The Lovely People of Agios Lavrentios, Pelion


The Lovely Locals of Agios Lavrentios, Pelion We have heard much about the miracles of the Saint of the Village whose name is (Agios Apostolos o Neos) . Locals speak with high respect for their Saint and speak of his miracles. We were urged to get to the church in the afternoon and light a candle. So, we did.

I tell the priest of the village (Demetrios Yianoulis)  that I am on a 16 day trip visiting different villages of Pelion he unlocks his desk and gets me an old book that dates back to 2002. He tells me that I should have it and I am so thankful. I never expected it to be that interesting but it is indeed.

I am so grateful from this gesture and honestly I don't know what to say. I am deeply touched because it is a very interesting book that includes old photos and it tells much about the history of the village, it gives names of the students of the village of a century ago and I find even the occupation of these students’ fathers.

There are names, statistics, activities, photos taken so many years back -such precious little treasure which I shall cherish .  

I read of customs and traditions, the book includes interviews from old people who were born back in the 1900’s referring to village life, their leisure time and so many other interesting facts that were taking place those years.

On this entry I want to thank the priest of the village for the book as well as the people of Agios Lavrentios who were so warm and hospitable and made us feel so welcome.

I was offered treats like a dessert or a refreshing homemade drink, even an ice cream from locals who saw me walking in their neighbourhood and welcomed me inside for a chat.  

I will surely be back, I loved the village and the people I came across.

Thank you everyone for your warm hospitality.

http://www.saint.gr/795/saint.aspx

For Greek friends who want to read the story of the Saint I have the link below.

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