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The Feast of Agios Paisios in Zofria Ano Liosiontranslated

July 8, 2026 · 1 min read

On Saturday July 11 and Sunday July 12, the Holy Chapel of Agios Paisios of Agioreitos celebrates in the garden of the Holy Church of Agios Georgios in the district of Zofria Ano Liosion. The Feast of Agios Paisios will take place according to the following schedule:

The Holy Chapel of Agios Paisios is located on Isokratou Street in Zofria.

Access for those who do not have a means of transport is easy. One can go to the Church by the following city buses:

Bus 711 St. Attica - Zofria

Bus 879 Acharnai – Elefsina

Bus 878 Acharnai – Elefsina

The Holy Church is located a stone's throw from the 2nd Stop of Zofria.

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Katarina Simić

Thanks for posting the program. This year I will try to come on Saturday night with the 711 bus, because Zofria is close to me. Is the chapel in the garden open during the day for those who want to light a candle?

Елена Смирнова

Thanks for the program. Last year my husband and I rode the 711 on a Saturday evening, everything was convenient, right at the second stop. Is the chapel in the garden really open during the day to light a candle? I would like to stop by on weekdays.

Антон Орлов

Thanks for the program. Last year, my wife and I also took the 711 on Saturday evening - it gets off right at the second Zofria stop, convenient. Is the chapel in the garden really open during the day on weekdays to light a candle? I would like to stop by after work.

Πέτρος Δημητρίου

Good evening. Last year my father and I took the 711 on a Saturday night and got off right at the 2nd Zofria stop, very convenient. The hat in the garden is usually open on weekdays to light any candles, I have seen it several times. I will try to pass this year as well.

Elizabeth Hall

Thanks for posting the programme. I went last year on the Saturday evening with the 711 bus and it really does drop you right at the second Zofria stop, just a short walk. The chapel in the garden is usually open during the day too – I’ve lit a candle there on a weekday afternoon before. Might try to get over again this time.

Milan Milošević

Yes, the chapel is open during the day, you can light a candle whenever you arrive. If you take the 711 to the second Zofria station, just cross the street and you're there immediately, it's not even five minutes. See you maybe Saturday night, I'll be there with my wife.

Παναγιώτης Νικολαΐδης

Good evening Peter. I have also been with the 711 and it exits right in front, very convenient indeed. This year I'm thinking of spending Sunday afternoon after work, maybe see you there?

Hannah King

Thanks, Elizabeth — good to know the 711 still drops you right there. I’m thinking of going Sunday morning this year; is the chapel usually open then too, or just for the evening service?

Jelena Pavlović

Thank you Milan, you said well about the 711, I came just like that last year and it's really two steps from the station. The chapel is beautifully decorated, whenever I stop by I always find burning candles. See you maybe on Saturday, say hello to your wife.

Gregory Morris

Yeah, the 711 is still the easiest ride straight to the second Zofria stop. The chapel’s usually open Sunday mornings too, especially during the feast — I popped in last year around 10 and it was quiet but unlocked. You thinking of staying for the Divine Liturgy?

Ana Kostić

Thank you Jelena, I'm really glad that you tried 711, and I always use it when I go there. The chapel really looks like someone is constantly maintaining it, it's nice to see that. If you come on Saturday, maybe we'll see you by the candles after vespers.

Marija Lukić

Yes, Ana, the 711 is very convenient, I can get there in 20 minutes from Attica. The chapel is really neat, I see that someone regularly changes the flowers and lights the candles. If we meet on Saturday, bring me a candle, I will return it to you after vespers.

Emily Clark

The 711 really is the most straightforward way in. I went last year on the Saturday evening and the chapel felt especially peaceful with the evening light coming through the garden. Are you planning to go again this weekend?

Snežana Kostić

Yes, Anna, the 711 is a real boon for us without a car. Last year, after vespers on Saturday, I stayed a little longer at the chapel, it was very peaceful. Would you like to bring some cake to share after the service?

Radmila Radovanović

Yes, the 711 is really the fastest of the Atika, I use it too. I saw yesterday that they put fresh roses in front of the icon, it smells nice inside. Do you want to go to vespers on Saturday or just to the liturgy on Sunday?

Paul Johnson

Yeah, the 711 drops you right there and saves the walk. I usually try to catch the Sunday Liturgy if work lets me; last year the choir sounded especially good during the Polyeleos. You staying for the vigil on Saturday night?

Margaret Adams

The 711 does make it simple, especially if you're coming from Attiki station like I usually do. I remember that same soft light in the garden last year too—it turned the whole place quiet in a good way. Are you heading there for the Saturday vigil again this time?

James Adams

The 711 is handy, though I usually drive and park up on Isokratous. Caught the vigil last year and the church was packed — the incense from all those lamps in the garden smelled incredible. You going up for both days this time?

