Ученый-алumni Ст-Джонс-колледжа рассказал студентам о геноциде понтийских греков

Scholar Dr Themistocles Kritikakos returned to the College during Book Week to speak to students about the Pontian Genocide and the Asia Minor Catastrophe. Dr Kritikakos, also a school alumnus, addressed students in Years 9 and 10, as well as Years 11 and 12 VCE Greek students, drawing on his research and recent book to examine the historical events and their consequences for Hellenic communities in Asia Minor and Pontus. The presentation covered the experiences of communities affected by persecution and displacement, while also examining the role of historical research, testimony and scholarship in documenting and preserving their history. The session was particularly relevant to VCE Greek students, who are studying the Asia Minor Catastrophe as part of their curriculum. Kritikakos’ research provided students with an opportunity to connect their classroom studies with contemporary scholarship on the period. Director of Hellenism Kristian Raspa said the visit highlighted the importance of connecting students with Hellenic history and scholarship. “It was particularly meaningful to welcome Dr Kritikakos back to St John’s College as an alumnus. Our students had the opportunity not only to learn about an important period of Hellenic history, but to see where a commitment to learning, research and the preservation of our history can lead.” The visit formed part of the College’s Book Week program, highlighting the role of books and historical research in documenting the experiences of previous generations. St John’s College said Kritikakos’ return also provided students with an opportunity to meet an alumnus whose academic work has focused on an area of history currently being studied by the College’s VCE Greek students.