The Greek Community of Odessa
On the Way to Freedom - S1 - E6
Shortly after the settlement of Greeks, Odessa evolved to Hellenism’s greatest cultural and trade center in the area. When Filiki Eteria was founded in 1814, the community saw the brightest moment in its history.
On the Way to Freedom: Season 1 - 7 Episode s
1x1 - The Greek Brotherhood of Venice
May 9, 2019
Although their presence in Venice was significant since 1200, Greeks started flowing in Venice after the Fall of Constantinople. Soon, the Greek community emerged as enslaved Hellenism's greatest educational centre.
1x2 - The Greek Community of Trieste
May 16, 2019
The first Greeks settled in Trieste in the late 18th century. Merchants, brokers and insurers, the Greeks of Trieste funded the Greek Revolution and 'gave' to Filiki Eteria some of its most prominent members.
1x3 - The Greek Community of Vienna
May 23, 2019
Having formed two different communities, the Greeks of Vienna were mainly into the publications business and soon dominated the Viennese society. At the same time, their contribution to the Revolution was catalytic.
1x4 - The Greek Community of Budapest
May 30, 2019
The main immigration wave of Greeks to Hungary started from 1720 onwards. Having settled in many Hungarian cities, their communities made a significant charitable work and generous donations to the enslaved homeland.
1x5 - The Greek Communities of Iasi & Bucharest
June 6, 2019
The Danubian hegemonies were a common destination for the Greek Diaspora after the Fall of Constantinople. Most of them being bourgeois, Greeks benefited both the Romanian society as well as their enslaved homeland.
1x6 - The Greek Community of Odessa
June 13, 2019
Shortly after the settlement of Greeks, Odessa evolved to Hellenism’s greatest cultural and trade center in the area. When Filiki Eteria was founded in 1814, the community saw the brightest moment in its history.
1x7 - The Greek Communities of Marseilles & Paris
June 20, 2019
During the years of the Revolution, the Greek communities of Marseilles and Paris led the organization of Philhellene volunteer missions as well as the provision of ammunition to Greece. Discover their history.