* The Church of St. John the Russian is located in Prokopi and is dedicated to the saint. One of the most famous pilgrimage sites not only in Eubia, but also in Greece is the monastery of St. John the Russian, located in Prokopi in the north of Eubia. The church houses the relics of the saint, transported from Prokopi in Central Asia by religious refugees. Saint John Russian was born in Russia around 1690. When the war between Russia and Turkey began in 1711, he participated in the battles, but was captured by the Turks. Thus he was enslaved. After some time, his mameluke master returns to his native village of Urgup (Prokopy) in Asia Minor in Cappadocia and brings a prisoner with him. Here, after long and persistent attempts, the Turks abandon the idea of making John a co-religionist. Due to his diligence and integrity in matters of faith, he is respected by local Christians and Muslims. His life in the village is accompanied by miraculous events that point to John's election. When he dies, the owner allows Christians to bury him with all honors in the local church of St. George. Not only Christians but also Turks come here from all over Cappadocia for a miracle at his relics. In 1924, during the population exchange between Turkey and Greece, the inhabitants of the village of Prokopi from Turkey moved here to the island of Euboea, and founded the village of Prokopi with the same name. They bring the relics of the Saint with them. Pilgrims come to the relics of St. John the Russian for healing. It is believed that the Saint helps children well, especially those with drug addiction. Every year on May 27, the saint's memorial day, thousands of believers come to honor and pray to the saint. Christians from all over the world flock to worship him and call for help in difficult times. On the eve of the saint's feast, many believers walk to the temple on May 26 and May 27 to worship, covering a distance of 30 to 50 kilometers, as a sign of their living faith. Prokopi is 50 km away. from Chalkida, but the route is wonderful and you will definitely enjoy it.