Dimitrios Cheilas

Experienced archaeologist specializing in archaeological research and excavation. Proven track record of conducting field studies to gain insights into historical sites and artifacts. Expertise in artifact preservation and detailed documentation, demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Comprehensive background in church worship and musical direction as a religious professional chanter.

• 11/01/21, Conference Paper entitled: The Presence of Women in the Ecclesiastical Music and Hymnography of Byzantium, International Graduate Conference, International Hellenic University, Thessaloniki

• 07/01/20, Interdisciplinary Symposium: Metro & Antiquities at Venizelou: Challenges and Solutions, Organizing Committee Member, NOESIS, Thessaloniki

• 2022: Byzantine Music Diploma, Metropolis of Trikki, Gardiki & Pyli. Final Grade: 10 "Excellent"

• 2022: Seminar Series,The Art and Theology of Icons, Learn In EKPA, University of Athens, Greece

• 2021: Seminar Series, Digital Past: Digital Media in History & Archaeology, AUTh, Thessaloniki, Greece

• 2019-2021: Seminar Series, KEDIVIM, AUTΗ, Thessaloniki: (a) Byzantine History and Theology, Monasticism b) Byzantine Archaeology, Communication Networks in Byzantium c) Byzantine Archeology, Via Egnatia in Byzantine Period

• 2019: Diploma in Byzantine Palaeography, Metropolis of Thessaloniki, Holy Monastery of S. Theodora, Thessaloniki. Final Grade: 9.00 "Excellent"

Participated in university excavations at Dion (Pieria) (2018, 2019) and at Kale (Amyntaio) (2018, 2019, 2021)

Works: Supervision of archaeological excavations, digitalization and documentation, Lab work.

Six-month military service in the Hellenic Army (Nov 2023 – May 2024)