Heraklion Celebrates Saint Titus with Sacred Relic Procession

Sunday, 17 May 2026/Source: Google News/1 min read

Heraklion celebrated the feast of Saint Titus, the patron saint of Crete and first bishop of the island, with a solemn religious procession through the city center. The highlight of the ceremony was the procession of the Timia Kara, the sacred relic of Saint Titus's head, which is preserved at the Saint Titus Church near Lions Square in central Heraklion. Crowds gathered to pay their respects in a traditional Orthodox ceremony marked by reverence and devotion. Saint Titus holds deep significance for Crete as a disciple of the Apostle Paul who brought Christianity to the island. Visitors in Heraklion during this feast day can attend services at the Saint Titus Church, located a short walk from the Heraklion Archaeological Museum. The church is open to respectful visitors year-round and is considered one of the most important religious sites on the island.