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The table of brotherhood

Thursday, 18 January 2018

The table of brotherhood An old Christian custom, according to the rule of Mount Athos, which is revived during the Christmas period in Tripotamos. Every year a family, whose leader is given the title of Kavos, must look after the village church, dedicated to “Isodia”. (Isodia is the entry of the Mother of God into

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Rodaria

Thursday, 18 January 2018

Rodaria We are talking about a special custom, revived on the first Sunday after Easter, during the big feast of Panagia Lakkotiani, in Isternia. It takes place after the end of the Divine Liturgy celebrated in Panaghia. Panaghia is the church which is located just outside the village. According to the custom, all pilgrims have

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“Kandilia”

Thursday, 18 January 2018

A “kandili” (“kandilia” in plural) is a small sized glass. It’s filled with a little water and oil and a wick on top which holds a flame. All orthodox churches have “kandilia”, many of them hung in front of icons. Lighting the “kandilia” in all chapels every Saturday afternoon and on the eve of major

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Klidonas

Thursday, 18 January 2018

Klidonas is revived on the Feast of Aghios Ioannis Fotaras June 24. The custom refers to a kind of popular divination usually celebrated on that day. A little earlier, each one of the villagers puts secretly an object into the Klidonas, which is sealed when the process is over. On the day of the celebration,

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Chirosfagia

Thursday, 18 January 2018

Chirosfagia Chirosfagia (slaughter of the pig) revived unabated to the present day in November and December, in the villages. Note that families usually breed at least one pig, which provides meat for the whole year, as well as “louza” (kind of sausage stuffed with meat), “glina” (fat), “pichti” (pieces of meat in a thick jelly)

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Agapi (Love)

Thursday, 18 January 2018

Agapi It is an ancient custom, revived every year on Easter Monday in Ktikados. Rooted in the early Christian time it is associated with the deep faith of Tinians in the Resurrection of Christ. Aim of this custom, called “agapi” (love), is that, on this very day, when the Resurrection of Jesus is celebrated, all

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Residence in Lia, Tinos

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

Louvaris Construction – Technical company A new constructions project, the first sustainable residence has just been completed in Lia, Tinos. Having adopted all green practices which gain field in constructions activity, the new residence is in total harmony with the imposing Cycladic landscape. While contributing to the overall beauty of the area. One of the

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Cultural Foundation of Tinos

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

Tinos Cultural Events, Conference and Exhibition Centre www.itip.gr The Cultural Foundation of Tinos is a private benefit, non-profit institution, sponsored and supported by the Sacred Foundation of the Church of the Annunciation. Purpose of the foundation is the research, study and promotion of historic cultural heritage of the island. Along with the natural and man-made

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T-OINOS – The Vineyard That “Talks”

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

“The vineyard that talks” and now…it speaks loudly all over the world. Strong winds, waterless soil and somewhere among the round granite boulders of Tinos – a bizarre island – you notice it. Having produced 20.000 bottles per year with a potential to reach shortly 30.000 bottles and many international articles, the time is ripe

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Meatmark

Wednesday, 20 December 2017

MEATMARK is a meat processing and packing company, with excellent specialization in poultry and with a wide variety of products. Having launched a series of high quality poultry products right from the start and for many years on end, the company then moved on to the pork meat production and distribution... In a constant effort