The Easter pot-smashing tradition in Corfu symbolises the creation of an ‘earthquake’ like what occurred following the first Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Despite restrictions, thousands gathered to watch the festivities this year.
Tag: HOLY SATURDAY
The game of cracking red eggs, or “tsougrisma” as the Greeks call it, symbolises the breaking open of the tomb and Jesus Christ’s resurrection from the dead. The custom takes place after the resurrection on Easter Saturday at midnight or the following day during Paschal feasts.
Record crowds have gathered to celebrate Easter Church services around the nation, as the country experiences a period of relative normality whilst the pandemic still rampages in many other countries across the globe.
On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His descent into Hades. It is the day between the Crucifixion of our Lord and His glorious Resurrection.
The streets in Greece were empty this year for Easter, something never seen before. We…
Despite Greece’s coronavirus lockdown, Corfiots marked Holy Saturday with the tradition of “Botides”, where large…
GCT is live streaming from Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in LA- Anastasi Resurrection Service,…
GCT is live streaming Great and Holy Saturday Anastasi Resurrection Service and Divine Liturgy, bringing the church…
GCT is live streaming the Άγιο Φως (Holy Fire) ceremony at the Church of the…
On Great and Holy Saturday the Orthodox Church commemorates the burial of Christ and His…
The Hellenic Presidential Guard who were in South Australia for an official visit from Athens,…
Members of the Greek Presidential Guard took part in the Easter Saturday Midnight Mass service…