In the orthodox religion, every profession has a saint and shepherding is no exception.
Saint George is the patron saint of shepherds and every year on his day, April 23, there is a spectacular ceremony in the Cretan mountain village of Asi Gonia during which St. George is remembered, the shepherd is honoured, and his sheep are blessed after being milked and sheered.
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Saint George is the patron saint of shepherds and every year on his day, April 23, there is a spectacular ceremony in the Cretan mountain village of Asi Gonia during which St. George is remembered, the shepherd is honoured, and his sheep are blessed after being milked and sheered.
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