Greek Easter

Mykonos: Easter with crowds and beach clubs opening

Mykonos: Easter with crowds and beach clubs opening

The Cycladic island was full of Greeks for the holidays, while some of the famous beach clubs opened. Mykonos welcomed…

2 weeks ago

Holy Fire has descended in Church of Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem

The Holy Fire has descended in the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem, as seen on Greek City Times.…

2 weeks ago

Lambriatis: The delectable Easter goat dish of Andros

The preeminent dish of the Andriotian Easter table is the goat, filled with eggs, cheeses and plenty of aromatics. Dying…

2 weeks ago

Easter in Greece

A moveable holiday, the celebration of Easter falls on the first Sunday after the full moon of the spring equinox.…

2 weeks ago

The Akathist Hymn chanted every Friday of Great Lent

The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant that praises the Holy Mother and Ever-Virgin Mary (Theotokos). The…

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…

3 weeks ago

Homemade Tsoureki Recipe

Tsoureki is a sweet Greek Easter bread, which has a three-strand braid to represent the Holy Trinity. It is traditionally made today,…

3 weeks ago

Red Greek Easter Eggs- Kokkina Paschalina Avga

Red eggs are perhaps the brightest symbol of Greek Easter, representing the blood of Christ and rebirth. Red eggs are…

3 weeks ago

Holy Wednesday the Sacrament of Unction

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

3 weeks ago

Kyriakí ton vaïon, Palm Sunday

The Feast of the Entrance of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem On the Sunday before the Feast of Great…

3 weeks ago

"Lazarakia" - Traditional Lenten bread for the "Saturday of Lazarus"

Lazarákia are small, sweet spice breads made in Greece and Cyprus by Orthodox Christians on Lazarus Saturday, the Saturday that…

3 weeks ago

Top 10 Tsourekia In Athens

Our favourite Easter sweet is undoubtedly tsoureki. Although we may find it all year round in Athens, it has its…

4 weeks ago

Doctors of the World: An Easter celebration of solidarity in Plaka

It's coming up on the weekend of April 27 & 28 at the Stelios Foundation Conference Hall – Cine Paris,…

4 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…

4 weeks ago

Celebrate Easter Twice with Humphrey's! Enjoy a Special Greek Easter Set Menu

Indulge in a delicious menu inspired by Chef Greve's experience working at Sydney's esteemed 6Head restaurant and the Jamie Oliver…

1 month ago

The Akathist Hymn chanted every Friday of Great Lent

The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant, which sings the praises of the Holy Mother and Ever-Virgin…

1 month ago

Athens shops announce extended Easter opening hours

The extended opening hours of shops and stores for the Easter period will start on April 25. The Athens Trade…

1 month ago

Easter in Lefkada is a unique spring experience

Lefkada is famous for its dense forests and array of world-famous beaches. You're bound to have seen photographs of Lefkada's…

1 month ago

Greece is the 2nd most popular destination for Easter

The research was based on Instagram hashtags. Greece came in second place in a survey carried out by DiscoverCars.com on…

1 month ago

Simple Homemade Spanakorizo recipe

Spanakorizo is a popular and traditional Greek spinach and rice dish that is both healthy and delicious! There are many versions…

1 month ago