Daniel Brown

The 711 really is the easiest way from Attiki, isn't it? I usually take it too and walk the short bit from the second Zofria stop. We're planning to go for the Saturday vigil again this year—hope that same quiet light shows up in the garden. You bringing any of your baklava?

Đorđe Petrović

Yes, the 711 really does fly from Attica. I'm going to vespers on Saturday, I like when it's quieter. Did you see if they brought new candles or just roses?

Photini Campbell

The 711 really does make the trip straightforward from Attiki. I’m planning to go for the Saturday vigil too, though I’ll probably bring some koulourakia instead of baklava this year. Did you end up staying for the whole thing last time?

Emily Brown

The 711 really does make it simple, especially if I'm coming straight from the office. I made it to the vigil last year too and the garden looked beautiful with all the lights after dark. Are you planning to stay for the Artoklasia on Saturday?

Sophia Evans

The 711 is definitely the simplest ride from Attiki. I’m skipping the vigil this year but hope to make it for the Sunday liturgy—maybe I’ll bring some of that same baklava you liked last time. Did your son end up coming with you?

Nicholas Parker

Yeah, the 711 drops you right there—saves the hassle. I usually walk up Isokratous too after parking further down; last year the garden was so full we stood by the back wall the whole vigil. You sticking around for the Sunday liturgy this time or just the Saturday night again?

Matthew Thomas

Yeah, the 711 is solid—I took it last summer and it really does drop you steps from the church. I usually stay through Sunday liturgy too, but the garden gets packed like you said. You bring a folding chair this year or still toughing it out by the wall?

Grace Moore

Yeah, the 711 really is the easiest ride—got off at that second Zofria stop myself last year and it was literally a minute's walk. I brought a little folding stool this time because standing by the wall killed my back after the all-night vigil. You staying for both days again?

Sophia Scott

The 711 really is the easiest—last time I took it and still ended up standing near the back wall like you did. I’m planning to stay for Sunday liturgy this year if the garden isn’t quite so jammed. Do you usually go straight from work on Saturday or head home first?

Sarah Campbell

Yeah, the 711 is reliable like you said. I usually lean against the wall too but last year my legs were done after the vigil, so this time I'm packing a little camping stool. You going up for the Saturday evening as well?

Photini Bennett

The 711 is definitely the most straightforward way in. I only stayed for the Sunday liturgy last year but might try both days this time if my husband can watch our little one. Did the folding stool help much during the vigil?

Katherine Davis

Paul Davis

The 711 is solid, yeah. I tried both days last year and the Saturday evening vigil went longer than I expected, so the folding stool was a lifesaver once my knees started complaining. You bringing snacks for the little one if she comes, or do you usually grab something from the church yard afterwards?

Matthew Brown

The 711 does get you right there, I took it last summer too. That Saturday vigil really does stretch out—my back was done after an hour standing, so I might copy your stool idea this time. Do they sell coffee and koulouria in the yard after, or is it just the big meal on Sunday?

Xenia Brown

The 711 really is the easiest—drops you right by the second stop and it's a two-minute walk up Isokratous. I brought my own folding stool last year too and it made the vigil bearable; the concrete gets hard after an hour. Are you thinking of coming with the little one this time or leaving her home? I’m planning to bring my niece this year—she’s six now and keeps asking about Saint Paisios after I told her he talked to bears. I’ll pack two stools so we don’t fight over the one. Did the mosquitoes get bad after dark last time?

Paul Collins

The 711 is definitely the way to go, especially with a kid in tow. I’m bringing our little one this year – she’s four and still talks about the candles from last time. Two stools sounds smart; last year the mosquitoes were proper vicious after sunset, so I’ll be packing repellent too. Your niece will love the stories – just wait till she hears about the one with the birds.

Rebecca Smith

The 711 does make life easier with little ones, especially when they get excited about the candles like your daughter. I’ll be there with my own two on Sunday afternoon—hope the mosquitoes aren’t quite as bad this year. Does your niece still ask about the birds story every time?

Mark Wilson

The 711 really does help when the girls start getting antsy about the candles. Mine are the same way, always wanting to light one more. Yeah, my niece still brings up that birds story every single visit. See you Sunday, hope the mosquitoes give us a break too.

Irene Anderson

The 711 is handy, though I usually walk from the second stop if it's not too hot. Four is a lovely age for the candle part – my daughter was the same at that age and still remembers lighting one for her dad. Did you end up telling your niece the bird story yet, or are you saving it for the night?

Monitoring

The 711 does save time when it's hot, but I like walking from the second stop too—gives me a chance to look at the gardens along the way. My youngest is four now and he was so proud holding that candle last year; still talks about it. Haven't told the bird story to my niece yet, think I'll save it for after the vigil when it's quieter.

Grace Turner

The 711 is a lifesaver with my two as well—last year we hopped off at the second stop and they still managed to light three candles before I could steer them toward the garden. Your niece and the birds story always makes me smile; tell her Grace from the choir says hi. See you Sunday, and yes, fingers crossed the mosquitoes behave.