Like every Orthodox Christian around the world, the Levantine Greeks, also known as Rūm, commemorated Good Friday with prayer and observance.
In the Syrian capital of Damascus, the Holy Cross Levantine Greek Scout performed Agni Parthene with their famous band.
The Holy Cross Levantine Greek Scout performing Agne Parthene Ἁγνὴ Παρθένε on #GoodFriday in Damascus Street. Saint Nectarios of Aegina wrote the hymn in the late 19th century, and Greeks all over the world frequently perform it. pic.twitter.com/P7chnSmtMY
— Greco-Levantines World Wide (@GrecoLevantines) April 14, 2023
Today's Great Friday parade in Damascus sees thousands in attendance, the Greek Antiochian Orthodox Scouts' performance reflects the solemnity of the day. The streets of Damascus are draped in sadness as all gather to remember the sacrifice of our Lord Jesus Christ. #GreatFriday pic.twitter.com/uv44HFRDbw
— Greco-Levantines World Wide (@GrecoLevantines) April 14, 2023
Amidst the solemnity of Good Friday in Marmarita, a town nestled in the Christian’s valley in Syria, Levantine Greek scouts lit candles.
Amidst the solemnity of #GoodFriday, Greek Antiochian kids scouts light candles on the streets of #Marmarita, a town nestled in the Christian's valley in Syria, May the spirit of sacrifice and hope that this day represents bring peace and healing to Syria and the world. pic.twitter.com/vxx7IxCsA3
— Greco-Levantines World Wide (@GrecoLevantines) April 15, 2023
The Levantine Greek community in Latakia on Good Friday.
the Levantine #Greek community in #Latakia on Good Friday. The Greeks of Latakia are known for their steadfast adherence to both #Antiochian Greek culture and our Christian principles.Theodorias, a #Byzantine province, had Latakia as its capital. pic.twitter.com/SItAU4Ipq3
— Greco-Levantines World Wide (@GrecoLevantines) April 15, 2023
Meanwhile, children in Amioun, Lebanon collect flowers to adorn the Epitaphios of Christ, reflecting the beauty of Greek Levantine traditions. They wander the streets and gardens for hours and then gather in the church to complete the decoration.
Children in #Amioun, Lebanon collect flowers to adorn the Epitaphios of Christ, reflecting the beauty of Greek Levantine traditions. They wander the streets and gardens for hours and then gather in the church to complete the decoration. pic.twitter.com/ZURSYcWfqD
— Greco-Levantines World Wide (@GrecoLevantines) April 14, 2023
His eminence Greek Orthodox Patriarch of Antioch and all the East, John X Yaziji’s visit to Mersin, Turkey and participation in the Good Friday liturgy at the church of Archangels Michael and Gabriel.
سماحة بطريرك أنطاكية وسائر المشرق للروم الأرثوذكس ، زيارة يوحنا العاشر يازجي لمرسين ، تركيا والمشاركة في قداس الجمعة العظيمة في كنيسة رئيس الملائكة ميخائيل وجبرائيل pic.twitter.com/cXdsal5t3B
— Levantine Greek (Roum/Rûm) Metalhead ☦️☧ (@AntiochianGreek) April 14, 2023
#Ρωμιός #ΕίμαστεΡωμιοί #Αντιοχείας #GreekOrthodox #Rûm #RûmNotArab #GrecoSyrian #SyrianGreekOrthodox #SyrianRûm #GoodFriday
— Levantine Greek (Roum/Rûm) Metalhead ☦️☧ (@AntiochianGreek) April 14, 2023
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