Evening Liturgy at Kioni Chapel
Worshippers attend by boat or on foot; the service ends as dusk falls.
Jul 20
Feast of Prophet Elias
Πανηγύρι Προφήτη Ηλία
Vathy, Ithaca, Greece
Jul 20, 2026Expected
Each July 20, the village of Kioni on Ithaca keeps the feast of the Prophet Elias. Residents travel by boat or footpath to the small seaside chapel for the evening liturgy, in a panigyri that brings the saint, usually honored on high hilltops, down to the water's edge.
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Day 1 · Jul 20
Beachside Festivity
Participants dance to live local music on the beach; tables of food and wine are shared among friends and family under moonlight.
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Ιερός Ναός Προφήτου Ηλία
Vathy, Ithaca, Greece
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Faithfully listen during service; join communal dancing respectfully afterwards.
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Casual event; visitors are welcome to join dances, but religious service demands respectful...
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Crowd level: moderate.
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Free events are available.
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Feast of Prophet Elias
Πανηγύρι Προφήτη Ηλία
Vathy, Ithaca, Greece
Each July 20, the village of Kioni on Ithaca keeps the feast of the Prophet Elias. Residents travel by boat or footpath to the small seaside chapel for the evening liturgy, in a panigyri that brings the saint, usually honored on high hilltops, down to the water's edge.
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Prophet Elias is traditionally venerated in high places or atop hills; the chapel in Kioni is an unusual seaside site. The festival honors the Prophet as a summer saint (aligned with abundant sun). It is part of the local pattern of honoring patron saints in each village. The Kioni feast reflects Ithacan hospitality – people of all villages gather with their families and boats to join the celebration, reinforcing community bo...
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Day 1Jul 20Approximate
Evening Liturgy at Kioni Chapel
Worshippers attend by boat or on foot; the service ends as dusk falls.
Beachside Festivity
Participants dance to live local music on the beach; tables of food and wine are shared among friends and family under moonlight.
How to show up well
first-timer tips
Plan the timing
Faithfully listen during service; join communal dancing respectfully afterwards.
Read the local rhythm
Casual event; visitors are welcome to join dances, but religious service demands respectful silence and attire.
Ask before close-up photos
Ask permission
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Jul 20, 2026
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Vathy, Ithaca
Ionian Islands
Cost
Free public events available
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Families welcome
Very High visitor welcome
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