Upcoming events near North Aegean, Greece

Nov20

Greece / North Aegean / Skiathos

12km litany in Skiathos island

A lot of people come and stay in the monastery until late, chanting for the icon. I found a small cell with a fireplace and I decided to sleep there with a local guy since I should get up before sunrise to follow the litany. Most of the people have left, headed back home, planning to arrive in the morning, for the litany.

Photography / Text: Michael Pappas

Feb13

Greece / North Aegean / Mytilene

13 February 14:00 - 14 February 12:00

Procession of Valentine's relics at Lesvos island

The relics of Saint Valentine are guided in a litany through the town of Mytilene on his name day. One of the few Catholic litanies taking place in Greece.

Photography / Text: Michael Pappas

Mar13

Greece / North Aegean / Skiros

13 March 08:45 - 15 March 08:45

The bells of Skyros

The men or even kids, individuals or in groups are accompanied by their "bride” named "korela", masked women in traditional white costume or even men in drag.

Photography / Text: Alexandros Tsoutis

Mar04

Greece / North Aegean / Skiros

03 March 22:00 - 15 March 11:04

The Old Man of Skyros

On the island of Skyros in the middle of the Aegean Sea, the sound of hundreds of bells vibrates the old town (Chora) during Apokries celebrations. The main figure of the island’s celebration is the “Old Man” (Geros).

Photography / Text: Dimitris Manis

Apr21

Greece / North Aegean / Chios

21 April 09:00 - 26 April 08:00

Orthodox Easter rockets in Vrontados

One of the significant islands of the Aegean, Chios is the island most famous for Masticha, a unique product that grows only in its southern part, the fragrant plain with its citrus trees and its imposing villas, the Captains and the shipowners and the impressive rocket war at Vrontados between the two churches of the village during the Resurrection of Christ on Holy Saturday.

Photography / Text: George Tatakis

Aug14

Greece / North Aegean / Tinos

14 August 14:00 - 15 August 13:00

Pilgrimage in Tinos

Every year on August 15, during the Assumption of Mary, a very dramatic pilgrimage takes place in the island of Tinos. Believers arrive at the church even on their knees.

Photography / Text: George Tatakis

Oct25

Greece / North Aegean / Mytilene

25 October 10:00 - 25 October 21:00

Saint Demetrios day in Mytilene island

An old custom in the beautiful island of Mytilene. A bull is taken to the church and then killed. His meat is offered to all participants.

Photography / Text: Michael Pappas