March the 15th, 1311. On a plain in central Greece, two armies are facing each other. On one side, Frankish knights from the Duchy of Athens. On the other side, their Catalan mercenaries of the Catalan Company demanding more benefits. The Frankish knights lose the battle and perish almost to the last. One of the few surviving knights, Anthony le Flamenc, prays to St. George for holy assistance in battle. In gratitude for his salvation, the knight orders a church built, dedicated to St. George, in Akrefnio, Boeotia. This is his story.
Produced in 2016 by Archaeological Legacy Institute
Copyright 2016 by Archaeological Legacy Institute
Web links:
Akraifnio (Wikipedia)
Battle of Halmyros (Wikipedia)
History of Greece (Wikipedia)
History of Greece: Byzantine Period
St. George in Akraifnio - making-of (YouTube)