Panagia Kyrapsili is celebrated on the day of the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos with reverence and joy, continuing the long-standing tradition of our island. Our news site was at the Fortress and streamed the festivities live. Watch the following video.
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14 August – Eve of the Feast
- 21:00 – Great Festive Vespers at the Fortress Monastery
- Followed by an All-night Vigil with traditional tsabouna music
15 August – Feast Day
- Morning Prayer at the Sacred Olive Tree
- Procession of the Icon of Panagia Kyrapsili to the Metochi
- Offering of traditional mououri (local slow-cooked delicacy) by the parish women
- In the evening, there is a dance with traditional music in the Vathy Valley, be there!
Some snapshots from the vespers at the Fortress Monastery:
