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Orthodox religious festivals in Greece

Overview

Religious festivities and liturgical services were held across different Greek locations in late September and early October 2026.

In Kythira, Metropolitan Nektarios of Corfu, Paxos, and the Diapontian Islands participated in celebrations for the feast day of the Holy Monastery of Panagia Myrtidiotissa. The event included Hierarchical Vespers and a Divine Liturgy attended by local representatives and faithful.

Following this, in Ierapetra, Metropolitan Kyrillos of Ierapetra and Sitia led a religious vigil honoring the Panagia Gorgoepekoú at the Holy Temple of Saint Nikonas. The vigil featured various liturgical services, including the Great Panegyric Vespers and traditional Byzantine hymns.

Entities

Metropolitan Kyrillos of Ierapetra and Sitia · Metropolitan Serafeim of Kythira · Kythira · Holy Monastery of Panagia Myrtidiotissa · Metropolitan Nektarios of Corfu

Timeline

  1. [CULTURE] 4 sources
    Ierapetra hosts religious vigil for Panagia Gorgoepekoú

    Metropolitan Kyrillos of Ierapetra and Sitia led a religious vigil honoring the Panagia Gorgoepekoú at the Holy Temple of Saint Nikonas in Ierapetra.

  2. [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Metropolitan Nektarios visits Kythira for religious feast

    Metropolitan Nektarios of Corfu visited Kythira on September 23-24, 2026, to participate in the religious feast of the Holy Monastery of Panagia Myrtidiotissa.

Sources

corfutvnews.gr · dogma.gr · emvolos.gr · larissanet.gr · orthodoxtimes.gr