BoCCF to host presentation on National Bank of Greece archive on April 3

The Bank of Cyprus Cultural Foundation (BoCCF) will host a presentation entitled: “The Historical and Palaeographical Archive of the National Bank of Greece Cultural Foundation: its mission, operation, activities and its relationship with Cyprus” on Friday, April 3, 2026 at 7pm.

The Historical Archive of the Bank of Cyprus is collaborating with and presenting the Historical and Palaeographical Archive of the National Bank of Greece Cultural Foundation, which for five decades has preserved, studied and promoted valuable manuscript sources and early printed books. The lecture will present the activities of the Palaeographical Archive, its collections, its missions and the documentation of Cypriot manuscripts, as well as its contribution to the training of new researchers through palaeography courses.

The presentation will be given by Dr Stavros Grimanis, Head of the Historical and Palaeographical Archive of the National Bank of Greece Cultural Foundation (IPA/MIET). As part of the event, Nadina Pafitou and Nikiforos Orfanos will be honoured in recognition of their valuable contribution and substantial role in the creation and establishment of the Historical Archive of the Bank of Cyprus.

The Archive is permanently housed in the historic Faneromeni building, the Bank’s first privately owned property. It preserves material dating from 1899 to the present day, including loose documents, volumes, audiovisual material and collections of office equipment that reflect the course and development of the Group.

About speaker Stavros Grimanis

Stavros Grimanis holds a doctorate in Byzantine hagiology and has extensive research experience in Greek and international academic institutions. Since 2023, he has served as Head of the Historical and Palaeographical Archive of MIET and specialises in palaeographical and archival research, as well as in the publication of philological and historical sources.

For reservations, please call: 22128171 / 22128175

• Date: Friday, April 3, 2026
• Time: 7-9pm
• Venue: Cultural Foundation of the Bank of Cyprus, 86–90 Phaneromenis Street, 1011 Nicosia – “Andreas Patsalides” Lecture Hall

A reception will follow.

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• Cultural Foundation of the Bank of Cyprus
  86–90 Faneromenis Street, 1011 Nicosia
  For information: 22 128175
  www.boccf.org