting in the national rebirth and the establishment of the modern Greek state.