Religious celebrations

Theotokos Drapaniotissa is the patron of Argostoli and it is celebrated every September 24th. A litany and a procession through De Bosset bridge take place, with the presence of the municipal official, the philharmonic and a crowd of people.

Easter in Greece is an important period of custom and traditions so connected with our childhood and upbringing that following and protecting them is a matter of respect to our history and generations gone by.

Christmas in Kefalonia is a holiday full of activity, food and, of course, festive traditional celebrations.

August 15 – the Assumption of the Virgin Mary. On the island, there are many events and churches with special celebrations, such as Panagia Lagouvarda at Markopoulo or Virgin Mary at Arginia (with the snakes festival).

This famous church is located in the settlement of Arginia. Every year, around the feast of the Assumption – August 15, appears a rare species of snakes and rests on the icon of the Virgin Mary.

In this church in 1720 was miraculously found the Holy icon of the Virgin. The church is located in Pastra village and every year, on August 15th, attracts many visitors from all around the world.

The archaic temple of Skala was initially found by Colonel Charles Philippe De Bosset in 1812. The site had been excavated again in the 1960s by Spyros Marinatos where new findings came to light.

Updated weekly as information is received. At the time of publishing all of the following events are correct but also subject to any new Covid-19 restrictions and protocols. Throughout the year many events take place…

The 25th of March is, for us the Greeks, a double celebration, both historical and religious, commemorating the start of the War of Greek Independence in 1821 as well as the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by archangel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary that she would become the mother of Jesus, the Son of God.

At the south part of the island, near Sami and Antisamos, you can find the ruins of the Monastery of Saint Fanentes. The place offers an explicit view of Sami gulf and it is ideal for hiking.

A monastery of the 18th century is located just a few km from Sami with amazing views of Antisamos beach and Ithaka. The visit to the monastery can be combined with the walking trail of Ancient Sami.

All the most important festivals and events of Kefalonia have religious connotations. Orthodox religion and Christianity form the basis of Greek culture and the major holidays are associated with the worship of Christ or the commemoration…

All the most important festivals and events of Kefalonia have religious connotations.
Orthodox religion (almost all the population) and Christianity form the basis of Kefalonia culture and the major holidays are associated with the worship of Christ or the commemoration of the Patron.

The monastery of Atros is located above Poros bay at an altitude of 760 meters. It is the oldest monastery on the island, built around the 8th century. A visit that takes you back in time.

This monastery of the 18th century stands upon a cliff that crashes into the Ionian. Located in the Lixouri peninsula, it offers one of the most spectacular sunset views you can enjoy while on the island.

The famous holy temple and the monastery of Saint Gerassimos, the Patron of Kefalonia island, and the religious centre as well are located at Omala. Every year, thousands of believers gather to worship Agios Gerassimos.