Δευτέρα 9 Νοεμβρίου 2020

Porphyra - "The Starmaker's Prophecy" Official Video

 


Porphyra - "The Starmaker's Prophecy" Official Video

Do you want to join a Greek Time Travelling Princess on a trip back in time? Come on a journey with our group Porphyra and Elaine Tuttle with special guest Triantafyllia Chrissochos. 


Porphyra - "The Starmaker's Prophecy" Official Music Video.

Album: The Starmaker's Prophecy

Nobody's Records

Directed by Billy Chrissochos

Byzantine Crown Productions

Presents Porphyra In The Starmaker’s Prophecy

From the album The Starmaker’s Prophecy

Via Nobody’s Records


Recorded, Mixed and Mastered by Aady Pandit.

Produced by Aady Pandit, Billy Chrissochos and Mike "Risko" Savvas


The band:

Vocals: Elaine Tuttle

Guitar/Tzoura: Miko "Risko" Savvas

Guitar: Billy Chrissochos

Bass: Jose Navia (On recording Grzegorz Swirszcz)

Percussion: Richard S Khuzami

Drums: Tracey "Tre Boogie" Beavers


Starring: Elaine Tuttle as the Porphyrogenita

Christina Stavrou as the Oracle

James Cassano as King Leonidas and Emperor Constantine Palaiologos XI

And introducing Triantafyllia Chrissochos as Starchild


Directed and edited by Billy Chrissochos

Director of Photography George Selinsky

Second Unit Director: Chris Pollatos

Production team: Thea Gibbs and Despina Chrissochos


Constantinople and Spartan scenes

Directed by Peter Giakoumis

Cinematography by George Giakoumis

Assistant director: Billy Chrissochos

Costume Designer: Peter Giakoumis

Dance choreography by Anthoula Katsimatides and Shiloh Klein

Fighting Sequences choreographed by George Tsalikis

Hellenic armor, props and Costumes courtesy of the Billy Chr

issochos Collection

Special thanks to Peter Giakoumis


Casting by Byzantine Crown Productions


Featuring the Art of IANNIS NIKOU Iannisnikou.gr.

Additional art and concept designs by Billy Chrissochos vchrissochos@gmail.com

Mikhail Shankov - The Baptism of Russia

Knossos Palace Reconstruction Preview. By reabits.com

The Parthenon by Costa Gavras

Greek Temple Interior by Ellie Riley


Special thanks to Porphyra Foundation Inc,

Vaia Allagianis And the Greek American Folklore Society greekamericanfolkloresociety.org

Jerry Fragias & The Aldo’s Democratic Club


Collect all Three Cd's! Faith, Struggle, Victory https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/porphyra

The Starmaker's Prophecy https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/porphyra3

And Phoenix Reign -Destination Unknown: https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/phoenixreign


To book Porphyra please contact: Billy Chrissochos

info@porphyraband.com

Porphyraband.com


https://www.patreon.com/posts/42899662?fbclid=IwAR1gzyyp5pPjlogxCjYxG0svYwVtw8mVp9t6CVTEl-zjMWr7L-jB-TFBFEs

Τρίτη 13 Οκτωβρίου 2020

Vassilios Chrissochos - The Macedonian Dynasty of Byzantine Greece, 862-1057 AD


 The Macedonian Dynasty of Byzantine Greece, 862-1057 AD

An online lecture by the Porphyra Foundation and Vassilios (Billy) Chrissochos Presented originally by Politismos Museum of Greek History www.PolitismosMuseum.org Vassilios Chrissochos has been a NYC educator and is currently a lecturer. His love for Alexander the Great and Byzantium saw him travel extensively through Greece, Serbia, Russia and Turkey. He is a historical consultant who has given presentations on various Hellenic themed subjects such as “The Historical Significance of OHI Day,” “Byzantium’s Macedonian Dynasty,” "Macedonia Through the Ages: Greece’s indomitable force of Hellenism" and “1821: the Liberation of Greece” amongst many others. He is the primary composer, historical consultant and producer of “Anna and Vladimir” which debuted at Carnegie Hall and Off Broadway. Set in the year 988AD, the story chronicles Princess Anna Porphyrogenita and her marriage to Grand Prince Vladimir of the Kievan Rus. His new musical project is "The Legend of Alexander the Great" which will debut in the summer of 2019. This new show will dwell deeper into the Biblical prophecies and Medieval legends as well as the history behind Greece’s greatest philosopher King. Vassilios Chrissochos is the AHEPA District 6 Director of Hellenism for all of NY. He is also the AHEPA Hermes Chapter 186 Astoria Secretary. He is the UNESCO Piraeus NY Director of Modern Music, an awarded music video editor and member of ASCAP. He founded the Greek Artists Guild, the Hellenic American Center of the Arts and the Alexander the Great Living History Society. He is also a REALTOR with Metropolis Realty. He has a B.A. in Political Science/History and Minor in Education from Queens College.

