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Categories Events: Event Featured
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The Festival of the Holy Cross at Krikellos, Amorgos-September 14th
Its date of construction unknown, the whitewashed church of Stavros, along with some decaying stone pillars, are all that remain to memorialize the history of the region’s populace.
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The Festival of the Cup
Kos, Kardamaina, September 8, The Festival of the Cup (Panigiri tis Koupas) in Kardamena, located on the island of Kos, is one of the oldest and most cherished traditions in the Dodecanese. Held annually on September 8, the feast day of the Birth of the Virgin Mary, it draws both locals and visitors to the…
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The Festival of Pera Panagia, Paros, Marmara
The celebration of Pera Panagia takes place on September 8th. Residents attend vespers with religious solemnity and after the Divine Liturgy, a feast follows the procession of the icon of The Virgin Mary that takes place after the Orthros, (the matins or early morning prayers).
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Festival of Larniotissa, Karpathos
The Festival of Larniotissa is one of the most cherished cultural and religious events on the island of Karpathos, celebrated annually on September 7th. It takes place at the picturesque Monastery of Panagia Larniotissa, situated approximately 3 km east of Pigadia, nestled in a lush pine forest that extends to the sea. The festival draws both…
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Festival of the Virgin Mary -Tinos, Kardiani
On September 8th. Draped along the ridge of a steep slope with enchanting views of the sea, Kardiani is one of the most picturesque villages of Tinos. No roads cut through the village—only narrow lanes and stairways wind through its brilliantly white houses. Plane trees and lush flora flourish, nourished by waters flowing beneath arches…
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Festival of Our Lady of Vourniotissa, Tinos
The Feast of Our Lady of Vourniotissa is celebrated on September 8, the day her icon was discovered — a date that coincides with the Nativity of the Theotokos. According to tradition, in 1670, fishermen from Sklavochori found an icon of the Virgin Mary floating in the sea. They took it with them and began…
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Sifnos, Exampela, Iera Moni Vrisis
Iera Moni Vrisis, a men-only monastery, holds a celebration on September 8th, the day of the Virgin Mary’s birth. Built at the beginning of the 17th century, it is the largest monastery in Sifnos. It is located on a low hill, not far from Exambela village.
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Antiparos, Panagia Faneromeni Festival
The Panagia Faneromeni church is renowned for its festival on the eve of the 7th and the day of the 8th of September when its name is celebrated.
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Anafi, Festival of the Holy Virgin of Kalamiotissa
The icon of the Holy Virgin is taken by the locals to the crest of Kalamos, where the old Monastery of the Holy Virgin of Kalamiotissas is located, where a nightlong service is conducted.
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Sifnos, Vathi, Taxiarchis Festival
The traditional festival takes place in the church dedicated to both the Taxiarches and the Annunciation, which dates from the 17th century and are located on the village beach.