Tradition

HOLY WEEK AT SAINT NICHOLAOS CHURCH AMBELOKIPI, ZAKYNTHOS. DURING THE WEEK THE CHURCH IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC HOLY MONDAY. 08.30A.M AND 19.00P.M HOLY TUESDAY 19.00P.M THE HYMN OF KASSIANIS IS SUNG HOLY WEDNESDAY 08.30A.M FOR MORNING SERVICES 17.30P.M BLESSINGS WITH HOLY OIL . IT IS HERE THAT YOU ARE …

On Wednesday the 13th of April, Zakynthos will pay tribute to one of beloved sons, Dimitrios Lagios. The event has been organised by the music school of Zakynthos, while others taking part will be the women’s chior “ΡΟΔΑΜΠΕΛΟΣ”, Mantinolata of Zakynthos music school and Lithakias, songs will be sung by …

A while ago we promoted the fact that something was happening in Zakynthos,the exact day was Saturday the 12th of June, 2021. It’s usually around this time of year that Zakynthos celebrates the three day event of Giostra. An event that was one of the most popular way back in …

Religious Celebrations continue in Zakynthos today, perhaps the most unique of all is the Festival in Voidi today. (more information will be given in the book Zakynthos the flower of the East ) Early in the morning the icons of the Resurrection and Laurentaina are taken up from the Holy Trinity …

Greek orthodox tradition….the remembrance of those who are no longer with us. *Soul Saturday* in Zakynthos it is celebrated today with an afternoon service at all churches. Special bread is made, known as *prosforo* and given to the church for blessing usually in honour of the dead. Koliva is also …

1st Day of March today, in Greek we say KALO MINA, but this month also has an extra symbolic meaning and that is none other than the tying of two pieces of string, called ‘Marti” one coloured red and the other white, entwined together and then left to be displayed …

We know him here, in Zakynthos, as Agios Nikolaos. (Saint Nicholas). For many Zakynthians, St. Nicholas day which is celebrated on the 6th December, would probably be the start of Christmas celebrations. As for the Islander’s fishermen, it was on this day that most had their ships decorated in commemoration …

Good Morning to all our members!! This morning I leave you to listen to a Zakynthian song which originally was a poem by Leneta Strani. However, the song was given melody by John Pantakis just recently. The word Barcarole meaning a song traditionally sung by Venetian gondoliers talks about romance. …

Morning all and ΚΑΛΗ ΕΒΔΟΜΑΔΑ (have a good week).. In the village of Lithakia yesterday we saw the “Ionio Kyma” serande the villagers. This type of entertainment is typically Zakynthian. In these particular songs they tell a story. http:// In the song below, the singer is telling the people that …

Greeks are celebrtating Easter today, well at least the ressurection. Due to covid-19 restrictions many were unable to go to the church and celebrate. Notice from Archdiocese. With a circular of the Archdiocese which was sent to monasteries and churches, today the Resurrection will be celebrated, which due to the …