Theotokos Myrtidiotissa is honoured in Kefalonia at St. Dionysios church (or Church of Virgin Mary in Drapano) where the Sacred Icon is…
Religious celebrations
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Whether you are religious or not, Easter in Greece is an important period of custom and traditions so connected with our childhood…
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Christmas in Kefalonia is a holiday full of activity, food and, of course, festive traditional celebrations. Many of the celebrations are religious…
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One of the most important dates in the Eastern Orthodox calendar is 15th August – the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. It’s…
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At the church in the tiny settlement of Arginia, high up on the mountainside above the south coast, there is an icon…
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The church of Gravaliotissa is located in the small mountain village of Pastra and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. On August…
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The Archaic Temple can be found on the main road of Skala. This Doric temple dates from the 6th century BC –…
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Updated weekly as information is received. At the time of publishing all of the following events are correct but also subject to…
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Every year on Saint George’s Day the icon of St. George is taken from Skala church in a procession which goes down…
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The ruins of Agioi (Saint) Fanentes Monastery are located a few km from Sami on the way to Antisamos beach. Here you…
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Located a few km from Sami village towards Antisamos beach,and about half way in between, you will find a signpost. The monastery…
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All the most important festivals and events of Kefalonia have religious connotations. Orthodox religion and Christianity form the basis of Greek culture and…