Family Trees of Messinia Greece

01/02/2026

https://mymessinia.com/blogs/kalamata/kalamata-cathedral-ypapanti-feast-day

While exploring Kalamata in the Peloponnese, visitors cannot overlook the city's iconic cathedral, locally referred to as "Ypapanti tou Sotiros," located at its historic core. Its impressive stature commands attention, creating a peaceful setting for prayer and reflection amid remarkable architectur...

24/01/2026

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06/01/2026

https://mymessinia.com/blogs/customs-and-cuisine/what-is-a-gouri

If you happen to celebrate Christmas and New Year in Messinia or other regions of Greece, you might observe that shop windows and outdoor markets adopt a distinctive appearance during this festive season. Vivid, colorful amulets are displayed alongside decorative pomegranates and azure-glass eyes th...

02/01/2026

Happy 2026 to all. Ευτυχισμένο το 2026

25/12/2025

Wishing all our friends and relatives around the globe a very Merry Christmas

13/12/2025

Christmas in Messinia

Christmas has arrived in Messinia, and the festive atmosphere is visible everywhere. Beginning on the feast day of St. Nicholas, December 6, villages and towns begin decorating with Karavakia—small, adorned boats—displayed both on the water and in town squares during celebrations. These vessels ...

29/10/2025

Finikounda, also referred to as Finikoundas or Finikountas, is officially recognized by this name and was formerly known as Taverna or Paralia Lachanadas. Positioned along the coast near Methoni, it falls within the admi...

21/10/2025

A Living Testament to History Along the Waterfront

16/04/2025

You drive through the historical town of Kopanaki in the Tryfilia region of Messinia passing the sleepy cafes and shops. Then you start the uphill climb further north. As you approach the village of Kefolovrasi, the road...

15/04/2025

I may be retiring in a few weeks but I am not stopping. So happy to announce my new venture. Many thanks to my husband Paul for designing this site.

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25/12/2024

Καλά Χριστούγεννα σε όλους. Merry Christmas to all.

Coming soon many new Methoni entries on our family tree. Keep checking.

25/12/2023

Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year. With much gratitude for contributing to our family trees of Pylos- Nestoras. We have reached more than 50,000 people. Stay tuned for more.