Saint John the Russian 6h
- 6,5 Hours
- 1-11 People
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- Private Tour
Saint John the Russian Tour
St. John the Russian The tour includes a trip to the village of Prokopi on about. Euboea, visiting the church of St. John the Russian (his holy relics are kept here), free time for a walk around the village, return to Athens with a check-in, on the way, to a tavern (at the request of the client), free time for food.
The Church of St. John the Russian is located in Prokopi and is dedicated to the saint. One of the most famous places of pilgrimage not only in Eubia but also in Greece is the monastery of St. John the Russian, located in Prokopi in the north of Eubia. The relics of the saint, transported from Prokopi in Central Asia by believing refugees, are stored in the temple.
Saint John the Russian was born in Russia around 1690. When the war between Russia and Turkey began in 1711, he participated in the battles but was taken prisoner by the Turks. Thus he fell into slavery. After some time, his master, a Mameluke, returns to his native village of Urgup (Prokopi) in Asia Minor to Cappadocia and brings a captive with him. Here, after long and persistent attempts, the Turks abandoned the idea of making John a co-religionist. Thanks to his diligence and integrity in matters of faith, he is respected by local Christians and Muslims.
His life in the village is accompanied by miraculous events that point to John being chosen by God. When he dies, the owner allows Christians to bury him with full honors in the local church of St. George. Here, from all over Cappadocia, not only Christians but also Turks come for a miracle to his relics… In 1924, during the exchange of population between Turkey and Greece, residents of the village of Prokopi from Turkey moved here to about. Euboea, they found here the village of the same name Prokopi. They bring with them the relics of St. Pilgrims come to the relics of St. John the Russian for a cure. It is believed that the Saint helps children well, especially those with drug addiction.
Every year on May 27 – the day of the memory of the saint – thousands of believers come to honor and pray to the saint. Christians from all over the world flock to bow to him and call for help in difficult times.
On the eve of the feast of the saint, many believers – on May 26 – but also on May 27 go on foot to the temple to worship, covering a distance of 30 to 50 kilometers, as a sign of their living faith. Prokopi is located 50 km from Chalkis, but the route is wonderful and you will definitely enjoy it.
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Saint Patapius Τour
- 6 Hours
- 1-11 People
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This tour includes a visit to the Monastery of Blessed Patapius and Lake Vulyagmini. At a distance of 14 km. from the town of Loutraki, on the road to Perachora, on one of the spurs of the Geranian Mountains, above the calm waters of the Corinth Canal, at an altitude of about 700m. above sea level rises the majestic monastery of Blessed Patapius.
The Holy Monastery of Agios Patapios in Gerania is located 14 km from Loutraki and belongs to the Holy Diocese of Corinth, Sicyon, Zemenos, Tarsus, and Polypheus. The monastery was built on the slope of the peak at a height of 650 m around a small cave, which was originally used as a skete, but then, by the care of the clergy and laity, took the form of a pavilion.
144 spirally carved steps lead to its territory. It was built in 1952 by Metropolitan Procopius of Corinth in honor of the monk Patapius, who devoted his whole life to serving God. Currently, the cave of Blessed Patapius is located in the northwestern part of the monastery and has an altar carved into the rock. Inside the cave, Byzantine frescoes of the 13th century have been preserved. Remarkable frescoes also adorn the new Church of the Assumption of the Virgin. There are currently 40 nuns living in the monastic cells.
Next, you have to get acquainted with the unique creation of nature, the lake with seawater Lake. Vouliagmeni. It was formed as a result of tectonic processes. The waters, much more saline than the open sea (renewed by the action of the tides every six hours), are shallow at first and then deepen sharply. They are considered very warm and allow you to swim until late autumn. The lake is connected to the sea by a narrow strait. On its shores, a settlement of the I and II periods of the Early Helladic period was found. Its length is two kilometers, its width is one kilometer, and its depth is presumably 40 m. This is an unusually picturesque place surrounded by mountains. Around the lake, numerous taverns invite visitors to enjoy delicious and fresh seafood, a variety of Greek cuisine against the backdrop of the unique beauty of the lake. In your free time, you can swim and sunbathe.
Individual Excursion St. Patapius and Lake. Vouliagmeni The tour includes: moving to the monastery of Blessed Patapius with a possible stop at the Corinth Canal, visiting the monastery, moving to the lake. Vouliagmeni, time for food (bathing), return to Athens. Excursion to the monastery of St. Patapius and the Blue Lake Vouliagmeni.
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