Let us delve into the study of Pontiaka, also known as Romeika.
This is thecolorfulancientrichbeautifulsoulfuldialect of Pontian Greeks.
"Holy Institution Panagia Soumela" in cooperation with the "Pan-Pontian Federation of USA and Canada" are offering Pontian lessons to help further revive a Greek dialect.
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The revival of a second Greek language
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20190812-the-revival-of-a-second-greek-language
A Brief Introduction to the Pontic Greek Dialect
https://pontosworld.com/index.php/dialect/overview/689-a-brief-introduction-to-the-pontic-greek-dialect-2
Wikipedia
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pontic_Greek
Pontic Greek Still Spoken by Thousands in Northern Turkey
https://greekreporter.com/2025/01/25/pontic-greek-dialect-turkey/

Classes are full.
We are not accepting any more registrations for this session which began March 22, 2025.
Please bear in mind that this is a pilot program and there is a very high likelihood that we will offer classes again.
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"Holy Institution Panagia Soumela" with close cooperation of the "Pan-Pontian Federation of USA and Canada"