For the one hour boat ride, some of the campers just sit back and chill until we arrive on the island. As the boat enters the port, the church and monastery of St. Dionysios, the patron saint of the island, is visible. Campers walk to the church from the port. The icon of St. Dionysios is painted above the doors of the church. Campers head into the church to view the Saint they've heard so much about.
Young people are respectful in reverencing the icons within the church.
Campers receive a chance to venerate the relics of Saint Dionysios. It is said, the saint walks and continues to perform miracles to this day. For this reason, the slippers he wears become worn and are often changed. After everyone venerates the body, the tomb is closed. The inside of the church has many icons that are painted onto the walls.