Oral History / Lourandianika

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Cicero (106 BC - 43 BC), Pro Publio Sestio

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History > Oral History

submitted by Maria Whyte on 05.12.2008

A story from Maria of Louradianika

My grandfather was the Reverand Emmanuel Lourantos and my grandmother Maria Lourantos who had passed some years before. I took my eldest son David, who was so like my much adored Uncle Nick with me. Uncle Nick was in my life from the day I was born. My grandparents were buried adjacent to the Church, it is difficult to explain, but the resting places made of cement, were attached to the side wall of the church. Further along, were the burial places of my greatgrandparents also, as my greatgrandfather ...