easter 2021

The Saturday of Lazarus

On the Saturday before Holy Week, the Orthodox Church commemorates a major feast of the year, the miracle of our…

27 April 2024

The Saturday of Lazarus

On the Saturday before Holy Week, the Orthodox Church commemorates a major feast of the year, the miracle of our…

8 April 2023

The Saturday of Lazarus

On the Saturday before Holy Week, the Orthodox Church commemorates a major feast of the year, the miracle of our…

16 April 2022

SEE the photos of how Syria's Greek Orthodox celebrated Easter

Orthodox Christians celebrated Easter all over the world on the weekend, and the Greek Orthodox minority of Syria were no…

4 May 2021

US President Joe Biden issues message for Orthodox Easter

The 46th president of the United States, Joe Biden, has issued a message to Orthodox Christians for Easter, which you…

4 May 2021

How Northern Epirus celebrated Easter

The entire Orthodox world celebrated Easter on Sunday and the Greeks of Northern Epirus in Southern Albania were no exception,…

4 May 2021

How the Greeks of Dubai celebrated Easter (VIDEO)

Greeks all over the world celebrated Easter on Sunday, and those in Dubai were no exception. According to MEGA, the…

3 May 2021

Happy Easter from Australia!

Christos Anesti (Χριστός ἀνέστη - Christ is Risen) and Kalo Pascha (Καλό Πάσχα - Happy Easter) from Australia! 28 days…

1 May 2021

Avgolemono - Traditional Greek Soup

Traditionally, Magiritsa is eaten to break the fast of Great Lent. However, as it is not everyone's taste, Avgolemono (Αυγολέμονο) is also enjoyed. Avgolemono…

30 April 2021

Magiritsa - Traditional Greek Easter Soup

Magiritsa (μαγειρίτσα) is a special soup prepared at Easter and is served on Holy Saturday, after midnight mass. There are…

30 April 2021

Easter meals and care for more than 23,600 vulnerable Athenian citizens

Easter is such a powerful reminder of God’s power to bring life out of death. Many of us will spend…

30 April 2021

Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese's message for Orthodox Easter

The Hon Anthony Albanese, Leader of the Australian Labor Party, has delivered a message to Orthodox Christians for Easter, which you can…

30 April 2021

The famous "Umbrellas" of Thessaloniki illuminated in red

"Umbrellas," the famous sculpture in Thessaloniki by Giorgos Zogolopoulos, was illuminated in red on Thursday night. Red represents the blood…

30 April 2021

Schedule for archeological sites during Greek Easter holidays

The Ministry of Culture announced the schedules of archaeological sites over the Orthodox Easter holidays and May Day. They are…

29 April 2021

Easter 2021: Lamb and goat prices have increased this year

The prices of lamb and goat have increased by 10% compared to last year in the Varvakeios market. From early…

29 April 2021

Eggstra special Easter feature in Athens

An eggstra-ordinary feature outside the Panathenaic Stadium, has become the latest attraction in Athens. Many have stopped to pose with…

29 April 2021

Greek Deputy FM issues Easter message

Greece’s Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister and representative for Greeks Abroad, Kostas Vlasis, has issued a message for Greek Orthodox Easter, which you can…

28 April 2021

Australian PM Scott Morrison's message for Orthodox Easter

The Hon Scott Morrison, Prime Minister of Australia has delivered a message to Orthodox Christians for Easter, which you can…

28 April 2021

April 28: Holy Wednesday, Sacrament of Unction

Today is Holy Wednesday. On the afternoon or evening of Great and Holy Wednesday, the Sacrament or Mystery of Holy Unction…

28 April 2021

April 27: Holy Tuesday

On Holy Tuesday, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Holy Gospel.

27 April 2021

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