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Tag Archives: Traditions

Zakynthos:- Holy Week programme for 2023

The celebration of Easter has already begun on our island. Visitors not only from all over Greece but internationally as well have made their way to Zakynthos to enjoy a unique experience. The highlight of the week being the Epitaph, which is celebrated on Holy Friday. Many villages are also …

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Zakynthos:- Great Lent Hymn, known as “akathistos”

On Friday the 3rd of March, 2023, the first Hairetismous as we say in Zakynthos, began. Known as the A’ Hairetismous, which is the first part of an akathist, (in Greek, akathistos meaning not sitting). It is a hymn dedicated to a saint, holy event, or one of the persons …

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Incorrect name for Patron Saint upsets Zakynthians!

In August every year, the island celebrates St Dionysios, the patron Saint of Zakynthos. There seems to be some confusion when it comes to the name and this year is no exception. Many, including local businesses, are calling it the celebration of St Dennis when actually it’s the Celebration of …

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Tsilivi- Planos:- Celebrates the Dormition of our Holy Mother.(VIDEOS)

Yesterday, 14th August, in the village of Planos, celebrations took place in honour of our Holy Mother. Prayers were read at the Holy Church of the Most Holy Theotokos Planos, followed by Holy Litanization of the Epitaph around the the village. As you will see in the video the high …

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Zakynthos:- XRONIA POLLA….15th August “Easter in Summer”, Who is celebrating their name day.

August fifteenth, the ” Easter in Summer”… In every city , on every island across our nation,  a church is dedicated to our Holy Mother, to soothe, to comfort, to give strength and encourage those in need and for those who ask for our Mother’s help. Our Holy Mother holds …

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Zakynthos:- The church of Faneromeni, celebrates 15August, Litany of icon

The historical church of Faneromeni will be celebrating the Dormition of our Holy Mother with services and the litany of the holy icon. Programme Sunday 14th August, 2022. 19.30p.m Services in honour of the feast Monday,15th August, 2022.   07.30 a.m Church services 19.30 p.m  Evening services in preparation for …

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Zakynthos:- Kalamaki celebrates in true traditional Zakynthian style

A typical Zakynthian “Panagiri” will take place in Kalamaki to honour the feast of the Dormition of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The “Panagiri” will take place at the church of the Holy Mother Sgouropoulia. Map location here →Kalamaki Church The programme is as follows:- SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2022. AFTER 10:00a.m …

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Wine Festival in the village of Agala, Friday 12th August

This Friday in the mountain village of Agala a wine festival will take place. With live music and traditional Zakynthian sweet of “sweet on a spoon”,a typical Zakynthian cake called “moustalevria” and plenty of wine will be offered. While, the Lyceum of Greeks, Argostoli, Kefalonia Branch, YAKINTHI Zakynthos Cultural Association …

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Italy:- Zakynthos in Sulmona, Italy for the European Giostra,2022. (Videos)

Zakynthos once again represented by Giostra Di Zante, triumphs with its representation and delegates. Here are some videos from this year’s  European Giostra. http:// La Giostra is the biggest event in summer that takes place in the Italian village of Sulmona. http:// The 20th edition of the Knightly Giostra of …

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