Overview

This breathtaking masterpiece honours the Pitsilia Fighter, a mesmerizing fusion of bronze and stone, born from the genius of the illustrious artist, Christos Symeonidis. Within its graceful contours lies a profound narrative, as if whispering secrets and wishes of an era bygone: 'This monument draws its wellspring of inspiration from the fervent yearning of the Papachristodoulou family to enshrine the valorous female freedom fighter of 1955, an embodiment of multifaceted dedication. It also stands as a poignant testament, etched in stone, that no foreign military force could traverse this sacred terrain without invoking a tempest of defiance from its impassioned guardians. A sentinel of enduring tradition and unwavering tenacity, she stands in stoic grandeur, her visage crowned by an unwavering spirit. With head held regally aloft, she casts her watchful gaze over the verdant panorama below, ever vigilant against those with ill intentions who would try to take her homeland's freedom away. Her very pedestal is hewn from the unyielding stone of Pitsilia, the land that birthed her, lovingly cradled in her left hand, fashioning her very form into an indomitable bulwark against the mighty force of English Imperialism. Meanwhile, her right hand, poised with grace behind the banner's mast, extends heavenward, beckoning hearts toward the distant shores of Greece. In this subtle gesture, she extends a silent but dignified salute to those who tread the path she blazed, giving them courage and reminding them of the honourable values of their ancestors. This captivating bust finds its eternal abode beside the enchanting Agia Kyriaki chapel, nestled in the embrace of the countryside, framed by the regal visage of Mount Papoutsa.