Kosmas, an ageing migrant, remembers his war time experience
Kosmas, an ageing migrant, remembers his war time experience Instead of a Prologue From the earth to the fire All your journeys Your dreams green Your sorrow yearning So that in your hands may blossom the debris And that you may accept the curse as a blessing. (Archbishop Stylianos) In modern times, success stories have often dominated the Greek migrant narrative. The above poem by our Archbishop Stylianos adds a new dimension by using the Orthodox synthesis of opposites; Christ’s cross (a symbol of denigration) becomes the symbol of life and hope. The narratives we will reveal in this [...]