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This is where you can search for lost Kytherian relatives and as well as seek answers to even the most difficult Kytherian questions. You can also announce events and activities associated with Kythera.
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I am interested in tracking down people who may have known members of the Galakatos family - particularly my great grandfather Kosmas Galakatos who was a merchant in Smyrna. Originally from Kythera, he later moved to Piraeus. One son - my grandfat...
I recently learned from my great Aunt (Irene Souris) that my ancestors (the Souris family from Potamos) had, and still has, possesion of a monastery in the area, St. Cosmos & Damien. Does anyone have any information on this monastery? Or even the S...
In an endeavour to enourage people to submit more photographs and stories about Karavas, and Kythera, the Committee of the Karavitiko Symposium have decided to donate 3 prizes for best entries to the web-site of: 1. Vintage Landscapes and Architec...
Manolis Dapontes recently released his new book "Tacsidia tis Ekaterinis". The book details the trips the well known vessel "Ekaterini"travelled in Greece, taking tourists to some of the remotest islands.This is his third book. His first one was "Fou...
My grandfather was Michael Mazarick of Vandergrift, Pa. He died in 1970. He was the only son of Emmanuel Mazarick of Kythera. There were many sisters. I would love to hear from relatives. I have a picture of him when he first arrived to this country....
Hello! I have recently put what I have of our family tree on this website. I am still adding information. If any family has corrections or additions please contact me. A lot of our family came from Hora & Metata. Most settled in N. Vandergrift, PA...
I plan to travel to our beloved Kythera for Easter this year. Can anybody suggest who I need to contact to find out the timetable of boats from Neapolis or Gythio to Agia Pelagia.I would love to hear from anybody else travelling to Kythera at this t...
Dear Melanie, We enjoyed reading your entries of 3/15/05 on the family tree. My mother's maiden name was Maria Protos (Protopsaltis). We believe you entered information about her Pappou Nicolas, date of birth 1882 and died 1953 in Vandergrift, PA...
My great grandmother was Panagiota Tsirigoti. She married my great grandfather Yiannis (b. 1850) and lived either in Malta, a small village in outer Mani or Polovitsa, a small village on Mt. Tayetus near Potamia and Xirokambi. Eventually the family...
Saint Theodore's Day is to be celebrated on Sunday 22nd May at Saint Stephanos Greek Orthodox Church, at Hurlstone Park, in conjunction with the celebration of the handing back of the Eptanisian Islands, including Kythera, by the British to th...
Greek National Day falls on Friday 25th March, but because this coincides with the Australian Good Friday, the Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held on Sunday, 20th March at the Cenotaph, in Martin Place, Sydney, followed by a March to the Opera H...
The Ball Committee would like to invite you to advertise your business or service in the 2005 Kytherian Ball Programme. Each year proceeds from the Kytherian Ball are donated to a worthy charity. Interested in advertising? Contact Vicki Cono...
Saturday 14th May 2005 STAR CITY CASINO Tickets: $170 per person. For over a decade more than 700 people have attended the Ball each year. Don't miss out. Book early. Contact: Esther Calligeros .........Kathy Samios Or press green "...
Hi, I just got a reply from a relative in Piraeus about my Panaretos ancestry. Here it is and if anyone is related or if they have heard of these families please let know- Captain Minas Panaretos (from Kythera)& Fotine Melitas (from Kordelio, Smyrna...
I am seeking descendents of the Union of Greek Women Sydney NSW 1913 who were known to Sofia Fatsea also known as Sophia Phacheas. The Sydney Union of Greek Women raised funds for the relief of victims in Greece during the Balkans War 1912-13 in r...
Trying to locate a Leslie James Comino of Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.If any one has any knowledge of this person please write to William (Bill) Comminos @ tophat1125@hotmail.com I do believe that this person and my father could be 1st cou...
My grandfather, Manuel Marsellos was born in Karvounades 2 Feb 1890. His father's name was probably Peter. Manuel immigrated to Australia in 1908 on the same ship as Nick Laurantus, who later sponsored out several members of the Marselos family. The...
I have just been reading in the Australian 19/02/05 about the charges against Iakovos Yiosakis of smuggling antiquities out of Kythera. Can anyone add any more to this? What exactly has been stolen? How much of Kytherian cultural heritage has been so...
The Kytherian Association of Australia is holding the Nicholas Anthony Aroney Encouragement Awards, which are presented on behalf of the Nicholas Anthony Aroney Trust, at an Awards Dinner on Saturday 5 March, 2005, at the Twin Restaurant,...
My husband, John Katsoulis, and I visited Kythera last September. John has three first cousins still living there. John's Mother was born in Kythera, Her name was Stamatina Stathis. This is a wonderful web site. I recently saw an article about a r...
