Valentina Folia

I was born and raised in Livadeia. I thank God that, thanks to my devout mother, the memories of my childhood are wrapped in the fragrance of incense, and the first images, indelibly etched forever in my memory and heart, are like an eternal vigil lamp. I graduated in Greek Philology from the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, specializing in Learning Difficulties. I love children because interacting with them is a connection to the unpretentious, a fundamental element in building spirituality, which helps us determine how far we have strayed from it as adults. In 2017, I wrote a historical novel for teenagers titled "The Victory of Fire," which deals with the Asia Minor Catastrophe. It explores uprooting, the struggle for survival, integration, and progress in the new homeland, with faith in God as an ally. The work received an honorable mention in the 62nd competition of the Women's Literary Society and will be published by Ear Publications. Today, I live and work in Livadeia. I have a 22-year-old son. My desire and longing... is for God to grant me the grace to share with children the life-giving essence of our faith, precious tools for earthly life and guides for the eternal..