 In 1953, immediately after a powerful earthquake on the island of Kefalonia destroyed 90% of the island, there were many claimed sightings of Saint Gerasimos throughout the island who is believed to have comforted and tended to the injured trapped inside homes and buildings.During the feasts of Saint Gerasimos – August 16th and 20 October ("translation of relics") – his body is passed over ill and sick persons for the purpose of healing them.His body is also displayed by the church during liturgy at the monastery on many occasions.