Orthodox parish

Monastery of St. George Koudounas (Aya Yorgi), Büyükada

Istanbul, Turkey

Hilltop Greek Orthodox monastery on Büyükada (Princes Islands) standing on the same site since 963; on 23 April thousands of pilgrims of all faiths climb the hill, many barefoot, unspooling thread as they pray.

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AddressYücetepe, Büyükada, Adalar, Istanbul

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FastingNo fast today

PaschaSunday, 2 May 2027

Monday 26 OctoberSt Demetrios the Myrrh-streaming

Sunday 8 NovemberSynaxis of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel

Saturday 21 NovemberEntrance of the Theotokos

Monday 30 NovemberSt Andrew the First-Called

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