The church of Agioi Theodoroi belonged to Theodoros Kolokotronis , the heroe of greek revolution.

1. 4th Primary
School of
Nafplio
G. Kachrimanis,
(Student of 6th grade)
Α. Mpiliouri
( Project Manager)
2021

2. The estate in the area of "Kiul Tepe" (currently known as 4
Kalamata Street) was donated to Kolokotronis for his contribution
to the war, during the Revolution. In the same way, estates and
houses were given to other fighters, such as: Bouboulina,
Staikopoulos, Miaoulis, Mavrogenous. Then, Kapodistrias gave it
to Kolokotronis orally. Finally Othonas gave it to him officially in a
document.
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

3. The house and the small church of Agioi Theodoroi according
to tradition were built between the years 1825 and 1832 by
Theodoros Kolokotronis, inside the estate, utilizing pre-existing
buildings. In this large farm, the Elder of Moria, often lived. The
main residence was in Platanos Square, currently known as
Syntagma Square
Photo 2: Photo before 1960.
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

4. At the place where the house was
built, there was an outpost - a
Venetian tower. On the foundations
of the tower, Kolokotronis built the
house and a small church dedicated
to Agioi Theodoroi. It is said that the
church replaced a pre-existing a
shrine and was dedicated to a
larger church of the same name that
existed in Akronafplia. From the
church of Agioi Theodoroi, where
Bourtzi is located today,
Kolokotronis took the icon of Agioi
Theodoroi, which is located in the
church.
Photo 5: The entrance of church.
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

5. According to the historian of Nafplio, M. Lambrinidis,
in this "privately owned cottage" "he (Kolokotronis)
was resting on the night of 6-7-1833" where he was
arrested by the Bavarian police, to be detained in
Leonardo prison next to the Parliament (Grand
Mosque) of Syntagma Square in Nafplio with the
accusation of "anti-Othonian".
After his death sentence, of high treason, he was
imprisoned in the dark prison of Palamidi, together
with Plapoutas. Eventually they were imprisoned for 11
months until Othonas was forced to pardon them.
Photo 4: Castle of Palamidi, Saint Andrew
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

6. The interior of the church of Agioi Theodoroi today
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

7. A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

8. The Altar
At the Altar,
Kolokotronis kept
the diploma of being
Commander in Chief (1822).
(According to a personal testimony)
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

9. This icon was
found in the
church of Agioi
Theodoroi on the
islet, where
Bourtzi is located.
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

10. Oi Agioi Theodoroi (more recent icon)
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

11. The above farm of the family of
Kolokotronians, was bought in the year 1898,
by the brothers Konstantinos, Grigorios and
Georgios Dim. Retali, from Aggeliki, widow
of Ioannis Th .. Kolokotroni.
According to the contract of sale, the small
church remained in the ownership of the
seller, until her death, when it became
property of the buyers, but with the
condition, "to be kept under supervision and
in good condition".
Today (2021) the Greek Church is
responsible for the temple. Photo 11: Safe made in
Marseille. Property of the later
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

12. Kolokotronis, wrote his will in 1841, in the house of this estate
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

13. Of the pre-existing buildings,
apart from the church of Agioi Theodoroi,
nothing testifies to the passage of Kolokotronis.
The area has been rebuilt and
apartment buildings are the new setting.
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

14. Kolokotronis said:
"We planted the tree (of freedom). It is up
to you to take care of it so that it does not
dry out "
And he added:
"In order to do this, you must have the
foundations of unity, religion and
freedom".
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

15. Sources
Picture 1,5,11,13: Personal shot 14-1-2021 Kachrimani
Picture 2: Old photos of Nafplio | Facebook
Photo3: https://nafplio.wordpress.com/
Photo 7 https://www.argolikeseidhseis.gr/2015/02/blog-post_312.html
Photo 4,6,8,9, 10 :Photo Archive Α. Biliouri 27-2-2021
Testimony of Vasiliki Retali, descendant of the owner. "We thank her very much for her
valuable information"
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021
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