A perfect blend of nature and the beauty of man’s creation, the monastery symbolizes man’s tribute to the Holy Mother. Built into the face of a cliff, it provides a breathtaking view of the sparkling blue waters of the Aegean Sea. It is with no doubt, the pride of Amorgos,

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Experience Amorgos by walking, here the path number 3 Itonia.

The walk pursues a cultural journey of 4000 years as the path linking the two ancient cities Minoa and Arkesini. The name of the path refers to the rural feast in honor of Athena Itonia. The path passes the important archaeological sites of Minoa and Arkesini (Kastri), Rachoula and the Tower of Agia Triada, canyons and beaches (Foinikies – Ag.Saranta – Tyrokomo) and chapels (Ag.Thekla – Ag. Forty – Ag.Nikolaos Kamari) with Byzantine frescoes (frescos).

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To watch live the Holy Week liturgies, please visit the Municipality’s channel on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOYdskZByX1SuTKshSqIWkg

PROGRAM FOR THE WHOLY WEEK

PALM SUNDAY 12/4
All Saints Chora
Time: 07:00

Agios Spyridon Vroutsi
Times 19:00

HOLY MONDAY 13/4
Analipseos of Sotiros Potamou
Time: 7.00

Panagia Katapoliani
Time: 19.30

HOLY TUESDAY 14/4
Analipseos of Sotiros Potamou
Time: 7.00

Agios Onoufrios Arkesini
Time: 19:30

HOLY WEDNESDAY 15/4
Analipseos of Sotiros Potamou
Time: 6.00

Agios Ioannis Chrysostomos Akrotiri Tholaria
Time: 17:00

HOLY THURSDAY 16/4
Agios Ioannis Chrysostomos Akrotiri Tholaria
Time: 7:00

Agios Spyridon Vroutsi
Time: 19:00

GOOD FRIDAY 17/4
Agios Georgios Katapolon
Time: 9.00

Evangelismos of Theotokou Xora
Time: 19:00

HOLY SATURDAY 18/4
Agios Georgios Katapola
Time: 7.00

Agios Ioannis Chrysostomos Akrotiri Tholaria
Time: 23:00

PASCHA EASTER SUNDAY 19/4
Evangelismos of Theotokou Xora
Time: 18:00

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The islanders can online get a pre-filled Special Occupancy Certificate of the Independent Public Revenue Authority (AADE) at Taxisnet. The certificate is a most for permanent residents of the islands that wish to return to their place of residence.

You find your certificate at https://www.aade.gr/bebaiosi-katoikias-eidikis-hrisis, where you log in with your codes.

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Fava is cheap and healthy Greek “farmer food” made of yellow peas, Pisum sativum. It’s full of minerals and also called the “poor meat” as it is rich in protein and can replace meat.

Fava is an endemic legume adapted to the local clime of Cyclades, with its dry and warm summers and mild winters. All agricultural work is done by hand, and the harvest is in May.

 
The Amorgians cook it slowly and patiently, only in water, letting it bring an unusual sweetness. Season it with slices of onion, lemon juice and olive oil. For the recipe, click here…

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Come 1 of March and celebrated the festival of Kapetanis. It is celebrated both in Tholaria and Langada the last Sunday before the Easter fast. One boy from the village is chosen to be the Kapetanios and he “selects” the girl who is his love. You get served wine and food accompanied by traditional music and dance until the next morning…

Or why not spend Easter on Amorgos 11-19/4. The island is a magic place during Easter, some customs are still celebrated from the Byzantine period. On the Good Friday the scent of sage and oregano will be all over the island, spread spread on the streets which is light up by candles when the “Epitaphios” passes. On Easter Saturday at midnight the liturgy ends with blessing and lightning of the “lambadas” (Easter candles) then everyone go outside to enjoy the fantastic fireworks. The fast breaks in the night with the traditional soap “Mageritsa”. The Easter Sunday brings a special sense of Amorgos when everyone has the goat turning over the fire. In the afternoon people are gathering in the village for the burning of Judas and the children are participating in traditional games.

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The Tholarians play the ancient form of bowling, which the locals call “ball”. The “balls” consist of 9 wooden poles, which are chipped on top and take the form of a bottle. Eight of them are about twice the size of a bottle of beer while the ninth is smaller, about half of the others.

The “balls” are placed in a regular quadrilateral form. Each player tries, from a specified distance, to knock down as many “balls” as possible. For each “ball” someone knocks down he gets one point. The exception is the smallest, which is placed in the middle and is scored 9 points. It’s the so-called “Nine”.

The balls need to be very durable because of the hard blows they receive. The best are made of yarn or fig root, which makes them hard but still they retain their elasticity.
The “balls” are played by two teams. Each group can have up to 4 people. The game ends when a team achieves exactly 31 points.

In Langada the “balls” players are divided into two groups, consisting of two or three players, so-called “balladers”. Each player has at his disposal two wooden balls of different dimensions and weights, depending on his choice.

The reference point of the game is a small ball, called the “cost”. The team which throw at least one ball closest to the “cost” wins the lot. The more balls one team has near the “cost” the more points they earn. The game ends when a team gains exactly 21 points.

The “balladers” of Langada give names to their balls, in the old times they used to give them the nickname of the best players. The prize for the winning team used to be doughnuts, today it is raki with meze.

Published in Explore Nature Magazine (No 5)

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