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.
Virgin Mary
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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.
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One of the most isolated monasteries on the island, Zoodohos Pigi is more than just a nice experience. Located on the Ainos’s mountain slopes, at an altitude of 1200 meters, it is ideal for hiking.
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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.
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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.
