Greece celebrates the Dormition of the Mother of God

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• [● 2 SOURCES] The fast is dedicated to the Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God. www.brif.mk · denesen.mk
• [● 2 SOURCES] The fast lasts for 15 days, starting on August 1 (14) and ending on August 15 (28). www.brif.mk · denesen.mk
• [● 3 SOURCES] Orthodox Christians are beginning the two-week Dormition Fast. zurnal.mk · www.brif.mk · denesen.mk
• [● 2 SOURCES] Dietary rules include abstaining from oil from Monday to Friday, with oil permitted on Saturdays and Sundays. zurnal.mk · www.brif.mk
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The first grapes of the season are brought to the church for blessing on the feast of the Transfiguration. zurnal.mk
• [○ 1 SOURCE] The Dormition of the Most Holy Mother of God on August 28 is a non-working day for citizens of the Orthodox faith. denesen.mk
• [○ 1 SOURCE] Fish is permitted on the feast of the Transfiguration. zurnal.mk
• [● 3 SOURCES] Traditional celebrations include church preparations, vespers, Divine Liturgy, food offerings, local music, and dancing.
• [● 3 SOURCES] The feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary is a central religious and social event in the Dodecanese islands.
• [● 3 SOURCES] August serves as a period for Dodecanese people living abroad or in mainland Greece to return to their home islands.
• [● 3 SOURCES] Archimandrite Ambrosios Soumeliotis moved the historic icon in 1931. pellasimera.gr
• [● 3 SOURCES] The Panagia Soumeliá pilgrimage in Vermio began in 1951. pellasimera.gr