In the villages of Kourounochori and Myli, after the Vespers of Love late Easter Sunday afternoon, the congregation of the church follows the processional litany of the icon of the Resurrection around ...

Naxos’s largest pilgrimage is held annually on the first Friday following Easter, the Day of Zoodochos Pigi (“The Fountain of Eternal Life”), at the monastery of Panagia (Virgin Mary) Argokiliotissa.  ...

The church of Ai Giannis (St. John) –- Apiranthos’s patron saint- - celebrates annually on August 29. People from the island venture out, both for the church service and the feasting that follows at t ...

Every year on July 16, the eve of Agia Marina Day, vespers service is held at the church, while on the day itself, July 17, a procession with icons takes place around the village alleys. A major feast ...

A feast is held after mass on Agia Paraskevi Day every year, July 26. Tables are laid out in the church courtyard and traditional dishes are served, along with local wines and cheeses.   July 26   Mes ...

Glinado’s old parish Church of the Transfiguration of Christ (“Christos”) celebrates on August 6. Events, which start on the eve, include live music and dancing at the square and in the village tavern ...