Jennifer Aniston marked Easter 2025 with heartfelt Instagram Stories, celebrating her Greek heritage with a traditional “Christos Anesti” greeting alongside a basket of eggs, followed by a playful Lola Bunny post to share love with her fans.
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The Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem condemned attacks on pilgrims during the Holy Fire ceremony on April 19, 2025, accusing Israeli police of turning the city into a “militarized zone” and blocking access to holy sites. The Patriarchate called for peace and justice in the Holy Land.
The Ecumenical Patriarchate proposes a unified Easter for Orthodox and Catholics starting April 20, 2025, aiming to overcome historical divisions like the 1054 Schism and 1582 calendar reform, pending Vatican approval.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has delivered a heartfelt Easter message to Australia’s Greek Orthodox community, celebrating the holiday’s themes of hope and renewal. Highlighting the community’s contributions through charity and unity, he wished them a joyful Easter filled with love and peace.
Athens public transportation services will operate on modified schedules from Holy Friday, April 18, through Wednesday, April 23, due to the Easter holiday. Changes include earlier last train and tram departures on Holy Saturday, adjusted bus and trolley timetables, and potential additional routes to major travel hubs. Passengers are advised to plan ahead.
Good Friday, a solemn day for Christians, marks the crucifixion of Jesus Christ with mourning, fasting, and reflection. Across Greece, children sing laments, while churches hold the Service of the Unnailing and the Epitaphios procession, chanting the Encomia hymns. The day culminates in spiritual contemplation of Christ’s sacrifice and the hope of resurrection.
On Holy Thursday, Greek singer Nikos Oikonomopoulos shared a moving message on Instagram, accompanied by an image of Jesus Christ on the Cross. “His love does not speak—it is crucified,” he wrote. “Christ bows, serves, and walks to the Cross. Not out of weakness, but out of love
Deputy Foreign Minister Yiannis Loverdos will travel to Jerusalem on Holy Saturday to receive the Holy Fire from Patriarch Theophilos III at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, continuing a longstanding Orthodox Easter tradition. The sacred flame will be flown to Athens for nationwide distribution.
SKY Express will illuminate Greece this Easter 2025, carrying the Holy Light from Jerusalem to seven destinations, including Corfu, Rhodes, and Chios, on Holy Saturday. Upholding tradition since 2017, the airline ensures timely delivery with its modern fleet, while gifting passengers paschal candles and Corfu’s traditional “botides” to celebrate the season.
With Easter 2025 falling on April 20, Greek students are gearing up for a two-week break, as schools close from Holy Monday, April 14, to Thomas Sunday, April 27. Kicking off with a final school day on April 11, the festive pause is just the start of a year dotted with holidays, including May Day, Oxi Day, and Christmas, promising plenty of rest for all.
Easter Sunday in Greece for 2025 will fall on April 20, with Holy Week beginning on April 14, following Palm Sunday on April 13. The year also features extended holidays like the Holy Spirit on June 7-9, the Assumption of the Virgin Mary on August 15-17, and Christmas from December 25-28.
TUI Germany has highlighted Mallorca, Turkey, and the Greek islands as the top travel destinations for the summer of 2025, reflecting the strong demand for Mediterranean holidays. As bookings surge, TUI is expanding its offerings, including private-brand hotels and increased flight options to popular destinations like Antalya, Dalaman, Bodrum, and the Greek islands. The company expects over a million German tourists to visit Turkey and Greece in the upcoming summer. New trends include rising interest in Bulgaria’s Black Sea coast and increased demand for long-haul destinations such as the USA, Thailand, and the UAE.
This year, Tsiknopempti, a cherished Greek tradition filled with meat feasts and festivities, will be celebrated on February 20, 2025. Serving as part of the Carnival season, it precedes the fasting period of Great Lent. The day is characterized by gatherings of family and friends to enjoy grilled meats, followed by a series of celebratory events leading to Easter on April 20, 2025.
While memories of Easter 2024 are still fresh, the next big celebration is approaching fast! Holy Week in 2025 begins on **April 14th**, with Easter Sunday falling on **April 20th**.
In a historic move toward Christian unity, the Ecumenical Patriarchate has proposed a common annual celebration of Easter for both Orthodox and Catholic Christians, starting in 2025. The Patriarchate expressed hope that this shared observance will mark the beginning of a permanent alignment, as Easter falls on the same date for both Churches that year. The Vatican’s reaction to this initiative is eagerly awaited.