Event· Samos· Greece — Dodecanese, Sporades & North Aegean

Feast of Panagia Vrontiani (Samos)

37° 47.1′ N · 26° 50.9′ E · approximate

On September 8, the Birth of the Virgin, locals celebrate at the Monastery of Panagia Vrontiani, the old monastery near the village of Vourliotes.

Practical

A traditional panigiri with church service, food and music (Greeka). The monastery is near Vourliotes above Kokkari (Greek Wikipedia); reach it by taxi or hire car from Kokkari or Vathy. Position is Vourliotes village (approx) - the monastery is nearby, not at this point.

Best for

An early-autumn monastery feast

Season

September 8