Upcoming Events

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Dec
25
Fri
Christmas Day
Dec 25 all-day
Jan
1
Fri
New Years Day
Jan 1 all-day
Oct
28
Thu
Η Επέτειος του ΟΧΙ – “Ochi Day”
Oct 28 all-day

Celebration of Greece’s refusal to yield to the powers of the Axis in 1940.

In October 1940, Benito Mussolini, backed by Germany, demanded to occupy Greece. General Ioannis Metaxas famously responded “Ochi!” – “No!” in Greek.

Dec
25
Sat
Christmas Day
Dec 25 all-day
Jan
1
Sat
New Years Day
Jan 1 all-day
Feb
24
Thu
Τσικνοπέμπτη – ‘Smokey Thursday’
Feb 24 all-day

Mar
7
Mon
Καθαρά Δευτέρα – Clean Monday
Mar 7 all-day
Mar
25
Fri
Greek Independence Day
Mar 25 all-day

Independence Day Molyvos 2013On March 25, 1821 the Bishop of Patra, Germanos, began the uprising that started the War for Independence. Today it is celebrated with parades by school children in many villages on the island. Independence Day also coincides with the religious Feast of the Annunciation, so it is also a religious festival.

Apr
22
Fri
Μεγάλη Παρασκευή – Good Friday
Apr 22 all-day

The festivities begin on Good Friday with Η περιφορά του Επιταφίου “perifora tou epitafiou”, a candlelit procession of a shrouded funeral bier that is carried through the city streets to the local church.

Apr
24
Sun
Κυριακή του Πάσχα – Easter Sunday
Apr 24 all-day