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15th August – The Assumption of Mary

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Greek people are strongly connected to the celebration of the 15th August, as on that day the Assumption of Mary is celebrated. On this day believers do not mourn, however, they goodbye in a festive way the Mother of God. In some villages of Pelion, the procession of the Holy Icon of the Assumption occurs and then there is a feast.

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Pinakates: The celebration of the 15^th August is realized in magnificence at the church of the Nativity of Mary, renovated at the last years, which is located at the yard of the Holy Temple of Holy Cross. A women’s group chants the praise for Mary and there is an epitaph procession.

Trikeri: At the Eve of the Assumption of Mary, the 14th August, there is a vesper at the church and after that there is a great feast at the square with live music and the locals dancing up to the first morning hours.