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Tuesday, 20 October 2020 19:43
THE EXHUMATION OF THE SAINT. OCTOBER IN VALSAMATA
The monastery of San Gerasimos is located in the Omala plain, surrounded by vineyards and olive trees. A green and suggestive place that perfectly frames the most vivid symbol of Kefalonia's mysticism, the church dedicated to its patron saint. Although the island could not celebrate with music and banquets as it usually happens on October 20th, the saint's sarcophagus was brought today outside the church and placed under the huge plane tree that is located near the well that the Saint would have dug with his own hands.
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Sunday, 09 August 2020 21:46
PANAGIA OF THE SNAKES, THE CELEBRATION OF SPIRIT AND TRADITION IN MARKOPOULO
Like every year, even in this disastrous 2020 the first snakes appeared in the Church of Panagia Lagouvarda (or Panagia Fidousa, Panagia of the snakes) in Markopoulo and in nearby Arginia, Kefalonia.
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Saturday, 04 July 2020 09:13
5 INTERESTING FACTS YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT GREECE
You are almost ready to pack your suitcases, have carefully read your travel guide and took notes on Greek more exclusive beaches, historical sites, traditional celebrations and delicious food. But are you really ready to hop on your plane and reach the land of gods? Each and every country in the world has curiosities and local habits you probably don’t know. Some could make you smile; others could even land you a ticket if you are not careful! Greece is not an exception. So, before boarding, check out this list of curious facts about this great country.
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