Archbishop Makarios III (1913-1977) was born in Ano Panayia, Paphos on 13th October 1913. At the age of thirteen he entered the Monastery of Kykko as a novice. He studied at the Pancyprian Gymnasium and later continued his studies in Athens and…
Resolution 353 (1974) was adopted unanimously by the Security Council on 20th July 1974, whereby among other matters it:- Deplored deeply the outbreak of violence and the continuing bloodshed, -Expressed concern about the necessity to restore the…
The stamp commemorates the birth centenary of Nicos Kazantzakis (1883-1957) born in Heraklion, Crete, Greece; he studied law at Athens, spent some years travelling in Europe and Asia and published his first novel in 1929. He is best known for his…