Pilgrims visit the panormitis monastery for the feast of the archangels

Pilgrims gather at the Panormitis monastery on the Greek island of Symi to celebrate the feast of the Archangels.

Visitors receive a traditional meal at Megali Trapeza, a communal dining area within the monastery. The event involves participants following local customs, such as placing small brooms in front of an icon of Archangel Michael. People also send messages to the monastery by placing letters inside bottles and casting them into the sea.

The celebration includes coffee served with fresh milk and specific flavors of food that follow long-standing local traditions. These rituals serve as a way for the community to honor the religious holiday and maintain cultural customs on the island.