Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
Photography / Text: Dimitris Manis
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
Events
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13/02/2021 - 14/02/2021
Procession of Valentine's relics at Lesvos island
Location: Greece / North Aegean / Mytilene
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
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.
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13/03/2021 - 15/03/2021
The bells of Skyros
Location: Greece / North Aegean / Skiros
Photography / Text: Alexandros Tsoutis
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.
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04/03/2021 - 15/03/2021
The Old Man of Skyros
Location: Greece / North Aegean / Skiros
Photography / Text: Dimitris Manis
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).
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21/04/2021 - 26/04/2021
Orthodox Easter rockets in Vrontados
Location: Greece / North Aegean / Chios
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
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.
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14/08/2021 - 15/08/2021
Pilgrimage in Tinos
Location: Greece / North Aegean / Tinos
Photography / Text: George Tatakis
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.
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25/10/2021 - 26/10/2021
Saint Demetrios day in Mytilene island
Location: Greece / North Aegean / Mytilene
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
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.
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20/11/2021 - 21/11/2021
12km litany in Skiathos island
Location: Greece / North Aegean / Skiathos
Photography / Text: Michael Pappas
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.