25-8-2025
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The Church of the Discovery – Holy Church of Zoodochos Pigi (Life-Giving Spring) is located in the town of Tinos, directly beneath the main complex of the Church of Panagia of Tinos. It marks the exact place where the miraculous icon of the Virgin Mary was found in 1823, following the visions of Saint Pelagia. It is called the “Church of the Discovery” because it is built precisely on the spot where the icon was unearthed, within the old monastery of Saint John the Baptist, where the excavations took place. The church is also dedicated to the Life-Giving Spring (Zoodochos Pigi), a feast celebrated on the Friday after Easter, and it is considered one of the most significant pilgrimage sites on the island after the main church of the Megalochari. The interior of the church is simple yet deeply reverent, featuring: the exact location where the icon was discovered, marked and accessible to pilgrims, old frescoes, votive offerings and objects connected to the historical discovery, and preserved sections of the former monastery. The Church of the Discovery is an important place of pilgrimage, as it is directly linked to the greatest religious event in the modern history of Tinos and to the founding of the Holy Foundation of the Evangelistria. Visiting the site offers a unique sense of spirituality and a profound historical connection to the island’s faith and tradition.
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