Patriarch of Constantinople and known for his virtue, Agios Alexandros’ memory is celebrated on August…
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Feast Day of Agios Fanourios On August 27 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast…
The legend of the Virgin says it all started from a bush that was seen burning in Loggos. Approaching to extinguish the fire, they saw that only one tree was burnt and the icon of Virgin was in its roots. They brought it to the village church but the next day the icon was missing.
The beautiful Church of Panagia Paraportiani in Mykonos, Cyclades is among the most photographed churches not only in Greece but in the entire world.
The monastery of Panagia Kera is located in Agios Nikolaos, 50 kilometers southeast of Heraklion…
Centuries ago the icon of Panagia Tsambika was located at the Holy Monastery of Panagia…
The oldest church of Santorini island is Panagia Episkopi, a former bishop’s church from the…
The Feast of the Transfiguration of Our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ is celebrated…
The Church of Panagia in Chora is the most famous church of Folegandros island. It is located on a stunning spot offering an incredible view of the entire island and the sea.
A lot of people call it “The House of Virgin Mary” because, according to some…
On August 1, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agia Elessa of…
In Paros’ capital of Parikia, there is the holy church of Panagia Ekatontapiliani, also referred…
On July 26, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Agia Paraskevi, the protector of the eyes.…
Today is Psihosavato, a day in a series of Saturdays set aside in the liturgical…
Greeks celebrate Greek Independence Day on the 25th of March each year. This is one…
On March 25, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she should become the mother of Jesus Christ the Son of God, as today is exactly nine months before Christmas.
The Annunciation (or Evangelismos in Greek) of the Theotokos is one of the Great Feasts…
Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) is the first day of Great Lent in the Greek Orthodox…
Ask Greeks when is their favourite time of year and the answer for many will…
Today is Psihosavato, a day in a series of Saturdays set aside in the liturgical…