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Festival of the Snakes — Panagia Fidiotissa (6–15 August)

Markopoulo, Kefalonia, Greece

Festival of the Snakes (Panagia Fidiotissa) — annual, approx August 6–15 in Markopoulo, Kefalonia. Famous panigiri where small harmless 'snakes of the Virgin', bearing cross-shaped markings, appear in and around the church each August; believed to bring blessings. Liturgy, music and village celebration.

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