Kandylakia
Kandylakia
While traveling in Greece I was fascinated by these beautiful roadside shrines. I learned that they are known as Kandylakia. They were clearly visible on the edges of the narrow winding mountainous roads, and when I asked I was told they commemorate lives lost, often in automobile accidents. Some are built to celebrate miracles that have occurred.
Inside are icons of saints There was usually a floating wick candle that was always burning, even though it seemed to be in the middle of nowhere. Often there were flowers and personal items.
Usually made of wood, stone, metal or concrete, they are clear reminders to slow down and drive with caution.
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You can also find these in a few places in Portugal @melinda010100
For me, things like these little shrines always serve as a reminder that I am truly in a foreign country... very different traditions and ideas.
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I love coming across traditions like this that are common there and totally unkown to me. It is all our differences that make it sych a great world!
I prefer to think they are celebrating a miracle :) but sadly I'm sure many are not. Beautiful in any case. Interesting post @melinda010100
Thanks. Some of them are outside of rural churches along the road. In this day and age they've had to lock many of their churches to prevent vandalism and theft so they build these outside by the road so the people can still come by and light candles and say a prayer.
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good posts, congratulations and success my sister
Thanks so much!
These are very interesting. I like the 4th one down that looks a little like it is made of miniture bricks.
Thanks! I didn't take nearly enough photos of all the various ones I saw.
Thank you for sharing these photos of your trip to Greece and share with us their culture and traditions
There are so many different cultures to experience when you travel!
Good post . Bless you dear melinda
Thank you so much!
Beautiful shrines.
Thanks. There were so many variations of them
They are neat because they are built with good strong materials.
They are built to be permanent, aren't they?
Yes. Also, most of the material is made from composite material that looks like real wood, so it will resist the weather.
Fantastic shots and I remember being fascinated by shares when I saw these as well
I like the distinct differences that each of these have. They are fascinating