The Celebration Itinerary
Friday
28 August 2026
8.00pm
Island Welcome
We will kick off our weekend together with a relaxed evening with drinks and light food. We invite you to join us for sunset drinks and traditional Chian mezedes as we celebrate the start of Ion's special weekend and welcome you to the island.
Saturday
29 August 2026
4.45pm
The Baptism Ceremony
The core of our gathering. We will celebrate Ion’s baptism at a scenic coastal church. A festive Mediterranean late brunch (or early dinner!) by the sea will follow to celebrate this new milestone.
Ceremony: Agios Isidoros
Dinner Reception: Pantoukeios Restaurant
Sunday
30 August 2026
Farewell by the Sea
To conclude our time together, we invite you for a relaxed farewell brunch at the beach. A gentle way to close our celebration weekend, reflect on beautiful shared moments, and enjoy one last dip in the sea before heading home.
Location TBD
The Main Event
Ceremony Schedule
4.45pm
Guests Arrival
Gathering at the church courtyard for a warm welcome and gathering before the service.
5.30pm
The Sacrament of Holy Baptism
7.00pm
Gathering to eat by the sea!
Notes on Tradition
The baptism serves as a social milestone and a joyful family celebration where relatives and friends gather to officially welcome a child and feast together. The ceremony deeply strengthens ties, as the chosen godparents formally enter the family circle to establish a lifelong bond of mutual support and guidance