Greek Orthodox Easter

Greek policeman detained in Jerusalem released

A Greek policeman who had been detained by Israeli authorities in Jerusalem was released late on Saturday through the intervention…

5 May 2024

Great and Holy Saturday

On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades. It is…

4 May 2024

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

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

4 May 2024

How to Make and Decorate Your Own Epitaphio (VIDEO)

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

3 May 2024

Great and Holy Friday

On Great and Holy Friday the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. "Today He who hung…

3 May 2024

Orthodox Holy Tuesday

On Holy Tuesday, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Holy Gospel.

30 April 2024

Holy Monday

Today is Holy Monday and for each of the first three days of Holy Week, there is a general theme.…

29 April 2024

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…

28 April 2024

Easter in Paros: Tradition in a cosmopolitan atmosphere

Travel to cosmopolitan Paros and its picturesque villages, which have an immersive atmosphere and traditional customs during Easter. The islands…

16 April 2024

Greek Orthodox Easter 2024 dates, differences and how it's celebrated

Greek Easter is the most important religious and cultural celebration in Greece. In 2024, Greek Easter is celebrated on the…

7 February 2024

Easter in Corfu and 'botides' tradition of pot-smashing (VIDEO)

The Easter pot-smashing tradition in Corfu symbolises the creation of an 'earthquake' like what occurred following the first Resurrection of…

16 April 2023

Great and Holy Saturday

On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades. It is…

15 April 2023

Great and Holy Friday

On Great and Holy Friday the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. "Today He who hung…

14 April 2023

Today is Holy Tuesday

On Holy Tuesday, during the Great and Holy week of Easter, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Holy Gospel, which…

11 April 2023

Today is Orthodox Holy Monday

Today is Holy Monday. On this day, we commemorate Joseph the Patriarch, the son of Jacob (from the Old Testament).…

10 April 2023

Kyriakí ton vaïon, Palm Sunday

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

9 April 2023

Koulourakia Paschalina Recipe

Koulourakia (Greek: κουλουράκια, IPA: [kuluˈraca]; singular: κουλουράκι) are a traditional Greek dessert, typically made around Easter to be eaten after…

3 April 2023

The best tsourekia in Athens

Tsoureki is synonymous with Greek Easter. Fluffy and fragrant, our favourite sweet bread takes art and time to make just…

31 March 2023

Tyrini, Cheesfare Week

Cheese lovers rejoice! Today marks the beginning of 'Tyrini' the week when Greeks worldwide enjoy loads of dairy, cheese and…

20 February 2023

Greek Orthodox Easter 2023 dates, differences and how it's celebrated

Easter will once again be happening twice this year. This is because different calendars are used to arrive at the…

7 February 2023

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