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St. Gerasimos

Kefalonia, Greece

Featured Review : Adjacent to the church is the unmarked entrance to the monastery. Not too difficult to spot once you know it’s there! This we KNEW was the place where Saint Gerassimos was entombed, and although I have no strong religiou...See Full Review

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Ministry Of St. Gerasimos

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Jan* from Wolverhampton, United Kingdom
  • February 1, 2007
Ministry Of St. Gerasimos
Quote: Agios Gerasimos is the patron saint of the Island. A celebration takes place every August 16 and October 20. Gerasimos was born in Trikala of Corinthia and was a member of the famous Notaras family. He became a monk and spent twelve... Read the full St. Gerasimos review

From journal Greek Ionian Islands

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The Monastery of Saint Gerassimos

  • 4 out of 5 stars by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
  • September 11, 2006
The Monastery of Saint Gerassimos
Quote: Adjacent to the church is the unmarked entrance to the monastery. Not too difficult to spot once you know it’s there! This we KNEW was the place where Saint Gerassimos was entombed, and although I have no strong religious affinity, I could not help... Read the full St. Gerasimos review

From journal In Search of Saint Gerassimos

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The Church of Saint Gerassimos

  • 4 out of 5 stars by MichaelJM from Nottingham, England
  • September 11, 2006
The Church of Saint Gerassimos
Quote: This church, built in a commanding spot of the valley, demands respect even before you get within walking distance. Its huge proportions dominate the surrounding landscape. It’s been built in classical form, and as such, there is not a great deal... Read the full St. Gerasimos review

From journal In Search of Saint Gerassimos

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The Feast of St. Gerasimos

  • 4 out of 5 stars by GB from Devizes from Devizes, United Kingdom
  • October 20, 2005
The Feast of St. Gerasimos
Quote: St Gerasimos is as synonymous with Kefalonia as St. George is to England. Although I shall include an entry on his monastery in a later journal, no entry for Lassi would be complete without a mention for this most revered of Greek saints.  St... Read the full St. Gerasimos review

From journal Lazy Days in Lassi, Kefalonia

St Gerasimos Feast Day Celebrations

  • 5 out of 5 stars by Greek Kat from South Bay, California
  • June 12, 2005
Quote: St Gerasimos is the patron saint and protector of Kefallonia. In the village of Valsamata, there is a monastery and two churches in honor of this saint, whose full body is found in a crypt in the church. Each year, on August 16 (date of death) and... Read the full St. Gerasimos review

From journal Kefalonia, Greece