Σελίδες

Calendar

May

Antiparos: On May 7 at the entrance of the cave, the feast of St. John of the Cave, with traditional dances and treats

June

Nisyros : On  June 20 and 21 festivities in honor of St. Nikita who is the patron saint of the island, and procession of the his holy Icon at Mandraki.


Antiparos : On June 23 and 24 celebration of St. John with local traditional danses at the port

Pano Koufonissi (North Koufonissia) : June 24 celebration of fishermen. They offer Kakavia (fish soup) at the mole.

Nisyros : On June 30 at Pali village festivities in honor of the Holy Apostles.
 


July

Nisyros : On July 26-27 , at Avraki festivities in honor of St. Panteleimon.



August

Nisyros : On August 14-15  festivities at the Holy Monastery of Panagia Spiliani at Mandraki. People from all the Dodecanese islands are coming. It is the largest event held in Nisyros.

Nisyros : On August 14-15 festivities at the Holy Monastery of Panagia Kera.

Shoinousa (South Koufonissia) : on August 15 the locals offer a dish with meat on tomato sauce at Hora

Nisyros :  On August22-23 festivities at the Holy Monastery of Panagia Kera to commemorate the nine days of the Assumption

Iraklia (South Koufonissia) : August 28, the eve of the feast of the beak of St. John the Baptist. Early in the morning the pilgrims carry the holy Icon of St. John from the church of Panagia (located in the village) to the cave. The Vespers takes place around 4:00 p.m. in the first large room of the cave. The show is fantastic. Many people from the surrounding islands are coming. Before the evening prayer, the people have the opportunity to explore the cave and pass some enjoyable moments (spontaneous celebrations are set up) in a beautiful environment.

September

Anafi: On September 7 to 8 the icon of the Holy Virgin is carried from the new Monastery of Zoodohos pigi to the old of Kalamiotissa followed by  an overnight religious ceremony.

Nisyros : On September 8 is celebrated the Nativity of the Virgin in Emporio.
 

Antiparos: On September 7 is the feast of the Virgin Mary at the church on the beach of Faneromeni.

Donousa (North Koufonissia) : On September 14 festivities on the port

Nisyros : On September 13-14 is the feast of the Holy Cross Abbey near the village of Nikia

October