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== Religious teaching ==

In 1808, aged 23, Maria moved to [[Amsterdam]] to teach through a Greek Orthodox parish. Her classes concentrated on Bible study and were attended by children and adolescents.

Maria occasionally used Despina's prayer book during special lessons. The book otherwise remained a family possession in her care.

She continued teaching after her marriage to a Greek Orthodox physician living in Amsterdam. During her long service at the parish, Maria became a senior teacher. She retired in 1864 at the age of 79 after 56 years of teaching.