Chrysanthos Theodoridis

Who was Chrysanthos Theodoridis?

Chrysanthos Theodoridis, or simply Chrysanthos. was a singer and songwriter from Pontus, though he lived in Greece the whole of his life. He was born in Oinoi of Kozani and he wrote several songs from and for Pontus. He became a symbol for the people from Pontus worldwide. He died of a heart attack in Greece and his body was placed to pilgrimage by hundreds of people. Apart from the songs of Pontus, he also sung artistic songs, while cooperating with Christodoulos Chalaris.