Manthos Rizaris ( el, Μάνθος Ριζάρης, 1764–1824) and Georgios Rizaris ( el, Γεώργιος Ριζάρης, 1769–1842) were

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benefactors, merchants and members of the organization

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.Biography, pictures of their bequests, and their testament
(Greek) Rizari brothers were born in the village of Monodendri of

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region (

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). They lost both parents at an early age. Manthos Rizaris, the elder brother, moved to

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, in order to work in his uncle's trading business. At 1806 Georgios followed. They got involved in trade and made a fortune. At 1817 Manthos became member of Filiki Eteria, and supported financially with huge amounts of money the

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: a total donation of over 50.000 Russian rubles was offered for the Revolution's objectives. Manthos, died at 1824 in

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. Both brothers supported the independence of Greece . With their financial aid helped: the poor, the orphans, the ones that suffered because of the armed conflicts that took place during this period. After Manthos’ death, Georgios moved to

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, and continued his business there. He found in his home place (Monodendri) the ''School of Greek Courses'' (Greek: Σχολή των Ελληνικών Μαθημάτων). Many orphans were awarded with full scholarships, including full coverage of their living costs. At 1837 George Rizaris settled in Athens, his goal was to found a Religious Institution in the newly formed

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that would prepare educated priests. At 1843 after his death, the Hieratical school has started to function. In gratitude for their contribution, the school, was named: Rizarios Hieratical School. The school continues to function as a religious and educational institution today and it is based in

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. Moreover, they have founded a number of schools in their home place Monodendri and in Epirus region. Their bequests continue to offer to Greek education and Greek Orthodox church.

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Rizarios Foundation

Rizarios Hieratical Schooll
1764 births 1824 deaths 1769 births 1842 deaths Sibling duos Greek philanthropists Greek businesspeople Members of the Filiki Eteria People from Zagori {{greece-bio-stub