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There were also rumors spreading among the Turks that some of their soldiers saw
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After the victorious outcome of the battle, Venice honored
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It is believed by the faithful that the plague, on its way out of the island, scratched one of the fortification stones of the old citadel (
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to illustrate how one single entity (a piece of pottery) could be composed of three unique entities (fire, water and clay); a
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where he is called "Αγιος Σπυρίδων ο πολιούχος", "Saint
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and was known for his great piety. He married and had one daughter, Irene. Upon the death of his wife, Spyridon entered a
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