The unique “Lanterns” of Tinos

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On the 30th of January, the finding of the miraculous icon of the Annunciation of Virgin Mary is celebrated. The afternoon of the day before, the Holy Icon is carried by a procession to the lower temple, called “Naos tis Evreseos”, and placed near the point where it was buried for long. In the evening a devotional is held, that is attended by a large number of believers.The next day an Archieratical Mass is held and then a Memorial and wreath laying on the Archbishop’s Gabriel bust.At about 2-3 pm there is a litany of the Holy Icon in the alleys of Tinos.

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