Θάσος πληροφορίες για Μουσεία ,Ιστορία, Αξιοθέατα, Ήθη και Έθιμα, Φύση, Παραλίες, Διαμονή, Διασκέδαση, thassos, thasos

The monastery of Archangel Michael is located near the peripheriakos road.It is just before the village Aleke and on the way a you’re heading towards the city of Thasos. It is dedicated to the protector of the island, Archangel Michael and is used as a hermitage for nuns.This hermitage is spiritually dependent on the monastery Filotheou of the Holy Mount Athos. In the monastery they keep a piece of “Τιμίου Ύλου” ,that is a piece of one of the nails that were used in the crossing of Christ. It is the grace of God upon this relic that summons up a great number of pilgrims. Every year the second day of Easter,pilgrims (mainly from the village Theologos)carry the icon of the Saint from the place of this holy relic in Metochi(a little church of the monastery Theologos),to the monastery of the Archangel.They will sleep there for the night and the next day they'll carry the icon back, but this time through a very difficult path in the mountains.

The monastery of Panagouda is close to the road that leads to the mountain village Maries and is surrounded by many olive trees and pine trees. It is said that some time in the past, the icon of the Virgin Mary was stolen by pirates from the east and many unfortunate locals were slaughtered. Many years later, a woman dressed in black and with a bright halo around her, appeared in the dream of a young shepherd and suggested him that a church should be built wherever the miraculus icon would be found. When the young man wake up something strange happened...not far from his position,behind a bush,he could clearly smell myrrh. Curious as he was about the smell,he searched behind the bush and there he was, standing in awe in front of the miraculus icon.Thus, that particular spot was chosen for the new monastery. Nowadays only few monks live in the monastery and every year ,on the day dedicated to the Virgin Mary(15th of August),pilgrims come to pray to the icon.

The monastery of Saint Panteleimon is located approximately in the centre of the island and you reach it only through two roads.The one starts from Kazaviti and the other from Maries. Both roads are quiet rough.

It is located in the centre of the harbor, of the city Thasos.It is actually the city's most recognizable site. It's a two-storied building of the 19th century and nowadays holds many diverse cultural events.

The church of the Virgin Mary is in the village named Panagia (from which it took its name). It is propably the most imposing church of the island. Built in 1845,it evokes awe and devoutness to its visitors.The church was built in the basilikos style and has a tall,octagonal dome.The temple is decorated with carved wood by craftsmen from Volos and has five entrances.In its interior you can see: old pictures of the 14th-17th century,the old coins of the village(μπακίρες),the icon of the Virgin Mary the Pantovlepousa-the All-seeing-(the only icon with this name in all of Greece) and mainly you can admire the white and deep red flag from the time of the Crusades.It was the sign of Richard the Lionheart. In the 15th of August after the mass and the litany of the icon, a feast takes place in the village with music and plenty of food! Usually they offer meat with potatoes (/rice or onions) to the pilgrims.

The church of Saint Athanasios is in the central square of the traditional town named Kastro,in the centre of Thasos. It is said that it was built by the remnants of an ancient castle that stood in the area and that's why it is named Kastro(the greek word for castle). According to an old inscription,the church was erected in 1804. In the 18th of January,the day of the patron Saint,pilgrims from all over the island gather in Kastro to celebrate and have fun.There’s plenty of food and wine! Many times the feast lasts for days! Outside the church,people offer visitors the (κουρμπάνι) and wine in honor of the patron Saint.

The church of Saint Dimitrios is located near the central square of the mountainous village Theologos. It was built in 1803 and it's an excellent example of Thasian architecture. In its interior you can see a unique temple made from carved wood,for which the monk Ignatios Philotheitis,gave 18 years of his life to carve it.It depticts scenes from the Old and New Testament.

The church of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary is between the towns Rachoni and St. Georgios.It was built in the 19th century in a magical location among plane trees and mulberry trees and near a stream with crystal clear water.The church celebrates in the 15th of August and offers to its pilgrims the kourbani (κουρμπάνι ή κλουμπάνι,)a dish with beef and onions.

The church of Saint Nikolaos is in the centre of the city Thasos and was built in 835 B.C. on top of the ruins of an ancient temple. It is regarded as one of the oldest churches of the island and is dedicated to Saint Nikolaos,the protector of the sailors and the navy.

It is located between the villages Panagia and Thaso,on the right of the road on a high mount and among tall pine trees. At the entrance there is a plaque engraved with a blue cross. According to tradition,when a drunkard attempted to steal from the church,the angered Saint beat him to death!

It is in found in the northeast side of the village,near the road which lead to the beach (χρυσή αμμουδιά). There are many wonderful pine trees and plane trees around that area and a spring with cold crystal water. Many wonders that have happened in the village are attributed to the Saint. According to a tradition,when the village was infected by a plague, the Saint closed it in a bottle that is still kept in his church! He is celebrated in the 10th of February.

It is found close to the old road Limena-Panagia. It was built in 1818 at the place where the miraculus icon was found. It is dedicated to Saint Athanasios. Lately its narthex has been turned into a church.

It is located in an estate in the village Panagia and is dedicated to Saint Ioannis the Theologist. It was built around 1825-1830. He is also named Krasas(the Wine maker),because his celebration is in the same season that wine is produced.He is celebrated in the 9th of May and in the 26th of September

It is built in a pictursque location between the communities Theologos and Potamia.

It is found on a hill,southeast from the village Limenaria,near “Palataki”.It was built in 1888 and renovated in later years with the help of pilgrims. It is preserved in an excellent condition and it celebrates in the 6th of December in honor of Saint Nikolaos,the protector of sailors. The view is enchanting. You can see the magnificent Aegean Sea and the abandoned mines of Limenaria.