Kefalonia Island. Ionian Aegean Greek Islands
Agios Gerasimos, Ancient Tree [click for our report...]
The Greek Island of Kefalonia, one of the Ionian group of Greek islands in the Aegean.
The Greek Island of Kefalonia, one of the Ionian group of Greek islands in the Aegean. The Greek Island of Kefalonia, one of the Ionian group of Greek islands in the Aegean.
The Greek Island of Kefalonia, one of the Ionian group of Greek islands in the Aegean.
The Greek Island of Kefalonia, one of the Ionian group of Greek islands in the Aegean.
The Greek Island of Kefalonia, one of the Ionian group of Greek islands in the Aegean.
The Greek Island of Kefalonia, one of the Ionian group of Greek islands in the Aegean. The Greek Island of Kefalonia, one of the Ionian group of Greek islands in the Aegean.
Agios Gerasimos, Ancient Tree

Saint Gerasimos is the patron saint of Kefalonia. He died in 1579 and was canonized in 1622. He was famous for helping those with mental illness. His relics lie at this monastery in a silver casket. Each year on his feast day (16th August) and on the anniversary of his death (20th October) there is a grand procession, in which his sarcophagus is paraded and laid under the ancient plane tree, which the Saint planted.

The Saint used to live and pray in a cave under this monastery and pilgrims come to the cave, to honour him

This is a beautiful place to visit. The buildings are so peaceful and the interior of the church will take your breath away: so much gold!

We reached the monastery via the Castle at Peratata. After so much climbing up to the castle, we were surprised to find that we were on a high plateau, with vineyards everywhere. It was much cooler than down at the coast, due to the altitude and a really pleasant trip out.

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