Isaiah of Salona
Greek cleric and independence fighter, 1778-1821
Bishop Salonon Isaiah (1780 - 23 April 1821) was a Greek cleric. He was the first bishop who died during the Greek Revolution in 1821.[1]
Bishop Salonon Isaiah | |
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| Ησαΐας Σαλώνων | |
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| Born | 1780 |
| Died | April 23, 1821 |
| Nationality | Greek |
Legacy change
Statues were built in remembrance of Despotis Salonon Isaiah. Memorials were built over the former home of Isaiah, in Desfina. The opening of a museum was a Sunday on the 28th of July in 2013, featuring historical writings and paintings of that time, also showcasing documentaries of Isaiae.
References change
- ↑ Drosos Kravartogiannnos, "History of the city of Amfissa - Supplements" (Ed. "Association of Amfisseon everywhere 'Salona'", Amphissa, 1997), pg. 62: "The hero Despot of Salona Isaiah"