Hellenic History Series // Religious Freedom in Cyprus


 Religious Freedom in Cyprus

The Quest for Prometheus hosts, Billy Chrissochos and George Selinsky, discuss “Religious Freedom in Cyprus” with the Consul-General of Cyprus in New York, Mr. Alexis Phedonos-Vadet.

Porphyra Foundation's "Hellenic History Series" on Patreon presents "The Quest for Prometheus." Join Billy Chrissochos and George Selinsky as they take you on a quest to explore Hellenic history, mythology, and TRUTH in modern politics. Billy started this program over 22 years ago in Queens Access Public Television (1998-2000), on Hellas FM Greek Radio (2004-2005), and in an online format in 2004.


Presented by #Patreon's "Hellenic History Series" Welcome. Our page is devoted to bringing to life Hellenic (Greek) history via animated educational videos, original art, books, and music. Help support Porphyra's upcoming third album by becoming a Patreon and getting exclusive perks! #HellenicHistorySeries

https://www.patreon.com/HellenicHistorySeries

Also, subscribe to Hellenic History Series Youtube Channel (Billy Chrissochos) https://www.youtube.com/feed/my_videos

And on Facebook Love Letters to Greece

https://www.facebook.com/groups/627895857390614

Music by Greek American group Porphyra.

Porphyra's third album is coming Christmas 2020.

https://porphyraband.com

youtube.com/user/PorphyraOfficial (Please subscribe)

https://www.facebook.com/PorphyraBand/

soundcloud.com/billy-chrissochos

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/906248555

Here are two ways you can help our Porphyra Foundation:

Firstly, you can directly donate to our website http://porphyrafoundation.org/.

Secondly, every time you purchase something at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer’s selected charitable organization. Our link is here: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-5030622.

So when you make any purchases please set Porphyra Foundation as your Foundation of choice. And your first purchase should be our own PETER GIAKOUMIS BOOK:

https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Heroes-Balkan-Wars-Greek-Americans/dp/B08FBFSZZF/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=giakoumis&qid=1597280774&sr=8-2&fbclid=IwAR1A4pTyIDRZSptaZVTWihpwmxZ8Ta4BgkF7fZDeqdOUJwt2xOYXpE_L0x8

http://porphyrafoundation.org/

http://billychrissochos.com/

#Q4Prometheus

Παρασκευή 9 Οκτωβρίου 2020

4 October Events in Hellenic History - 2020


 OCT 7, 2020 AT 7:14 PM

4 October Events in Hellenic History (Kalo Mina)

4 October Events in Hellenic History (Kalo Mina) Ep. 7 Date: 10-01-20.

Billy Chrissochos and George Selinsky discuss four historical and religious events from Hellenic History. We learn about the “The Feast Day of St. Romanos the Melodist 10-01-556 AD”, “The Battle of Arbela (Battle of Gaugamela) 10-01-331 BC”, “The Seventh Ecumenical Council 10-11-787 AD”, and “OHI Day (Επέτειος του Οχι) October 28, 1940.”

Porphyra Foundation's "Hellenic History Series" on Patreon presents "The Quest for Prometheus." Join Billy Chrissochos and George Selinsky as they take you on a quest to explore Hellenic history, mythology, and TRUTH in modern politics. Billy started this program over 22 years ago in Queens Access Public Television (1998-2000), on Hellas FM Greek Radio (2004-2005), and in an online format in 2004.

Presented by #Patreon's "Hellenic History Series" Welcome. Our page is devoted to bringing to life Hellenic (Greek) history via animated educational videos, original art, books, and music. Help support Porphyra's upcoming third album by becoming a Patreon and getting exclusive perks!

