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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 28.11.2010

''myrtithia''

myrtitia on the 15th of august with the splendid interior of the the church from the chandeliers to housing of the icon, truly a holy place , that kytherians love..the church celebrates on the 15th august and the 24th september...hope toseeyou there next year on the 15th august... god bless.....

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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 26.11.2010

''THE ICON OF ICONS''

the icon of myrtithia, is paraded in the courtyard of the church ,on this occasion the icon is carried out of the church on the 15th august....''xpona pola'' ke tou xpono''

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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 18.11.2010

''AGIOS YANNIS''

one of the many agios yannis on the island, this one is just outside potamos and on the entry to agios theodoros, the church is on the main road , how many times have you passed this little church as you drive up and down the ''kythera freeway''

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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 18.11.2010

''agia ellessa''

one of the priests of the island leaves the famous entry of the lovely church of agia ellessa, after the service on the 1st august, if you are on the the island during august ,attend one of the other services on during that month eg, at agia ellessa or agia moni, you will be moved by the ceremony, it is a great morning with every one wishing you ''xpona pola'' you will feel a higher love for the rest of the day!! ''foutha sas ''

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submitted by Barbara Zantiotis on 01.11.2010

Panagia Myrtidiotissa 24/09/10

The procession of the icon.

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submitted by Barbara Zantiotis on 01.11.2010

Panagia Myrtidiotissa 24/09/10

On the way to the lovely service on this special day.

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submitted by Barbara Zantiotis on 31.10.2010

Agia Sofia

The small church at the entrance to the cave.

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submitted by George Poulos on 23.10.2010

Ayios Kosmas, Paleokastro

One of the most exciting events that occurred on the island this year was the opening up of the (ancient) church of Ayios Kosmas [there are many Ayios Kosmas on the island], on Paliokastro.

I was priveleged to be part of the financing (in Australia), and the discovery, on the island.

A real boys and girls own adventure!

As team leader John Fardoulis notes: "Kythera’s ancient capital was located on the Paleokastro mountain from approximately ...

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submitted by Barbara Zantiotis on 31.10.2010

Church at Kato Hora 27/09/10

Side view of one of the many churches in the Castle of Mylopotamos.

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submitted by Barbara Zantiotis on 31.10.2010

Church at Kato Hora 27/09/10

One of the many churches in the Castle of Mylopotamos.

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submitted by Barbara Zantiotis on 02.10.2010

Panagia Myrtidiotissa 23/09/2010

Lovely evening service with over fifteen priests in attendance.

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submitted by Barbara Zantiotis on 02.10.2010

Panagia Myrtidiotissa

Evening service on 23/09/2010. There were over fifteen priests in attendance and hundreds of people.

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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 16.09.2010

1ST AUGUST ... AGIA ELLESSA ... XPONA POLA.....

crowded agia ellessa on the 1st august, if you are in kythera in august go up the mountain to agia ellessa near the village of livadi, you will have a uplifting morning and the view is outstanding.

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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 16.09.2010

AGIA ELLESSA

one of the main churches of the island, also the view from up there will take your breath away, go up there late in the afternoon light a candle and watch the beautiful sunset,,,

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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 16.09.2010

AGIA ELLESSA

as your enter this lovely church is the candle stand to place your lite candle,and then '' i say a little prayer for you ... forever... forever.... god bless...

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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 16.09.2010

AGIA ELLESSEA

beautiful ceiling of agia ellessa , which clebrates on the 1st august, a lovely early morning church service.....

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submitted by Stephen Trifyllis on 05.09.2010

agia pelagia

agia pelagia at agia pelagia

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submitted by Zina Megaloconomos on 05.08.2010

Another beautiful church

the little church of Agios Minas tucked away on a cliff behind Mertithia

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submitted by Zina Megaloconomos on 04.08.2010

Family church

The Megaloconomos' family church: Panagia Orthigitria between Kato Livadi and Kalamos

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submitted by Zina Megaloconomos on 04.08.2010

Sotiros

Church in Kato Livadi