Theodoros Kolokotronis built a small church and house between 1825-1832 on land given to him for his contributions in the Greek Revolution. The church of Agioi Theodoroi was built on the foundations of a Venetian tower and contained an icon of Agioi Theodoroi that Kolokotronis took from another church. In 1833, Kolokotronis was arrested at this house and imprisoned for 11 months for treason against King Othon before receiving a pardon. Though the buildings are now gone, the small church of Agioi Theodoroi remains as a testament to Kolokotronis' time there.

1. 4th Primary
School of
Nafplio
G. Kachrimanis,
(Student of 6th grade)
Α. Mpiliouri
( Project Manager)
Aik. Aisopou
(English Teacher)
2021

2. The estate in the area of "Kiul Tepe" (currently known as 4
Kalamata Street) was donated to Kolokotronis for his contribution to
the war, during the Revolution. In the same way, estates and
houses were given to other fighters, such as: Bouboulina,
Staikopoulos, Miaoulis, Mavrogenous. Then, Kapodistrias gave it to
Kolokotronis orally. Finally Othonas gave it to him officially in a
document.
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

3. The house and the small church of Agioi Theodoroi according to
tradition were built between the years 1825 and 1832 by
Theodoros Kolokotronis, inside the estate, utilizing pre-existing
buildings. In this large farm, the Elder of Moria, often lived. The
main residence was in Platanos Square, currently known as
Syntagma Square
Photo 2: Photo before 1960.
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

4. At the place where the house was
built, there was an outpost - a
Venetian tower. On the foundations
of the tower, Kolokotronis built the
house and a small church dedicated
to Agioi Theodoroi. It is said that the
church replaced a pre-existing a
shrine and was dedicated to a larger
church of the same name that
existed in Akronafplia. From the
church of Agioi Theodoroi, where
Bourtzi is located today, Kolokotronis
took the icon of Agioi Theodoroi,
which is located in the church.
Photo 5: The entrance of church.
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

5. According to the historian of Nafplio, M. Lambrinidis, in
this "privately owned cottage" "he (Kolokotronis) was
resting on the night of 6-7-1833" where he was arrested
by the Bavarian police, to be detained in Leonardo
prison next to the Parliament (Grand Mosque) of
Syntagma Square in Nafplio with the accusation of "anti-
Othonian".
After his death sentence, of high treason, he was
imprisoned in the dark prison of Palamidi, together with
Plapoutas. Eventually they were imprisoned for 11
months until Othonas was forced to pardon them.
Photo 4: Castle of Palamidi, Saint Andrew
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

6. The interior of the church of Agioi Theodoroi today
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

7. A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

8. The Altar
At the Altar,
Kolokotronis kept
the diploma of being
Commander in Chief.
(According to a personal testimony)
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

9. This icon was
found in the
church of Agioi
Theodoroi on the
islet, where
Bourtzi is located.
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

10. Oi Agioi Theodoroi (more recent icon)
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

11. The above farm of the family of
Kolokotronians, was bought in the year 1898,
by the brothers Konstantinos, Grigorios and
Georgios Dim. Retali, from Aggeliki, widow of
Ioannis Th .. Kolokotroni.
According to the contract of sale, the small
church remained in the ownership of the
seller, until her death, when it became
property of the buyers, but with the condition,
"to be kept under supervision and in good
condition".
Today (2021) the Greek Church is responsible
for the temple. Photo 11: Safe made in
Marseille. Property of the later
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

12. Kolokotronis, wrote his will in 1841, in the house of this estate
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

13. Of the pre-existing buildings,
apart from the church of Agioi Theodoroi,
nothing testifies to the passage of Kolokotronis.
The area has been rebuilt and
apartment buildings are the new setting.
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

14. Kolokotronis said:
"We planted the tree (of
freedom). It is up to you to take
care of it so that it does not dry
out "
And he added:
"In order to do this, you must
have the foundations of unity,
religion and freedom".
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021

15. Sources
Picture 1,5,11,13: Personal shot 14-1-2021 Kachrimani
Picture 2: Old photos of Nafplio | Facebook
Photo3: https://nafplio.wordpress.com/
Photo 7 https://www.argolikeseidhseis.gr/2015/02/blog-post_312.html
Photo 4,6,8,9, 10 :Photo Archive Α. Biliouri 27-2-2021
Testimony of Vasiliki Retali, descendant of the owner. "We thank her very much for her
valuable information"
A.Mpiliouri -G.Kachrimanis, Church of Agioi Theodoroi – The small church of Th. Kolokotronis,2021
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