Although the night of July 1st in Amorgos is marked by the celebration in Aegiali, the preparation for the festival of Agioi Anargyroi begins several days before in the village old Tholaria with a series of religious customs. A great church service, the procession of the holy image of Agioi Anargyroi and afterwards traditional Amorgian “patato” and “xydato” are offered free of charge, while on fasting days (Wednesday or Friday) locals and visitors are given fasting food.

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