# Orthodox icon veneration in Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/orthodox-icon-veneration-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-09-06T16:32:01.000Z. Sources: 2. Developments: 2.

Orthodox religious traditions in Greece involve the veneration of various miraculous icons. Historical accounts highlight the icon of Panagia Eleousa in Patmos, noted for its unique depiction of the Virgin Mary, and the Panagia Vimatissa icon from the Vatopedi Monastery, which was reportedly recovered from a well following an Arab raid.

Recent celebrations include the hosting of the Panagia Dimiovitissa icon in Kalamata, which is scheduled to remain at the Church of the Nativity of the Theotokos until mid-September. Additionally, the Holy Metropolis of New Ionia celebrated the feast of Panagia Vimatariassa with a Divine Liturgy and the reception of the holy relics of Saint Nikiforos the Leper.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-06: Religious icon venerations held in Kalamata and New Ionia

Religious festivities are underway in Greece, featuring the veneration of the Panagia Dimiovitissa icon in Kalamata and the feast of Panagia Vimatariassa in New Ionia.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/religious-icon-venerations-held-in-kalamata-and-new-ionia

### 2026-08-09: Orthodox traditions detail miraculous icons of Panagia Eleousa and Panagia Vimatissa

Religious accounts highlight the miraculous histories of the Panagia Eleousa icon in Patmos and the Panagia Vimatissa icon of Vatopedi Monastery.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/orthodox-traditions-detail-miraculous-icons-of-panagia-eleousa-and-panagia-vimatissa

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