Just as every year, from the feast of the Transfiguration of Christ till
the feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos, or from August 6th to the
15th, snakes appear in a wondrous manner in two villages of Kefallonia
with chapels dedicated to the Dormition of the Theotokos, in Markopoulo
and Arginia, that appear to worship among the pilgrims who flock to
these chapels, and venerate of their own accord the icon of the Panagia.
Many noted miracles are associated with these snakes.
For more information: Panagia Fidousa (Snakes of the Panagia) Resource Page
It was reported by the Greek press, that three snakes of the Panagia made their appearance this year on August 8th in Markopoulo; last year two snakes had appeared there on August 8th. In Agrinia two snakes appeared on August 6th. Last year it was three snakes that appeared on August 8th. Therefore, in 2024 a total of five snakes have appeared, just like last year.
For more information: Panagia Fidousa (Snakes of the Panagia) Resource Page
It was reported by the Greek press, that three snakes of the Panagia made their appearance this year on August 8th in Markopoulo; last year two snakes had appeared there on August 8th. In Agrinia two snakes appeared on August 6th. Last year it was three snakes that appeared on August 8th. Therefore, in 2024 a total of five snakes have appeared, just like last year.
At their
appearance, the bells rang joyfully to announce their arrival. It is not
reported if more snakes have made their appearance in the past few
days. All photos in this post were taken in both Markopoulo and Agrinia this year.
Markopoulo
Agrinia
