The exhibition entitled “VOTIVE OFFERINGS, SINCERE HOPE”, from the Collection of Lola Ntaifa, will take place in the main hall of the General State Archives (GSA) / Historical Archives Museum of Hydra as part of the celebrations of Theomitorika 2025, organized in collaboration and co-production with the Holy Cathedral Church of the Dormition of the Theotokos of Hydra.

The exhibition hosts the exceptional collection of Mrs. Lola Daifa, a woman with a multifaceted contribution to culture and public life. These are dozens of vows collected with care and respect from churches and shrines throughout Greece – vows that combine artistic delicacy with the inner strength of faith.

The opening will take place on Friday 2 August 2025 at 21:00, at the GSA/Historical Archives – Museum of Hydra.

The presentation of the collection of Lola Daifa in Hydra has a special spiritual and cultural significance. The vows, as expressions of inner need, gratitude or hope, are not approached here in a museum-like way, but are rendered as testimonies of deep faith and personal devotion. The exhibition invites each visitor to a silent but moving dialogue, an inner tour of memory, emotion and all that is sacred.

The exhibition was curated by art historian Louisa Karapidaki and will remain open throughout August.