Programme for Saint Dionysios Celebrations.

photo by Babis Sigouros

From 23 to 26 August 2025, Zakynthos commemorates the Transfer of Saint Dionysios’ sacred Relic from the islands of Strofades.

• On Saturday, 23 August at exactly 11.00a.m the second senio (announcement) will begin with 12 cannon shots, church bells ringing across the Island. Residents will also join in by sounding off their guns and ferry boats their horns.  
  
• at 7 pm, The Metropolitan Archbishop Dionysios descends from the Monastery to the Church, followed by a Doxology, procession of the relic, and Resurrection Vespers.

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photo by Babis Sigouros

• The main celebration is Sunday, 24 August with a Vigil at 2 am.
  
• At 7.30a.m  The Morning Service of the Divine Liturgy.
  
• At 19.30p.m The main procession will take place around Zakynthos Town. 
• Fireworks display when the Holy relics return to St. Dionysios church.

photo by Dionysios Papantonis

On Tuesday, August 26, 2025, at 8:30 in the morning, an Episcopal Liturgy will be held. 
At 11:00 a.m the third senio, will also commence across Zakynthos whilst the procession of the sacred Relic of Saint Dionysios takes place inside the Holy Church and is returned to the Holy Reliquary .

photo credit to original owner

Zakynthos Informer would like to remind you that during the senio, the tradition of celebrating the announcement will include cannon shots from Zakynthos Town, church bells will chime across the island, ferry boats will sound their horns whilst across the island residents will join in with the sounding of their shot guns. We would also like to remind you that if you have anyone or animal that is noise sensitive to take necessary precautions.

photo by Hmera news Zakynthos

​Visit the Agios Dionysios trade fair next to Zakynthos port, open daily for shopping and entertainment. The annual market runs 24 hours a day from Friday, August 22 to Tuesday, August 26. Enjoy entertainment at Luna Park and sample local and Greek delicacies.