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Kalyvia, the birthplace of Saint Joachim.
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The basement where Saint Joachim's step mother would often confine him as a child and abused him.
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Saint Barbara Church, built by Papoulakos in the village of Stavros.
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The skoufi of Papoulakos, treasured by the family of K. Ravtopoulos in Avogi, Ithaka.
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A triptych icon Papoulakis gave as a gift and now in possession by the family of Mr. Spyridon Pavlatos.
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A letter written by Saint Joachim.
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Papoulakis' holy relics upon their discovery.
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The washing of Papoulakis' relics after their transfer.
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From the first celebration of Saint Joachim's feast day.
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The venerable skull of Papoulakis.
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The tomb of St. Joachim, behind the Holy Altar of the Holy Church of Saint Barbara. It is shadowed by a tree he planted with his own hands.
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The authorization of Saint Joachim's canonization.