Event· Iraklia· Greece — Cyclades
Agios Ioannis Cave Feast (Iraklia)
36° 49.7′ N · 25° 26.2′ E
Every late August a liturgy is celebrated deep inside Iraklia's Agios Ioannis cave for the feast of the Beheading of St John the Baptist.
Practical
Sailingissues gives the feast as 29 August; George Yachts gives the liturgy as 28 August (the eve). August brings the island's few visitors for it. Walk from Agios Georgios (about 90 minutes) or from Alimia bay (about 30 minutes). Bring a torch.
Best for
Joining a candle-lit cave liturgy
Season
28-29 August
Nearby
- Agios Ioannis Cave Hike (Iraklia)Right here
- Karvounolakkos Bay (Iraklia)0.4 NM away
- Vourkaria Bay (Iraklia)0.4 NM away
- Alimia Bay (Iraklia)0.7 NM away
- Alimia WWII Aircraft Wreck (Iraklia)0.7 NM away
- Mt Papas Summit Hike (Iraklia)0.7 NM away
- Panagia Village Feast (Iraklia, Aug 15)1 NM away
- To Steki (Panagia, Iraklia)1 NM away