My Grandfathers explanation was simplistic, but it makes so much sence which is why i am searching for evidance to back the views of this simple villager who lived through the end of the ottomon rule, Balkan war, 1st and 2nd world wars.
I can remember he telling me the French had something to do with it who wanted to convert the Greek orthodox church to Catholosizm which was a return of the favour (which the French demanded) after France asisted Greece in ither the Cyprus question or Macedonia.
Now, i am not sure if it was before or after the deal was made, But Greece beged the french to at least alow them to Keep there Easter date of celebration in order for the (Break away) Greek Orthodox church to have some sort of distinction.
Untill i find a good explanation to why the (Break away) Greek Orthodox church is the only one in the world that celebrate easter acording to the Julian Calender, and Christmas acording to the Gregorian calender, i am afraid dedo knows best.
I can remember he telling me the French had something to do with it who wanted to convert the Greek orthodox church to Catholosizm which was a return of the favour (which the French demanded) after France asisted Greece in ither the Cyprus question or Macedonia.
Now, i am not sure if it was before or after the deal was made, But Greece beged the french to at least alow them to Keep there Easter date of celebration in order for the (Break away) Greek Orthodox church to have some sort of distinction.
Untill i find a good explanation to why the (Break away) Greek Orthodox church is the only one in the world that celebrate easter acording to the Julian Calender, and Christmas acording to the Gregorian calender, i am afraid dedo knows best.
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