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ORTHODOXY
For the orthodox world, Tinos is what Hollywood is for every actor. Awe, joy and devotion are some of the feelings that one shares from the very first moment he gets down from the ship. Here, the religious element is so intense that its energy seems to vibrate the entire island.
CATHOLICISM
In 1390 Tinos becomes Venetian state and changes. Italians and other Europeans arrive at the island. In order to reinforce and strengthen the local catholic flock, people –mostly farmers- are asked to become Catholics in exchange for money. Most families say yes and in this way 25-30 parishes are formed in the villages which are founded later. Every village also constitutes a parish.
Read more +19 December 2017 in Dogmas, ReligionChapels
White specks The architect Maria Vidalis analyzes the strategic position of chapels to the landscape of Tinos as well as their connection with the villages and their people. At the two hundred km² of Tinos, there are around seven hundred and fifty chapels, sparse over cultivable land, close to paths or at the tops of
Read more +18 January 2023 in Art Snaps, Beaches, Culture, Dogmas, Events, General, HistoryLet’s go the way we used to: The history of Tinos
The rich history of Tinos and its traditions Sometimes, time goes by merciless. Other times, we enjoy every day pleasantly like “tsibity” cheese pie with cold water. This is “ Hydrousa” or Tinos with its long history and its traditions. How everything began The island of Aeolus, as it is known today, because of the
Read more +30 December 2020 in ReligionMegalochari of Tinos Island
Discover the rich and interesting history of the Megalochari church and the discovery of the Icon. How the miraculous Icon was discovered A lot of things have been said about the Icon of the Annunciation of Virgin Mary. The discovery of the Icon was considered a divine omen for the Turkish occupation. Since the discovery,