Epeteios Naou

anniversary of the temple’s founding

Epeteios Naou or alternatively, Epéteios Tou Naoú, is the anniversary of Temple Hyacinthus' founding and is celebrated annually on Amalios 20. 

Joyous rituals of celebration and thankfulness are observed on this day. A day of thankfulness for The Theoi, thankfulness for community, and thankfulness to our Temple's Patron and our Temple's Namesake; Lord Apollo and Prince Hyacinthus, respectively.

symbols & Decore

hair binding / veiling

  • No Recommendation

Jewelry / Adornments

  • No Recommendation

foods of significance

  • Cakes of Any Kind

colors of significance

  • Purple

  • Cream

  • White

symbols of significance

  • Hyacinth Flowers

  • Imagery of Lord Apollo

  • Imagery of Price Hyacinthus

history vs modern day

This celebration is solely modern and a reflection of our Temple, its traditions, and its founding.

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