On December 8th 2005 the renowned historic monument of Saint Mavra's church was burnt down in the town of Macherado on the Island of Zakynthos Greece.
Zakynthos(Zante) a very popular holiday destination for European and especially British
holiday makers used to pride itself in this special monument on account of its exceptional architectural value and the exquisite interior of the the church which was adorned with icons painted by very famous painters both in Greece and internationally .
The cause of the fire is still unknown and there are many speculations as to this cause ranging from the accidental to a possible well organised terrorist act.The latter possible cause should not easily be discarded taking into consideration the numerous such cases across Europe and North America following the September 11th terrorist attack.
WE the inhabitants of Zakynthos have already stopped crying over spilt milk and have let bygones be bygones.Now we are going to great lengths trying using our meagre financial means to rebuild and re-adorn the church but unfortunately our means are not enough.
Unfortunately a preeminent individual, the local bishop of the Diocese of Zakynthos, who could and should have given considerable help, is DOING ALMOST NOTHING,and nobody can explain his unwillingness to do something in order to help the rebuilding of the church and he seems to have an unexplainable VENDETTA against the poor inhabitants of the town of Macherado.
It is actually high time the Bishop Chrysostomos
DID something SUBSTANTIAL so as to justify his existence.
Now as a first step we call upon all God Believing people and heritage lovers whatever their origin and country is to help with the rebuilding of the church.All high street banks in Zakynthos and especially the BANK OF CYPRUS ,THE BANK OF PIREUS ,THE ALPHA BANK AND THE NATIONAL BANK OF GREECE have opened special accounts and everybody willing to contribute can send any amount of money they wish and can spare.The cause is divine.
The people of Zakynthos will be eternally grateful to you for doing so.
When sending any kind of help you are kindly asked to let us know so as the parish priest and the churh council to announce your names to the congragation and to the mass media.
please e-mail us at :antiochosa@gmail.com.
WE THANK YOU IN ANTICIPATION TO YOUR HUMANE RESPONCE> I
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