On February 2, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of…
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Panagia Kapnikarea is an 11th-century church dedicated to Panagia, situated in the middle of the…
On December 9, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Conception of the Most Holy Theotokos…
On October 28, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of the Protection of…
Placing of the Cincture (Sash) of the Most Holy Mother of God Οn August…
Discover how Greece celebrates August 15, the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, with vibrant church festivals, ancient traditions, and island panigyria in the heart of summer.
If you’re seeking the most vibrant time to visit Greece, Dekapentavgoustos (August 15th) is a must. Celebrating the Assumption of the Virgin Mary, one of Greece’s biggest religious events, this period features some of the liveliest Panigiria (festivals).
The first day of August also marks the beginning of the Dormition Fast, as this month is dedicated to the Panagia (Virgin Mary), the Holy Mother of God.
On July 23, the Greek Orthodox Church and the island of Tinos celebrate the feast day of Agia Pelagia. This significant occasion involves a procession where the revered icon of Agia Pelagia is carried to the Kechrovouniou Monastery. Pilgrims and nuns gather to pay homage to the icon before it is returned to the church where it was originally discovered.
The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant that praises the Holy Mother…
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.
On February 2, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of Christ…
On December 9, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Righteous Agia Anna’s Conception of Panagia, the…
On October 28, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of the Protection of…
Placing of the Cincture (Sash) of the Most Holy Mother of God Οn August…
August 15 or Dekapentavgoustos is one of the most important dates in the Greek Orthodox…
Panagia Hozoviotissa on Amorgos island is one of the oldest and most important monasteries of…
On the 23rd of July, the Greek Orthodox Church and Tinos celebrates the feast day…
The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant that praises the Holy Mother…
The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant, which sings the praises of…
The history of the monastery, the legends, and the traditions regarding the miraculous icon of the Theotokos attract many believers every year and make the monastery one of the most important religious places in Crete.
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.
On February 2, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of Christ…
On December 9, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Righteous Agia Anna’s Conception of Panagia, the…
November 21 is traditionally a day where every Mama & Yiayia in many Greek villages are on a mission, gathering as many Polysporia (legumes) as possible – including all types of beans, corn, peas, wheat, and lentils and cook all the seeds together for a big family feast.
Panagia Kapnikarea is an 11th-century church dedicated to Panagia and is situated in the middle…
On October 28, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of the Protection of…
“Our Lady of Athens” I will start my reflections with a statement as bold as…
Celebrating Panagia- Significance of August 15 in Greece August 15 or Dekapentavgoustos is one of…
