GREECE – FAITHFUL GATHER AT PANAGIA CHRYSOSKALITISSA AHEAD OF THE ASSUMPTION14/14
Faithful Gather at Panagia Chrysoskalitissa on the Eve of the Assumption

Faithful Gather at Panagia Chrysoskalitissa on the Eve of the Assumption

CHANIA, GREECE – AUGUST 14, 2026: Orthodox faithful attend religious services at the Holy Monastery of Panagia Chrysoskalitissa, near Elafonissi in western Crete, on the eve of the Feast of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary. Worshippers gathered at the historic monastery for prayers and services ahead of the August 15 feast, one of the most important celebrations in the Orthodox Christian calendar. Photo: Antonis Zouridakis / MedPress

Chania, CRETE, Greece
Photo ID: DSCF7188
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Author: Antonis Zouridakis
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Photo size: 26.0 Mpixels (74.3 MB uncompressed) - 6240x4160 pixels (20.8x13.9 in / 52.8x35.2 cm at 300 ppi)
Photo keywords: Antonis Zouridakis, Assumption, August 15, Chania, Chrysoskalitissa Monastery, Crete, Dormition, Elafonissi, faith, Greece, Greek Orthodox Church, MedPress, Orthodox Christianity, Panagia Chrysoskalitissa, religion, religious pilgrimage, religious tradition, Virgin Mary, worshippers
GREECE – FAITHFUL GATHER AT PANAGIA CHRYSOSKALITISSA AHEAD OF THE ASSUMPTION14/14