• St. Georgios, Elinta (April 23): A great celebration, taking place around the country church, during which and after Mass, everyone present is offered food and “souma”. In case of a sudden downpour, a small hall, opposite the church, offers a welcome shelter.
In the past, the villagers used to carry the icon of St. George all the way to the village on foot.
The person who made the greatest donation to the church could keep the icon in his home for a long time. However, this used to cause misunderstandings and, given the consumption of “ouzo”, the celebration usually ended in a fight. That’s why the local people still call this celebration “St. George, the quarrelsome”!
Nowadays the custom still holds, but the icon is carried in a car.
• Ag. Isidoros (May 14): The celebration takes place at a privately-owned country church, on the way to Anavatos. It has recently been renovated, and food is offered to the congregation after Mass.
• On the eve of St. Paul and Peter’s (June 28) celebration, the icon of the Saints, which is kept in St. George’s church is offered a whole-night Mass (8 p.m. to 01 a.m.), followed by a dinner for the congregation.
• Virgin Mary’s Birthday (Sept. 9) is celebrated at a small country church in the area of “Vlavaika”, 100 m before we enter the village.
• St George’s “messa krevati” (Nov. 3) is celebtated on the village square and signals the beginning of winter. Food, mainly composed of snails, is offered on the day, but the Mass usually starts on the eve (Nov. 2nd). |


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