# Orthodox religious festivals in Greece

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/orthodox-religious-festivals-in-greece
> Updated: 2026-10-02T18:27:31.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

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.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-02: 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.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/ierapetra-hosts-religious-vigil-for-panagia-gorgoepeko

### 2026-09-25: 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.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/metropolitan-nektarios-visits-kythira-for-religious-feast

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