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The Dormition of the Virgin Mary is a feast of the Christians, which is celebrated on August 15. In Greece, it is pompously celebrated in many parts around the country, and it is also called “Little Easter in the summer.”
n Amorgos Island, whose patroness is the Holy Mother (Hozoviotissa), the biggest festival of August is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. There are several churches in Amorgos in Her name, but cetrainly, the first among them is the Virgin Mary “Epanochoriani” in Langada of Aegiali. A point of reference for all Gialites wherever they may live. This church also has ancient roots and rich history.
In the festival for the Virgin Mary “Epanochoriani” church, the feast is also famous for the local specialties, “patatato” and “ksidato”, and the “legendary” psimeni raki of Amorgos.

Agioi Anargiroi in Tholaria. Local food (patatato) is offered, followed by feasting and dancing.

Everyone in Amorgos will have something to say about the festival of Agia Paraskevi (July 25-26), in Kato Meria, where up to 3.000 people participate. It is one of the biggest festivals in the Cyclades and that is why, beside the church, spacious facilites that include cells for hospitality, storage rooms, kitchens etc. have been created. The preparations begin 10 days before the celebration. They cook 14 cauldrons of ‘patatato’ and others of so-called ‘kofto’ (wheat poridge with Amorgian myzithra cheese), or of ‘xidato’ which looks like chopped tripe.

Christ’s Metamorphosis. It is celebrated with wine and live performances at the Chora’s square (Loza).