#HellenicHistorySeries 

https://www.patreon.com/HellenicHistorySeries 

Also, subscribe to Hellenic History Series Youtube Channel (Billy Chrissochos) https://www.youtube.com/feed/my_videos 

And on Facebook Love Letters to Greece 

https://www.facebook.com/groups/627895857390614


Music by Greek American group Porphyra.

Porphyra's third album is coming Christmas 2020.

https://porphyraband.com

youtube.com/user/PorphyraOfficial (Please subscribe)

https://www.facebook.com/PorphyraBand/

soundcloud.com/billy-chrissochos

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/906248555


Here are two ways you can help our Porphyra Foundation:

Firstly, you can directly donate to our website http://porphyrafoundation.org/

Secondly, every time you purchase something at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer’s selected charitable organization. Our link is here: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-5030622.

So when you make any purchases please set Porphyra Foundation as your Foundation of choice. And your first purchase should be our own PETER GIAKOUMIS BOOK:

https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Heroes-Balkan-Wars-Greek-Americans/dp/B08FBFSZZF/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=giakoumis&qid=1597280774&sr=8-2&fbclid=IwAR1A4pTyIDRZSptaZVTWihpwmxZ8Ta4BgkF7fZDeqdOUJwt2xOYXpE_L0x8

http://porphyrafoundation.org/

http://billychrissochos.com/

#Q4Prometheus


https://www.patreon.com/posts/42487114?fbclid=IwAR3Obd2DTxNMuBCGrJnfOly7coPb-7dKyRQ4WKZwQLapdqsScO8A_TPW9ck

Τετάρτη 7 Οκτωβρίου 2020

Billy Chrissochos and George Selinsky discuss four historical and religious events from Hellenic History


 4 September Events in Hellenic History (Kalo Mina) Ep. 6 Date: 09-01-20.

Billy Chrissochos and George Selinsky discuss four historical and religious events from Hellenic History. We learn about the “The Greek Orthodox Christian New Liturgical Calendar September 1ST”, “The Discovery & Elevation of the Holy Cross 09-14-326 AD & 03-21-630 AD”, “The Istanbul Pogroms September 6-7, 1955 AD”, and “The Death of Pyrrhus of Epirus 09-30-272 BC.”
Porphyra Foundation's "Hellenic History Series" on Patreon presents "The Quest for Prometheus." Join Billy Chrissochos and George Selinsky as they take you on a quest to explore Hellenic history, mythology, and TRUTH in modern politics. Billy started this program over 22 years ago in Queens Access Public Television (1998-2000), on Hellas FM Greek Radio (2004-2005), and in an online format in 2004.
Presented by #Patreon's "Hellenic History Series" Welcome. Our page is devoted to bringing to life Hellenic (Greek) history via animated educational videos, original art, books, and music. Help support Porphyra's upcoming third album by becoming a Patreon and getting exclusive perks! #HellenicHistorySeries
Also, subscribe to Hellenic History Series Youtube Channel (Billy Chrissochos) https://www.youtube.com/feed/my_videos
And on Facebook Love Letters to Greece
Here are two ways you can help our Porphyra Foundation:
Firstly, you can directly donate to our website http://porphyrafoundation.org/.
Secondly, every time you purchase something at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer’s selected charitable organization. Our link is here: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-5030622.
So when you make any purchases please set Porphyra Foundation as your Foundation of choice. And your first purchase should be our own PETER GIAKOUMIS BOOK:

Σάββατο 29 Αυγούστου 2020

Q4Prometheus present Historian Peter Giakoumis Balkan Wars Book

 


Porphyra Foundation’s Hellenic History Series

Presents
The Quest for Prometheus show
First ONLINE Special
With hosts Billy Chrissochos & George Selinsky

KEYNOTE speaker author & historian Peter Giakoumis discusses his new book “The Forgotten Heroes of the Balkan Wars: Greek-Americans and Philhellenes 1912-1913.”
Followed by a question and answer period.

