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Educational Workshop on the Documentation of Ecclesiastical Heritage

Dec 2024

The NARRATE team is organizing the Workshop on Documentation of Ecclesiastical Heritage, taking place in the beautiful and historic city of Istanbul, from December 9th to 11th, 2024. The workshop promises to be an enriching experience for all those involved in the preservation, documentation, and study of ecclesiastical treasures. More information can be found on https://narrateproject.eu/workshop

Online Educational Seminar on
"The NARRATE Digital Platform: A tool for Recording, Documenting and promoting Ecclesiastical Artifacts", which will take place on Wednesday, November 14, 2024, from 19:00–20:15.

Nov 2024

We invite you to attend the second online Educational Seminar on "The NARRATE Digital Platform: A tool for Recording, Documenting and promoting Ecclesiastical Artifacts," which will take place on Wednesday, November 14, 2024, from 19:00–20:15.

The seminar will feature distinguished speakers from academia and experts in digital documentation and ecclesiastical history. Our invited speakers will present the results of the NARRATE research project: "Needs for Digital Recording and Documentation of Ecclesiastical Cultural Treasures in Monasteries and Churches". Following this, there will be a "tour" of the NARRATE digital platform, including user instructions and examples of its applications.

To register, please visit the following link:
https://authgr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJAtdOqvrTgoH9SJp2HW-MmXfMiUBWDRtgCX  

Participation is free, and certificates of attendance will be provided to those interested.
We look forward to sharing knowledge and experiences that will help us better understand the opportunities modern technology offers for the protection and promotion of the rich ecclesiastical cultural heritage!

Online Educational Seminar on
"Documentation of Ecclesiastical Treasures"

Jun 2024

The School of Social Theology and Christian Culture of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki is organizing the Online Educational Seminar on "Documentation of Ecclesiastical Treasures", which will take place on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 7:00 PM (GMT+3). The seminar will feature a presentation of the NARRATE Research Program: 'Needs for digital recording and documentation of Ecclesiastical Cultural Treasures in monasteries and temples'. The following topics will also be discussed:

  • Ecclesiastical cultural treasures: definition-management-documentation
  • Christian Thrace - History and culture from the first century to the present day
The seminar will feature distinguished speakers from the academic field, researchers, and experts in digital documentation and ecclesiastical history.

To register, please visit the following link:
https://authgr.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJckc-6grD0sE9TxmpCskQ5GZHmgdBvvmjQk   [CLOSED]

Participation is free, and certificates of attendance will be provided to participants.
We look forward to sharing knowledge and experiences that will help us better understand and protect our Ecclesiastical Cultural Treasures, as well as highlight the rich history and culture of Christian Thrace.

Participation of KMKD in Heritage Istanbul 2024

May 2024

The Association for the Protection of Cultural Heritage (KMKD) recently participated in Heritage Istanbul, held from May 15-17, 2024, where we had the opportunity to present our NARRATE project to a diverse group of representatives from museums, associations, heritage and museum professionals, municipalities, and more. [See more]

International Conference on the Documentation of Ecclesiastical Cultural Heritage

Mar 2024

The NARRATE team is organizing the International Conference on the Documentation of Ecclesiastical Cultural Heritage, between March 11-13, 2024. The conference will be hosted by Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski, Bulgaria. More information can be found on https://narrateproject.eu/conference

Importance of the documentation of cultural heritage (Dr. Damla Acar)

Jan 2024

Dr. Damla Acar, Co-founder of Koruma Akademisi (Cultural Heritage Conservation Learning Community) & KMKD Member, speaks about the importance of the documentation of cultural heritage and the broader significance it holds for society.

Churches in Thrace

Nov 2023

In this post you could find numerous churches in Thrace [See more]

Importance of the documentation of cultural heritage (Mr. Venizelos Gavrilakis)

Nov 2023

Mr. Venizelos Gavrilakis, Senior Expert Art Conservator & Restorer, president of VENIS STUDIOS, speaks about the importance of the documentation of cultural heritage and the broader significance it holds for society.

Importance of the documentation of cultural heritage (Prof. Dr. Evangelia Şarlak)

Nov 2023

Prof. Dr. Evangelia Şarlak, board member of the Association for the Protection of Cultural Heritage (KMKD), speaks about the importance of the documentation of cultural heritage and the broader significance it holds for society.

Visits at monasteries, churches, temples, and museums in Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey

Oct 2023

Over the past months, partners from NARRATE project visited numerous monasteries, churches, temples, and museums in Bulgaria, Greece, and Turkey. During these visits, they introduced the project's activities to relevant stakeholders and conducted questionnaire activities.

  • Dr. Svetoslav Ribolov's visit at Bachkovo Monastery - [See more]
  • Dr. Svetoslav Ribolov's visit at St. George Metochion Temple - [See more]
  • Dr. Svetoslav Ribolov's visit at St. Cyricus and St. Julita Monastery - [See more]
  • Dr. Svetoslav Ribolov's visit at Holy Dormition of God’s Mother Church - [See more]
  • Dr. Svetoslav Ribolov's visit at Church of the Annunciation of the Mother of God - [See more]
  • Dr. Svetoslav Ribolov's visit at St. Basil and St. Menas Church - [See more]
  • Dr. Ivaylo Naydenov's visit at Metropolis of Stara Zagora - [See more]
  • Dr. Ventzislav Karavaltchev's visit at Thrace, Burgas, Yambol and Sliven - [See more]
  • Dr. Ioannis Bakas's visit at Holy Metropolis of Xanthi and Peritheorion & Holy Metropolis of Maronia and Komotini - [See more]

Biweekly Meetings for WP3

Jun 2023

We are currently holding Bi-Weekly meetings to coordinate the activities that have to do with the Work Package 3 which is about the Implementation and User Evaluation of the NARRATE Framework!

Stakeholders Questionnaire

May 2023

The questionnaires that will investigate the needs of potential users of the NARRATE framework, are in the progress of getting distributed! Many stakeholders around Bulgaria, Greece and Turkey have already filled them out!

Presentation of the project at the History Museum in Burgas, Bulgaria

Mar 2023

In March 2023, Dr. Tatiana Ivanova and Dr. Vencislav Karavalchev presented the NARRATE project in a meeting with employees of the History Museum in Burgas, Bulgaria. During the public event, staff and teachers followed the presentation and actively participated in the discussion that followed. Most expressed willingness to cooperate!

Kickoff Meeting

Jan 2023

The Kickoff Meeting of the project took place on 24th of January, 2023. This marks the launch of the project with 5 Partners from 4 different countries; Cognitive UX GmbH (Germany), Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (Greece), International Hellenic University (Greece), Sofia University St. Kliment Ohridski (Bulgaria), and Kültürel Mirası Koruma Derneği (Türkiye).

Welcome!

Jan 2023
Welcome to the Narrate Project! This Erasmus+ Project, has the aim to address the needs for Digital Recording and Documentation of Ecclesiastical Cultural Treasures in Monasteries and Temples. The goal is to preserve Ecclesiastical Cultural Heritage with the use of digital means that everyone interested can access!