Prokopi brings together an annual religious tradition, the history of its founding and a museum dedicated to forestry. These themes offer different reasons to visit: a fixed date on the calendar, the history of the town, or a focus on nature and culture.
The annual commemoration on May 27
Every year on May 27, New Prokopi commemorates Saint John the Russian. The commemoration includes a multi-bishop liturgy and a procession of the relics through the streets of the town, attended by thousands of pilgrims. If you are travelling specifically for this event, you can plan your stay around its annual date. The feast day therefore gives your travel plans a fixed point in time.
Founding history and church
New Prokopi was founded in 1924 by Greek refugees who came to Chalkida from Prokopi in Cappadocia following the Asia Minor Catastrophe, as part of the population exchange. This historical context links Prokopi in Cappadocia, the arrival in Chalkida and the founding of New Prokopi in a clear sequence. The history also includes the Church of Saint John the Russian in New Prokopi, which was consecrated on Sunday, September 21, 1969. The founding of the town and the consecration of the church are separate historical milestones.
Forestry and culture at the Forest Museum
The Forest Museum in Prokopi was established in 2002 to showcase forestry and its connections with nature, forest products, related occupations, folklore and the social role of the forest. The exhibition is divided into three main sections exploring the forest’s characteristics, distinctive features, richness, secrets and identity. Its scope extends beyond forestry and products: occupations, folklore and the forest’s social significance are also covered. For travellers interested in the connection between nature and culture, the museum offers a distinct way to explore Prokopi.
These themes offer distinct reasons to visit: the commemoration takes place annually on a fixed date, while the founding of the town and the consecration of the church are historical events, and the museum focuses on forest-related themes. You can therefore decide whether you would like your trip to be shaped by the specific feast day or by a stronger focus on history and forests.
Travel by bus
KTEL Evvias runs daily bus services to Prokopi. Buses from Athens to Istiaia and Aidipsos also stop in the town en route. When choosing your route, consider whether you will use a daily service to Prokopi or one of the routes mentioned. If you are planning to travel by bus on a particular day, check the latest timetable with the operator.
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