Epitaphios

The Procession of the Epitaphios into the Sea on Naxos

The Procession of the Epitaphios into the Sea on Naxos

On the enchanting island of Naxos, a singular Easter tradition takes center stage each year in the village of Polichni.…

2 weeks ago

A Sign of Respect: The Evzone's Salute to the Epitaphios

Good Friday in Greece: The Evzone's Salute to the Epitaphios

2 weeks ago

How to Make and Decorate Your Own Epitaphio (VIDEO)

Watch our short video of how to build your own Epitaphio.

2 weeks ago

Good Friday: The Epitaphios Procession Commemorating Christ's Burial

In the Greek Orthodox church, the Epitaphios procession on Great and Holy Friday serves as a powerful reminder of Christ's…

2 weeks ago

The most popular Greek traditions of Easter and what they symbolise

As the greatest feast of Orthodoxy, Easter is celebrated in a unique way in every corner of Greece, with century-old…

3 weeks ago

Good Friday: An Epitaphios with 57 little angels for the victims of the Tempi train tragedy

The epitaphios at Panagia Faneromeni of Chiliomodi was decorated with white flowers and 57 little angels for the victims of…

1 year ago

The most popular Greek traditions of Easter and what they symbolise

As the greatest feast of Orthodoxy, Easter is celebrated in a unique way in every corner of Greece, with century-old…

2 years ago

The most popular Greek traditions of Easter and what they symbolise

As the greatest feast of Orthodoxy, Easter is celebrated in a unique way in every corner of Greece, with century-old…

3 years ago

The most popular Greek traditions of Easter and what they symbolise

As the greatest feast of Orthodoxy, Easter is celebrated in a unique way in every corner of Greece, with century-old…

3 years ago

How to make and decorate your own Epitaphio (VIDEO)

Easter is one of the biggest religious celebrations of Christianity commemorating the death and Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the…

4 years ago