The Annunciation (or Evangelismos in Greek) to the Theotokos is one of the Great Feasts of the…
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Erdogan says he plans to turn Hagia Sophia into a Mosque
Speaking on national television TGRT HABER yesterday, Turkish President Recep Tayyip spoke of Hagia Sophia,…
Evangelismos tis Theotokou
On March 25, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Annunciation by archangel Gabriel to the…
Sunday of Orthodoxy, Great Lent
Today is Sunday of Orthodoxy, which is the first Sunday of Great Lent. The dominant…
The understanding of fasting through Lent
by Chysanthe Ntemos The human being as an entity has three divisions of which comprises…
Sarakosti, signifying 40 days of Great Lent
Ask Greeks when is their favourite time of year and the answer for many will…
Homemade Lagana recipe for Kathara Deftera
Today is Kathara Deftera ‘Clean Monday’ and it is the first day of Greek Orthodox…
Kathara Deftera, National Holiday across Greece
Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) is the first day of Great Lent in the Greek Orthodox…
‘Kyriaki tis Tyrinis’
Today marks the end of “Tyrini” the week where Greeks worldwide enjoyed loads of cheese…