the church of Saint Spyridonas in Corfu Town on th Greek Island of Corfu

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Spyridonas became the patron saint of the island because he protected Corfu two times from the plague in 1554 and in 1630, once from the famine and in 1716 he chased the Turks away. These four great miracles are commemorated with as many processions. The official date of the celebration of Saint Spyridonas is on 12th of December, but exactly four times per year (11 August, first Sunday of November, Palm Sunday and Holy Saturday) his relics are carried around the streets of the city, in memory of the miraculous actions that saved Corfu and its inhabitants. If you are on the island in one of these dates go to the old town to see the procession and after to listen the most important musical bands of the island, so you will enjoy yourselves as anywhere there is a party atmosphere.

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Size: 3448px × 4592px
Location: Kerkira, Corfu, Greece
Photo credit: © Brenda Kean / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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