The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant that praises the Holy Mother and Ever-Virgin Mary (Theotokos). The…
The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant, which sings the praises of the Holy Mother and Ever-Virgin…
The history of the monastery, the legends, and the traditions regarding the miraculous icon of the Theotokos attract many believers…
On March 25, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by Archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she should…
On February 2, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast of the Presentation of Christ to the Temple. The Church…
On December 9, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Righteous Agia Anna’s Conception of Panagia, the Most Holy Theotokos. Saint Anna,…
November 21 is traditionally a day where every Mama & Yiayia in many Greek villages are on a mission, gathering…
Panagia Kapnikarea is an 11th-century church dedicated to Panagia and is situated in the middle of the busy Ermou shopping…
On October 28, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of the Protection of the Theotokos, the Mother of…
“Our Lady of Athens” I will start my reflections with a statement as bold as possible, firstly because it encapsulates…
Celebrating Panagia- Significance of August 15 in Greece August 15 or Dekapentavgoustos is one of the most important dates in…
August 15 or Dekapentavgoustos is one of the most important dates in the Greek Orthodox Calendar, as the Feast of…
Each year on August 15- otherwise known as 'Dekapentavgoustos'- on the Greek Orthodox calendar, the 'Feast of the Dormition of…
Dekapentavgoustos in Greece If you are looking for the liveliest time to be in Greece, Dekapentavgoustos (August 15th) should definitely…
The monastery of Panagia Kera is located in Agios Nikolaos, 50 kilometers southeast of Heraklion in the Dikti Mountains. The…
The oldest church on Santorini island is Panagia Episkopi, a former bishop's church from the Middle Byzantine period. Located at…
At one of the busiest spots of Athens, at Monastiraki square, is one of the oldest but lesser-known churches in the…
Many refer to it as "The House of Virgin Mary" due to the belief that the Monastery of Prousos in…
The first day of August also marks the first day of the Dormition Fast, as this month is dedicated to…
On the 23rd of July, the Greek Orthodox Church and Tinos celebrates the feast day of Agia Pelagia. It is…