Choroepiskopi

Located in a privileged spot, with olive groves and dense vegetation, the traditional village of Choroepiskopi is an ideal choice for all visitors who wish to wander through its narrow streets and admire its old mansion buildings.

The name of the village came from the last name “Choroepiskopos” which was probably the last name of a member of the Byzantine families who came to the island of Corfu.

Another version of the origin of the name of the village connects the word with the assistants (“Choroepiskopi” as they were named) of the bishops of a region, i.e. those responsible for solving many issues of each region, who were based in this village.

The tree in the square

A towering wild elm tree seems to be connected with the history of the village of Choropiskopi.

This tree was also depicted on a metal seal of the village community and was its emblem.

Today one cannot admire it as two impressive plane trees have been planted in its place.

However, it is worth noting that in the past, on the biggest celebration of the village on the Day of Pentecost , the traditional festival was called “The festival in the tree”.

Important attractions of the village of Choroepiskopi:

Church of Panagia Koukamiotissa / the Holy Theotokos of Koukamiotissa.

The church of the Holy Theotokos of Koukamiotissa is the most important church of the village, next to it is the small church of Agios Nikolaos and Agia Paraskevi.

The name of the church is due to the field in which the icon was found, in which beans (“koukia” in Greek) were grown.

Mansion or Tower of Conte Vella Voulgaris.

The mansion belonged to the richest landowner in the area, during the Italian occupation it was used as a barracks, while it has even functioned as a primary school. It is opposite the church of Panagia Koukamiotissa and nowadays you can only admire its two floors, as the third floor was damaged by lightnings.

In the village there is also the Monastery of the Holy Trinity in the area “Oxo Vrysi”
The Church of Agios Georgios and the Church of Agia Eufimia in the Melissoudi area of ​​which only ruins remain.

In the village in 1999, the Cultural Association of Village Choroepiskopi was created with highly organized actions and love for the customs and traditions of the village, while it is worth noting that there is also a website dedicated to the history and tradition of the village at psxorepiskopon.gr.

Take a walking tour of the village of Choroepiskopi all year round, with important dates being the biggest celebration on the island of Corfu, the feast of the patron Saint Spyridon, during which the village makes tzaletia and loukumades, traditional Corfiot pancakes.

Corfu has its own version of pancakes usually served with cinnamon and honey. Their name comes from the times when the Venetians dominated and influenced Corfu, in architecture, gastronomy and everyday life. Thus, “Tzaletia” originates from the word “giallo” which means “yellow” in Italian.

Additionally, the celebration of Agia Paraskevi on July 26 stands out, during which sardines and wine are offered as well as the custom of offering “sperna”  i.e. boiled wheat, on the eve of the Assumption of the Virgin, on the fifteenth of August, the custom is reverently accompanied by the procession of the epitaph with the chants of the village choir.