A Greek policeman who had been detained by Israeli authorities in Jerusalem was released late on Saturday through the intervention…
On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades. It is…
Good Friday in Greece: The Evzone's Salute to the Epitaphios
Watch our short video of how to build your own Epitaphio.
On Great and Holy Friday the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. "Today He who hung…
On Holy Tuesday, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Holy Gospel.
Today is Holy Monday and for each of the first three days of Holy Week, there is a general theme.…
The Feast of the Entrance of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem On the Sunday before the Feast of Great…
Travel to cosmopolitan Paros and its picturesque villages, which have an immersive atmosphere and traditional customs during Easter. The islands…
Greek Easter is the most important religious and cultural celebration in Greece. In 2024, Greek Easter is celebrated on the…
The Easter pot-smashing tradition in Corfu symbolises the creation of an 'earthquake' like what occurred following the first Resurrection of…
On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades. It is…
On Great and Holy Friday the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. "Today He who hung…
On Holy Tuesday, during the Great and Holy week of Easter, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Holy Gospel, which…
Today is Holy Monday. On this day, we commemorate Joseph the Patriarch, the son of Jacob (from the Old Testament).…
The Feast of the Entrance of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem On the Sunday before the Feast of…
Koulourakia (Greek: κουλουράκια, IPA: [kuluˈraca]; singular: κουλουράκι) are a traditional Greek dessert, typically made around Easter to be eaten after…
Tsoureki is synonymous with Greek Easter. Fluffy and fragrant, our favourite sweet bread takes art and time to make just…
Cheese lovers rejoice! Today marks the beginning of 'Tyrini' the week when Greeks worldwide enjoy loads of dairy, cheese and…
Easter will once again be happening twice this year. This is because different calendars are used to arrive at the…