Today, July 20th, our church celebrates the memory of Prophet Elias. There is this little church on the hills of Ymetus above my house, and we went up there for the vespers ceremony. It is a steep path and not in the best condition and what makes it worse, we have high temperatures the last few days in Athens. They were still high in the evening. But we said we would give it a try. And the view from up there was rewarding.
Του προφήτη Ηλία σήμερα και γιορτάζει αυτό το μικρό εκκλησάκι στον Υμηττό, πάνω από την Γλυφάδα. Είπαμε ν' ανεβούμε χθές βράδυ για τον εσπερινό. Ήταν λιγάκι δύσκολα μια και το μονοπάτι δεν είναι από τα καλύτερα και οι θερμοκρασίες ήταν υψηλές, αλλά η θέα από εκεί πάνω είναι φανταστική.
such beautiful scenes. thanks for sharing it with us - and for braving the heat.
ReplyDeleteI think these photos prove it was worth the effort and more so. It does look like a steep climb, but you are right the view is breathtaking. Your city is so large. I had no idea. The church, how beautiful it is. A nice celebration.
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Wow! What gorgeous views of the cityscape, sea, and sunset.
ReplyDeleteThis little church, high in the hills of a land so far away, is, for one moment in time.. in my grasp, sight and mind.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your wonderful journey.
Η θέα όντως ωραία...προσοχή στην ζέστη....είπαμε δεν κυκλοφορούμε
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very good pictures of the celebrations! The panorama is impressive
ReplyDeleteAn extremely nice view.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful photos - especially like the sunset photos. That last one is just so nice as well. Very nice post.
ReplyDeleteSuch an incredible place, so much beauty and wonderful views! Your photos are superb as always. Hope you and your family had a cooling break from the heat and the political turmoil!
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Sylvia sent me. I love that banner. Vespers looks like a beautiful experience up there.
ReplyDeleteThese are great shots! It's so interesting to see your city from up here.
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