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Greece was instrumental in the

Greece was instrumental in the

spread and subsequest growth of [[Christianity]]. The first town of

spread and subsequent growth of [[Christianity]]. The first town of

(today's) [[Europe]] Paul set foot on was [[Philipi]] in Northern Greece

(today's) [[Europe]] Paul set foot in was [[Philipi]] in Northern Greece

and the [[Athens]] hill on which he preached is one of the most important  

and the [[Athens]] hill on which he preached is one of the most important  

landmarks of the town. It is generally accepted that the Greek-speaking

landmarks of the town. It is generally accepted that the Greek-speaking

The modern Greek state was established in 1830 after the Greek War of

The modern Greek state was established in 1830 after the Greek War of

Independence (1821-1830). Though still holding on to the

Independence (1821-1830). Though still holding on to the

Greek Orthodox traditions that defined Greek culture for centuries, Greece

Greek Orthodox traditions that defined Greek culture for centuries, since its independence, Greece has been developing rapidly economically and integrating

has since its independence rapidly developing economically and integrating

into the Western institutions. It took part in both World Wars on the side

into the Western institutions. It took part in both World Wars on the side

of the Allies and it successfully resisted a

of the Allies and it successfully resisted a