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CHAPTER III.
RELIGION OF THE MODERN GREEKS.
Primitive and Modern Christianity of the East contrasted-Inadequate
views of human danger-Greek Preachers-Justification-Regenera-
tion-Worship of the Virgin-Prayers addressed to her-Titles given
her-Practical confidence in her assistance evidenced during an
action with Pirates-Worship of Saints-St. Spiridion and other
Patron Saints of the Ionian Islands-Singular circumstance con-
nected with the Worship of the Archangel Michael at Colossæ-
Facility with which new Saints are worshipped-Two Spezziotes
martyred at Scio, and sainted-Modern Greek Martyrdoms......
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CHAPTER IV.
Picture-Worship-Description of the Pictures in Churches-Modes of
Worshipping them-Pictures in Houses-Emolument and imposition
of Painters in the Sale of Pictures, illustrated by an anecdote-
Arguments against the Worship of Saints and Pictures from the
Septuagint-from Epiphanius-from Chrysostom-Greek ideas of
Fasting-Fasts observed by Pirates-The Four Lents-Articles of food
prohibited
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CHAPTER V.
The Seven Mysteries or Sacraments-Baptism-Mode of Immersion-
Classical names given to children-The Chrism-Transubstantiation
recently introduced amongst the Greeks-Mode of celebrating the
Lord's Supper-Azymists and Enzymists-Confession, and absolution
-Abuses arising from these doctrines-Anecdote of a Monk who
confessed to the author-Excess of precaution against the marriage
of relatives-The Holy Oil-Animosities of the Greeks and Latins-
Procession of the Holy Ghost-View of Purgatory-Marriage of the
Clergy-Monasticism-Concluding remarks
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CHAPTER VI.
MORAL CHARACTER OF GREEKS.
Greek Character not inferior to Turkish-Violation of the Third Com-
mandment-Anecdote of a Greek Priest, who swore with delight
on procuring the New Testament-The Fourth Commandment-The
Sixth-Dissensions during the Revolution-Rival Chieftains of the
Morea-Vengeance inflicted on Turks-The Turk burnt alive by a
Greek Woman-Union of Cruelty and Superstition at Spezzie-In-
stance of Generosity to Turkish Prisoners-The Seventh Command-
ment-Divorces-Kindness of Brothers to their Sisters-Freedom
from Drunkenness-Rapine and Piracy-Greek Klephts-Robbery
of an Ecclesiastic of Rank-Murder of a Bishop by the Maniotes
-Suppression of Piracy on the arrival of Capo d'Istria...........
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CHAPTER VII.
Falsehood of Greeks not superior to Turkish-Turkish False-witnesses
-Conduct of Sir Thomas Maitland to Greek Judges-Illustration
of St Paul's Character of the Cretans-Disadvantages under which
the Oriental Clergy have laboured-Excellent Character of two
Greek Ecclesiastics, and interesting Adventure with one of them
in the Island of Cefalonia
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CHAPTER VIII.
CEMETERIES, AND RITES OF BURIAL.
Turkish, Jewish, and Armenian Cemeteries at Smyrna and Constanti-
nople-Effect produced by the English Burial-Service in Turkey
-Greek Funerals-Illustration of the Miracle at Nain-Persons
buried alive-The last embrace of the deceased-Professional
Mourners-Inspection of graves at the close of twelve months-
Superstitious ideas concerning undecayed corpses
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CHAPTER IX.
INTRODUCTION OF THE SCRIPTURES INTO THE ORIENTAL
CHURCH.
Preliminary Remarks-The Greek Church, for ages, destitute of the
Scriptures in an intelligible language-Translation into modern
Greek procured by Cyril Lucar-His martyrdom-Hilarion's Trans-
lation sanctioned by the Hierarchy-Scriptural circulation encou-
raged by the Bishop of Talanta, and by the Archbishop of Smyrna
-Sale of Scriptures at Smyrna and Constantinople Scriptures ex-
empted from custom-house duty at Syra-Sale in Ægina-Suc-
cess of Joannes Lazarides-Introduction of the Sacred Scriptures
into the schools-The Scriptures read in several churches in Tino
-Church of the Panagia in that island-Greek custom of citing
the Scriptures, both in public and private-Comparison of the
Greek and Romish Churches, in regard to the use of the Bible.. 111
CHAPTER X.
CIRCULATION OF TRACTS AND OTHER RELIGIOUS PUBLICATIONS.
Character of Greek Religious Treatises-Works of the Fathers, in
manuscript, abundant in the Greek Monasteries-Writings of Korai
-Interview with him at Paris-Publications of Bambas-Welcome
reception given to Tracts
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CHAPTER XI.
EDUCATION, AND SCHOOLS.
Melancholy condition of Greek Schools-Absurd mode of instruction
by the ancient language-The children bastinadoed, by way of
punishment-Thirst for education-Introduction of the system of
Mutual Instruction-Dr. Korck's flourishing School at Syra-Dili-
gence and animation of the children-A Building erected for the
School, at the expense of the inhabitants-Similar Schools set on
foot in other Islands-Testimony to the labours of Dr. Korck,
from the Courier de Smyrne-Subsequent disappointment
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CHAPTER XII.
PUBLIC PREACHING IN GREECE.
Sermons in the Church of the Panagia, in Ægina-Attendance of per-
sons of distinction-Singular expressions of feeling-Sermon in
Hydra-Description of that island- Hospitality and friendship of
Greeks-Appearance of the congregation in the "Church of the
Monastery"-Feelings of the Author-Subject of the Sermon, de-
rived from the passion for liberty-Atrocious character of some
of the Hydriotes-Massacre of three hundred Turkish slaves-
Sermon in the Church of Megaspelaion, with a description of
that Monastery...
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CHAPTER XIII.
ENLIGHTENED GREEKS.
Importance of inquiring for cases of individual conversion-Events in
the house of a picture-maker-Conversion of a Greek at Constan-
tinople-Conviction of the truth of Christianity, in the case of two
Members of the Greek Senate, and of the Prior of a Monastery
-Singular expression of a Greek Ecclesiastic--Story of a Native
of Zagora-Importance of a conciliatory mode of address-Narrative
of a painful disappointment
CHAPTER XIV.
JEWS IN TURKEY.
Suffering condition of the Jews in Turkey-Their ill-treatment by
the Turks illustrated--Singular question proposed by a Persian-
The Shapgee put to death by the Grand Signor-Ill-treatment
of the Jews by the Greeks-Pardon asked for the mention of a
Jew-Massacre of the Jews at Tripolitza-Jews weary of waiting
for the Messiah-Anecdote of a Jew at Salonica-The Gospel at
length preached to the Jews of the Levant-Conversion and suf-
ferings of three Jews at Constantinople-Means of their conversion
-Their concealment-Their apprehension and appearance before
Turkish Authorities--Visit paid them by the Author, in the prison
of the Porte-Their imprisonment in the Bagnio-Apostacy of one,
and constancy of the others-Future prospects
CHAPTER XV.
CONCLUDING REFLECTIONS.
Scientific Tourists, too often chargeable with folly and cruelty-Duty of
Missionary Labour at length recognised-The object of Christian Mis-
sions compared with that of Howard-Subject of rejoicing, that the
light of Christianity is returning to the region from whence it first
emanated....
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