Volume 2, Issue 2
May 2009
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Some names that we come across in the village are fairly straight forward but others are diminutive forms and we may never know the actual name of a friend.
Such the case with the name Voula, it is a nickname, shortened from the full name of Paraskevi (which is Friday in Greek). When young, a girl with the name Paraskevi is usually called Paraskevoula, little Paraskevi! This name may then stay as Voula as the child grows up. But who was Agia Paraskevi?
She was born in Rome to parents who had been childless until prayed to God to bless them with a child who they would raise in a good Christian manner. Their prayers were answered and their baby girl was born on the sixth day of the week!
Paraskevi was brought up with the teachings of Christianity and a rich education, rare for women in the second century AD. She refused offers of marriage from many noblemen in order to follow a higher cause.
When her parents died, she sold all her possessions and dispersed the money to the poor and to other Christian causes. Not satisfied with that, she set off, unprotected to teach the ways of Christ, knowing that her mission was a dangerous one as Christians were being persecuted by both Romans and Jews.
She was able to travel for some time without arrest and immediate sentencing to death because
Such the case with the name Voula, it is a nickname, shortened from the full name of Paraskevi (which is Friday in Greek). When young, a girl with the name Paraskevi is usually called Paraskevoula, little Paraskevi! This name may then stay as Voula as the child grows up. But who was Agia Paraskevi?
She was born in Rome to parents who had been childless until prayed to God to bless them with a child who they would raise in a good Christian manner. Their prayers were answered and their baby girl was born on the sixth day of the week!
Paraskevi was brought up with the teachings of Christianity and a rich education, rare for women in the second century AD. She refused offers of marriage from many noblemen in order to follow a higher cause.
When her parents died, she sold all her possessions and dispersed the money to the poor and to other Christian causes. Not satisfied with that, she set off, unprotected to teach the ways of Christ, knowing that her mission was a dangerous one as Christians were being persecuted by both Romans and Jews.
She was able to travel for some time without arrest and immediate sentencing to death because
was immediately blinded. Paraskevi told him that only the Christian God could cure him. His sight was immediately restored. Paraskevi was released and the Emperor ceased all persecution across the Roman Empire.
Unfortunately, after Antonius died, the following Emperor reinstated Christian persecution and again Paraskevi was arrested. Once more she was saved from death by miraculous means and was freed. She was arrested for a third time when she was convicted condemned to death and was executed.
Agia (St) Paraskevi is considered the healer of sight problems after the sight of the Emperor Antonius was restored. It has been traditional in the Greek culture that if there is illness then a brass plaque (formally wood or stone) was made as a representation of
Unfortunately, after Antonius died, the following Emperor reinstated Christian persecution and again Paraskevi was arrested. Once more she was saved from death by miraculous means and was freed. She was arrested for a third time when she was convicted condemned to death and was executed.
Agia (St) Paraskevi is considered the healer of sight problems after the sight of the Emperor Antonius was restored. It has been traditional in the Greek culture that if there is illness then a brass plaque (formally wood or stone) was made as a representation of
Antonius Pius ruled Rome at this time. He only made arrests after a complaint had been made and never sentenced before a trial. Eventually, Paraskevi’s mission was brought to his notice when she returned to Rome and several complaints were made by Jews.
Attracted to Paraskevi, Antonius tried to persuade her to denounce her faith but when angered by her refusal, he submitted her to several forms of torture. One of these was to have her put into a kettle of boiling oil and tar - amazingly it had no effect on her. Antonius accused her of using magic. Paraskevi told him that he could test it and she took some of the boiling liquid and threw it at the Emperor’s face. He
Attracted to Paraskevi, Antonius tried to persuade her to denounce her faith but when angered by her refusal, he submitted her to several forms of torture. One of these was to have her put into a kettle of boiling oil and tar - amazingly it had no effect on her. Antonius accused her of using magic. Paraskevi told him that he could test it and she took some of the boiling liquid and threw it at the Emperor’s face. He
Roda Codex: a medieval manuscript describing the 9th Century Kingdom of Navarro.
If you’re into photography, Tim Roda has an exhibition at the Greg Kucera Gallery in Seattle. And take a look at le Roda’s photo stream on Flickr - there are some fantastic photographs!
What about fashion? You can view the latest Roda summer collections on the Empora Shop by Style web site.
Devout soccer fans will know that there’s SV Roda JC, a club in Kerkrade in the Netherlands. For the farmers among you there’s El Roda Company for Agricultural Development, an Egyptian company specialising in agricultural farming and exports. And perhaps we’ve seen their products at the supermarket: the MAF Roda Group specialises in the design and manufacture of grading, washing, bagging and palletisation systems for fresh fruit and vegetables.
Have you golfers been to the Roda Golf and Beach Resort? It’s in the Murcia region of Spain.
Finally - and my favourite - what
If you’re into photography, Tim Roda has an exhibition at the Greg Kucera Gallery in Seattle. And take a look at le Roda’s photo stream on Flickr - there are some fantastic photographs!
What about fashion? You can view the latest Roda summer collections on the Empora Shop by Style web site.
Devout soccer fans will know that there’s SV Roda JC, a club in Kerkrade in the Netherlands. For the farmers among you there’s El Roda Company for Agricultural Development, an Egyptian company specialising in agricultural farming and exports. And perhaps we’ve seen their products at the supermarket: the MAF Roda Group specialises in the design and manufacture of grading, washing, bagging and palletisation systems for fresh fruit and vegetables.
Have you golfers been to the Roda Golf and Beach Resort? It’s in the Murcia region of Spain.
Finally - and my favourite - what
about Roda Telecom? No, it doesn’t provide your phones in that little village in Corfu. It is an independent mobile phone dealer, specialising in business connections…but it’s in Shef-field!
So, although our Roda is unique and special, its name turns out to be surprisingly diverse.
So, although our Roda is unique and special, its name turns out to be surprisingly diverse.
In the previous issue of Roda Reports we asked the question that with a choice of 25 pools around the village and the wonderful shallow waters of the sea along with Roda’s sandy beach, which was preferred - Sea or Pool?
Well, the results are in and it was a close call. With 52% of the vote, the Sea proved to be most popular amongst those who voted.
So, with the peak of the season about to start, make sure you get to your sun bed early during your stay this summer!
the part of the body concerned, and it then taken to a shrine dedicated to the
appropriate saint and prayers offered for healing.
The day set aside to celebrate the saint is the 26th July, when all women with the name Paraskevi and it’s other forms will remember their namesake.
The day set aside to celebrate the saint is the 26th July, when all women with the name Paraskevi and it’s other forms will remember their namesake.
So don’t forget to wish them “Kronia Polla!”
We all know there’s only one Roda: that little village in Corfu which we all love to visit every year. But while that Roda is unique, there are others. Out of curiosity I googled “roda” and - surprise, surprise up popped about 209,000 pages! Top of the list was First Choice…Official Roda (now on automatic redirect to Roda Online) appeared at number 6.
So, what are these other Rodas?
There’s a Roda in Portugal: a village in the Viseu district. A Pakistani village in the Punjab also takes the name Roda.
Roda is the name given in several Afro-Brazilian art forms e.g. Samba de Roda, to the circle within which the participants perform. The whole event might be called a roda, eg “we have a roda next Saturday”.
So, what are these other Rodas?
There’s a Roda in Portugal: a village in the Viseu district. A Pakistani village in the Punjab also takes the name Roda.
Roda is the name given in several Afro-Brazilian art forms e.g. Samba de Roda, to the circle within which the participants perform. The whole event might be called a roda, eg “we have a roda next Saturday”.