On May 14, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of Martyrdom Therapon, who was a monk and ascetic on the…
On May 9 the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Feast Day of Holy Martyr Christopher of Lycea, who is also…
The holy, glorious and right-victorious Martyrs Raphael, Nicholas and Irene suffered martyrdom by the Turks on the island of Lesvos,…
Today is the Feast Day of Agios Georgios, a great and glorious Martyr of Christ, born of a father from…
At midnight, Archbishop Makarios chanted the triumphant angelic hymn, “Christ is risen from the dead…,” in front of the gathered…
A moveable holiday, the celebration of Easter falls on the first Sunday after the full moon of the spring equinox.…
The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant that praises the Holy Mother and Ever-Virgin Mary (Theotokos). The…
Once every few years, Greek Easter falls the same week as “American Easter,” as it was called when I was…
On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades. It is…
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On Great and Holy Friday the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. "Today He who hung…
On Thursday of Holy Week four events are commemorated: the washing of the disciples' feet, the institution of the Sacrament…
On the afternoon or evening of Great and Holy Wednesday, the Sacrament or Mystery of Holy Unction is conducted in…
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.…
"Every year for as long as I can remember, Palm Sunday was of great importance to my family. With bay…
On the Saturday before Holy Week, the Orthodox Church commemorates a major feast of the year, the miracle of our…
Saint George the Great Martyr and Triumphant is celebrated on May 6, 2024 this year. The day is usually celebrated on…
As the greatest feast of Orthodoxy, Easter is celebrated in a unique way in every corner of Greece, with century-old…
The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant, which sings the praises of the Holy Mother and Ever-Virgin…