The victims were attending a mnemósynon, an orthodox memorial service for the late Grigorios Apostolopoulos, and were served koliva a traditional food associated with the service. The widow had accidentally put a powdered insecticide on the dish of wheat and raisins while preparing it, after having mistaken it for powdered sugar. (12 July 1964)
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Wednesday 9th of February 1555 (-) — Churchman, Anglican Bishop, Protestant reformer and martyr John Hooper is executed by burning at the stake. Hooper was condemned for heresy by Bishop Gardiner and degraded by Bishop Bonner on 29 January 1555.