Asia Minor
Kato Panagia
Kato Panagia, the birthplace of our ancestors, is located opposite the island of Chios, on the Erythrae Peninsula of Asia Minor.
Kato Panagia
Historical Timeline
Follow the major events in the history of our village, from its founding to its destruction in 1922.
Kato Panagia
Association of Kato Panagia of Asia Minor
Founded in 1933, the Association is dedicated to preserving the collective memory and cultural heritage of Kato Panagia, fostering ties among its members, and supporting people of Kato Panagia descent in Greece, the United States, Australia and Africa.
Preserving Our Heritage for Over 90 Years
Kato Panagia
Folklore Collection
The Association's Folklore Collection, housed at its premises at 5 Veranzerou Street in Athens, includes more than 400 artifacts from our ancestral homeland, including handwoven textiles, embroidery, traditional handicrafts, historical documents of the Community Council (Dimogerontia), and everyday objects.
400+ Artefacts from Our Ancestral Homeland
Kato Panagia
Digital Archive
More than 800 historical documents, statutes, correspondence, meeting minutes, and archival records of the Association have been preserved and are available in digital format.
800+ Digitised Historical Documents
Kato Panagia
Publications
The Association's rare publications include the bound volume of Deltion tis Kato Panagias (1956–1965), documenting the collective activities of the Kato Panagia community, Tou Choriou Mas (Our Village, 1958), and 50 Years Since the Uprooting (1972), commemorating the fiftieth anniversary of the Asia Minor Catastrophe.
70+ Years of Publications
Remembering Kato Panagia
People, events and personal testimonies from the history of Kato Panagia in Asia Minor.
Do You Have Family Roots in Kato Panagia?
The Kato Panagia Association preserves a unique historical archive, photographs and personal testimonies documenting the families and history of our ancestral homeland.
If you are searching for information about your ancestors, complete the enquiry form. We will contact you if relevant records are found in our archive.
