CULTURAL EVENTS - FESTIVALS

Date	Title	Description
4 July	The Feast of Saint Andrew (Saint’s Day)	A glorious Devine Service is performed in exaltation of Patron Saint Andrew, followed by a procession during which the Saint’s relics are carried around the town.
20 July	The Feast of Prophet Ilias	The country chapel overlooks the hilltop of “Agios Lias” (St Ilias) which is the physical boundary of the bay of Eresos. This beautiful landscape is where the festival of Ai Lia (Agios (St) Ilias) is held. Evening prayer is held on the eve and the time-honoured vigil is held through the night. Devine service is performed on the day of the feast and the festival follows.
27 July	Feast of Saint Panteleimon	The picturesque country church is located in the “Portos” area (on the Eresos - Mesotopos road). Evening prayer is held on the eve before the Feast and a festival is held on the day of the feast.
6 August	Our Saviour’s Day	A sublime country chapel built in a plain (“Psynia” area) is consacrated to Jesus Christ. Its festival takes place on the 6^th of August welcoming many exaltors.
15 August	The Feast of Virgin Mary	The village and church celebrates the Feast of Our Lady on the 15^th of August. Many pilgrims flock in order to go to evening prayer and Devine Service on the eve of the Feast.
The first fortnight of August	Cultural Events	The Municipality and Cultural Centre “Theophrastus” hold popular art exhibitions, contests and concerts during the first fortnight of August.