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Near Merssini on Donoussa, a drinkable spring sits under an old plane tree. The municipal page records the local belief that the water comes underground from Ikaria, and that Agia Sophia’s 17 September celebration is held here.
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Church of Agia Sophia
Agia Sophia on Donoussa is a whitewashed church with a blue dome, on a hill just outside Merssini, next to the island’s small cemetery. Built after World War II, it celebrates on 17 September; the municipal page says it is reached via the main road to Merssini.
Agios Georgios Chapel
Agios Georgios in Kalotaritissa is Donoussa’s newest church, built in 1985: a whitewashed, elongated chapel with a bell stand. The municipal page notes that Kalotaritissa is connected by road with the island’s other settlements.
Church of Panagia – Ai Giannis
Panagia–Ai Giannis on Donoussa is two basilicas under one bell on a hilltop east of Stavros. The municipal page says Panagia was built first at the end of the 19th century, Ai Giannis was added later, and the church holds a fete on 15 August.
Church of Timios Stavros
Timios Stavros is a whitewashed church with a blue dome and elaborate bell stand in the centre of Stavros, Donoussa’s main village. It was built in 1902 to replace an older church lower on the hill that a storm destroyed; the municipal page says the church celebrates on 14 September.