August 15

Lamb or pork? What do Greeks prefer for August 15, Dormition of the Virgin Mary

In the Viber quiz by Cantina, the question was asked about what Greeks prefer to eat on the August 15…

5 months ago

Dormition of the Virgin Mary: Athens is a deserted city - See images from the empty Greek capital

Many of Athens' busiest areas were empty, with streets deserted of pedestrians and cars. August 15th, the Dormition of the…

5 months ago

PM Mitsotakis Promises Swift Compensation for Fire Victims in Attica

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has promised swift compensation for those affected by the recent devastating fire in Attica. Speaking during…

5 months ago

"Summer Pascha"- Dekapentavgoustos in Greece

Each year on August 15- otherwise known as 'Dekapentavgoustos'- on the Greek Orthodox calendar, the 'Feast of the Dormition of…

1 year ago

Dekapentavgoustos in Greece

Dekapentavgoustos in Greece If you are looking for the liveliest time to be in Greece, Dekapentavgoustos (August 15th) should definitely…

1 year ago

Greek world celebrates the Dormition of the Virgin Mary

Greeks worldwide celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary today, next to Easter, which is the most sacred and most…

2 years ago

The Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos

The Feast of the Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary is celebrated on August 15th. The…

2 years ago

Greek PM to visit Tinos for August 15 celebrations

Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis will travel to the island of Tinos on Monday to attend the local ritual of the…

2 years ago

How Greeks celebrate Dekapentavgoustos in Greece

Dekapentavgoustos in Greece Dekapentavgoustos in Greece If you are looking for the liveliest time to be in Greece, Dekapentavgoustos (August…

2 years ago

August 15, Dekapentavgoustos

August 15 or Dekapentavgoustos August 15 or Dekapentavgoustos is one of the most important dates in the Greek Orthodox Calendar,…

3 years ago

The Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos

The Feast of the Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary is celebrated on August 15th. The…

3 years ago

"Summer Pascha"- Dekapentavgoustos in Greece

Each year on August 15- otherwise known as 'Dekapentavgoustos'- on the Greek Orthodox calendar, the 'Feast of the Dormition of…

3 years ago

Dekapentavgoustos in different parts of Greece

If you are looking for the liveliest time to be in Greece, Dekapentavgoustos (August 15th) should definitely be on top…

3 years ago

Police arrest Priest in Kalymnos who urged the faithful not to wear masks

Police arrested a priest on the island of Kalymnos on Saturday, after he called on the faithful not to wear…

4 years ago

The Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos

The Feast of the Dormition of Our Most Holy Lady Theotokos and Ever-Virgin Mary is celebrated on August 15th. It…

4 years ago

August 15, Dekapentavgoustos

August 15 or Dekapentavgoustos is one of the most important dates in the Greek Orthodox Calendar, as the Feast of…

4 years ago

Syrrako and Vlasti nominated for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage List

The Greek Culture Ministry has submitted a nomination file for the inscription of the August 15 religious celebrations of the…

5 years ago

Greek jets chase off Turkish spy planes

Defence sources revealed yesterday that on 15 August, Turkish spy planes violated Greek airspace but were soon chased out by…

5 years ago

Incredible footage shows full moon shining bright over Koroni castle (VIDEO)

Footage has emerged of the full moon illuminating the waters by Koroni castle on August 15. The Koroni castle, built…

5 years ago

Greek world celebrates the Dormition of the Virgin Mary

Greeks all over the world celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary today, which next to Easter, is the most…

5 years ago