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August 15th: Traditions and customs for the Dormition of the Theotokos in every corner of Greece

From the eight-day celebration in Tinos and the pilgrimage of the faithful to Panagia Soumela, to the festivals and traditions on various islands of the country.

August 15 1940: The torpedoing of the Hellenic Navy cruiser “Elli” (photos)

The Italians torpedoed "Elli" as an attempt to drag Greece into the war