On December 27 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Agios Stefanos. Saint Stephen was the first of the seven deacons whom the Apostles ordained to serve the Church in Jerusalem. Being filled with the grace of the Holy Spirit, he worked miracles and wonders among the people. Today is also the name day of Stefanos, Stefania, Mavrikos and Mavrikia. Xronia Polla!
Tag: Greek culture
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On November 30, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of the Holy Apostle…
On November 26, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Agios Stylianos, the…
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The Museum of Modern Greek Culture will move to the picturesque Plaka neighbourhood, in an…
November 21 is traditionally a day where every Mama & Yiayia in many Greek villages are on a mission, gathering as many Polysporia (legumes) as possible – including all types of beans, corn, peas, wheat, and lentils and cook all the seeds together for a big family feast.
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