Agios Mamas: The Village of Weavers

In the village, you'll find several churches, including Agios Mamas, the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary, and Agios Georgios. Unfortunately, the Dormition of the Virgin Mary Church was burnt by the Turks and has remained unrestored since then. Nestled high in the Agios Mamas Mountains, you'll discover the chapel of the Holy Cross, while construction is underway for the chapel of St John the Russian.

In the village, the tradition of exquisite weaving is meticulously preserved, alongside the traditional Cretan wedding customs.

Various events are celebrated in the village, including ‘Panigyri’ (the Fair) and the feast of Agios Mamas, which takes place on 1^st and 2^nd September. Additionally, there's ‘Mitato Day’, celebrated in a traditional mitato (traditional shepherd’s shelter) in the Agios Mamas Mountains, held annually in mid-June.

Info: Municipality of Mylopotamos

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