Date 08-30-20
Time 7:00 PM EDT

"The Balkan Wars of 1912-1913, the precursors to WWI, have been all but forgotten. The Greek-American and Philhellene contributions are overlooked, and yet their efforts and participation are part of the greatest untold stories, until now. Historian Peter S. Giakoumis, presents for the first time the unique perspective of the Greek-American and their supporters. Using contemporary newspaper reports, letters from the front, official narratives, and private archives, their story is now resurrected and gives those heroes and heroines their rightful place in history. The Forgotten Heroes of the Balkan Wars 1912-1913 includes the following unique and never-before-seen material compiled in one book."

The event will be a FREE ZOOM ONLINE discussion on:
https://www.patreon.com/posts/40939492
While you are here please consider becoming a Patron too :)


Please subscribe to Vassilios Chrissochos (Hellenic History Series) on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqYZneKjjurSOyfbNTSvURQ
And Porphyra Official Channel on YouTube youtube.com/user/PorphyraOfficial
And Like Porphyra https://www.facebook.com/PorphyraBand and Love Letters to Greece https://www.facebook.com/groups/627895857390614/ on Facebook!


Here are two ways you can help our Porphyra Foundation:
Firstly, you can directly donate to our website http://porphyrafoundation.org/.

Secondly, every time you purchase something at AmazonSmile, the AmazonSmile Foundation will donate 0.5% of the purchase price to the customer’s selected charitable organization. Our link is here: https://smile.amazon.com/ch/81-5030622. So when you make any purchases please set Porphyra Foundation as your Foundation of choice.

And your first purchase should be PETER GIAKOUMIS BOOK RIGHT HERE https://www.amazon.com/Forgotten-Heroes-Balkan-Wars-Greek-Americans/dp/B08FBFSZZF/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=giakoumis&qid=1597280774&sr=8-2&fbclid=IwAR1A4pTyIDRZSptaZVTWihpwmxZ8Ta4BgkF7fZDeqdOUJwt2xOYXpE_L0x8

Porphyra Foundation.org
http://porphyrafoundation.org/

Hellenic History Series
https://www.patreon.com/HellenicHistorySeries
While you are here please consider becoming a Patron too :)

Παρασκευή 21 Αυγούστου 2020

#Q4Prometheus - Ep. 4 August's Historical Events (Kalo Mina) 08-11-20

 #Q4Prometheus - Ep. 4 August's Historical Events (Kalo Mina) 08-11-20

#Q4Prometheus - Ep. 4 August's Historical Events (Kalo Mina) 08-11-20.

Billy Chrissochos and George Selinsky Discuss four historical and religious events from Hellenic History. We learn about the "Battle of Chaeronea 08-02-338 BC", "The Fourth August Regime 08-04-1936 AD", when the "Knights of St. John Conquer Rhodes 08-15-1308 AD", and about "The Dormition of the Virgin Mary 08-15-41 AD (Dekapentavgoustos)." 

This is our Kalo Mina “Καλό μήνα” episode :)

Porphyra Foundation's "Hellenic History Series" on Patreon presents "The Quest for Prometheus." Join Billy Chrissochos and George Selinsky as they take you on a quest to explore Hellenic history, mythology, and TRUTH in modern politics.  Billy started this program over 22 years ago in Queens Access Public Television (1998-2000), on Hellas FM Greek Radio (2004-2005) and in an online format in 2004. 

Presented by #Patreon's "Hellenic History Series"

Welcome. Our page is devoted to bringing to life Hellenic (Greek) history via animated educational videos, original art, books, and music. Help support Porphyra's upcoming third album by becoming a Patreon and getting exclusive perks! #HellenicHistorySeries

https://www.patreon.com/HellenicHistorySeries

Also, subscribe to Hellenic History Series Youtube Channel (Billy Chrissochos)

https://www.youtube.com/feed/my_videos 

And on Facebook Love Letters to Greece https://www.facebook.com/groups/627895857390614/


Music by Greek American group Porphyra 

Porphyra's third album is coming Christmas 2020.

https://porphyraband.com

youtube.com/user/PorphyraOfficial  (Please subscribe)

https://www.facebook.com/PorphyraBand/

soundcloud.com/billy-chrissochos

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/906248555


http://billychrissochos.com/

http://porphyrafoundation.org/


https://www.patreon.com/posts/q4prometheus-ep-40600456?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&utm_campaign=postshare&fbclid=IwAR299tT8YbMNY-sIjgsq7NkCtAmwyq5lgVJqjQiYV3tM-rpujPgdim-v7Aw

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