This website uses cookies so that we can provide you with the best user experience possible. Cookie information is stored in your browser and performs functions such as recognising you when you return to our website and helping our team to understand which sections of the website you find most interesting and useful.
Categories Events: Event Featured
-
The Holy Seven Youths Festival
a well-concealed church that symbolizes the cave where the Holy Seven Youths sought refuge in Ephesus to escape the persecutions targeting Christians
-
Crete, Nomikiana, Festival of Agia Zoni
The festival of Agia Zoni in Nomikiana is a unique opportunity to experience authentic Cretan tradition and hospitality. If you are in Crete at the end of August, it is well worth attending and taking part in this special celebration.
-
Sifnos, Festival of Saint Paneteleimon
The scenic, beautiful fishing village of Cherroniso is located on the north side of Sifnos and is protected by a small creek. It is a village of unique simplicity, with two fish tavernas on the beach that are literally built out into the sea.
-
Patmos, Islet of Chiliomodi, Festival of Saint Panteleimon
On the eve of his name-day, an evening vespers service is performed. The festival attracts a large number of visitors due not only to the religious ceremony, but also to the beautiful landscape and deep blue sea and the feast enjoyed by the locals and visitors to Patmos as they partake of the island dances…
-
Paros, Kostos, Festival of St. Panteleimon
One of the sights not to be missed on the island of Paros is the church of St. Panteleimon of Kostos, protector of the village. The church is built next to a small grove of trees.
-
The festival of baked Raki in Amorgos
If you’re seeking a festive event that embodies the essence of Amorgos, look no further than the Roasted Raki celebration. Held annually on July 26th at the charming harbor of Katapola, this event is organized by the Association of the Katapolians of Amorgos in collaboration with the Municipality of Amorgos and the Association of Professionals…
-
Skyros, Festival of Saint Ermolaos
The day before the Festival of St.Ermolaos, the uninhabited islet just off the island of Skyros is visited by mothers of various ages to clean the interior of the church and the courtyard so that the Saint will keep their children healthy the following year.
-
Amorgos, Festival of Aghia Paraskevi – July 26
The festival of Agia Paraskevi at Kato Meria in Amorgos is the largest traditional festival of the Cyclades.
-
Tinos, Festival of Santa Pelagia
The Feast of Saint Pelagia in Tinos is more than a religious observance; it is a vivid expression of the island’s identity.
-
Sifnos, Festival of the Prophet Elias, Apsilos
In the center of an interior courtyard lies the church of Prophet Elias, cruciform in layout with a dome and narthex as well as an impressive belfry. Around the courtyard are monks’ cells, a dining room, and auxiliary spaces. On the eve of the feast, the evening prayer is chanted and artoklasia follows.