Panagia Evangelistria of Tinos

Panagia Evangelistria in Tinos Chora is one of the most important Orthodox pilgrimage shrines in Greece. The official Pan-Hellenic Holy Foundation records that excavations following the visions of the nun Saint Pelagia led to the discovery of an icon of the Annunciation on 31 January 1823. A major church complex was then constructed, and the Holy Foundation was formally established in January 1825.

The shrine quickly acquired national importance during the era of the Greek War of Independence and remains closely connected with modern Greek religious life. Its three-aisled basilica houses the revered icon, and pilgrims visit throughout the year, especially around the anniversary of its discovery, the Annunciation, the commemoration of Saint Pelagia’s vision and the Dormition season in August.

The foundation’s own religious language describes the icon as miraculous and records votive devotion. This dataset presents those claims as Orthodox faith tradition, not as scientifically established supernatural events. Historically documented facts include the 1823 discovery, the construction of the shrine and the foundation’s institutional development.

Visitors should expect an active worship environment, large pilgrimage crowds on major feast days and customs such as icon veneration and votive offerings.