Kyriakitsa Kotzakidi recounts the struggle of her community during a difficult period, highlighting their reliance on walnuts as their only food for days.
Kyriakitsa Kotzakidi, born in the village of Prophet Elijah, shares her personal testimony reflecting the hardships faced by her community. The village, known in official Turkish documents by several names, was located 12 kilometers southwest of Sinop and fell under the ecclesiastical jurisdiction of the metropolis of Amasya. Its native population primarily relied on agriculture, tobacco cultivation, and livestock farming for their livelihoods.
In her narrative, Kotzakidi describes a dire situation where for five or six days, the community's diet was restricted to only walnuts. This stark detail underscores the struggles that they underwent, hinting at perhaps larger socio-economic issues or disruptions impacting their access to food. The reliance on a single food source illustrates the severity of their hardship at that time.
This testimony is not only a personal account but a larger commentary on the existing conditions in rural areas of Greece, particularly in communities that may have faced challenges resulting from historical or political pressures. It invites an exploration of the history of the village and the resilience displayed by its inhabitants during tough times.
