Lihada Evia Panagia Lihada Church Evia Island Greece Agios Georgios Lihada


The Greek Islands are known throughout the world for being one of the most beautiful and inspiring holiday locations. The perfect whitewashed houses, set against a backdrop of blue sky and sea create a landscape that is unlike any other in the world.
The island of Evia, located to the east of Central Greece, is the second largest of all the Greek islands, and is a place filled with immense beauty, inspiration, magic, and traditions and wonderfully diverse landscapes. Located in the picturesque and tranquil region of Agios Georgios, in the Lihada area of Northern Evia, is the stunning "Panagia Lihada Church". The church is home to the miraculous icon of "Panagia", the mother of Jesus Christ. The church is an important historic symbol to the people of the village, as well as the rest of Evia. All visitors to this region of Northern Evia should pay a visit to the church to admire the stunning interior decorations, and the impressive works of religious art.
The "Panagia Lihada Church" is one with a very interesting history, as well as containing some beautiful icons, frescoes and religious decorations. There are several celebrations and festivals that take place at the church during the year, to which all visitors are welcome to attend and join in with the festivites. The biggest of the celebrations takes place on the 15th August, the day of Panagia's death. The 29th Decemeber sees the celebrations for the name day of Panagia. For visitors to Evia who are staying in Agios Georgios or Lihada, or who be simply passing through, it is the perfect opportunity to visit this truly unique and magical church.

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