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great religious celebration and a day when many of the island residents
celebrate their name day is today, 20 October. It is Saint Gerasimos and
Artemios celebration and many churches on the island are dedicated to their
memory. Two of the biggest celebrations are in Firostefani and Vourvoulos. The beautiful main church of Firostefani with its blue dome, Agios Gerasimos, is located exactly on the path that connects Fira to Firostefani.
After the morning service today, a fair will follow with free food and wine for everyone, accompanied with live music.
Agios Artemios, the beautiful small church with the blue dome, on your left while driving from Vourvoulos to Oia on the road near the sea, celebrates today too. After the morning service, a fair will follow in a quiet and picturesque location.
Many other churches in Emporio, Messaria, Kontochori and elsewhere celebrate today. You will recognize them by their beautiful flags decorating them!
