The Athonite ritual of the Epitaph is observed only in Skiathos, except for Mount Athos. It is a spiritual experience that lights up the human soul just like the lit candles do when they escort the ‘holy Epitaph’. The vernal season co-celebrates and the whole island uniquely witnesses ‘all that devouring beauty’ of the Holy Suffering.

Panagiotis Kountouras is an awarded director, writer & Talents Sarajevo alumni, know for his short film IVAN and the documentary feature film MAUTHAUSEN. He graduated with honors from Film Studies Department (AUTH) and UOWM Med in Script Writing for Film & Television. His work mainly focuses on human behavior and reveals ubiquitous absence, diversity and solitude. He has directed more than 100 documentary episodes for Public Television of Greece.

2025, Orion IFF, Australia

2025, Los Angeles Greek Film Festival

2024, Kalakari Film Festival, India

2024, Greek International Film Festival Tour of Canada

2024, SACRAE SCENAE Film Festival dedicated to popular devotions, Italy

2024, Chania Film Festival, Greece