The streets in Greece were empty this year for Easter, something never seen before. We all #stayedhome to protect our loved ones amid the coronavirus pandemic. Christos Kissatzekian shares snapshots from the…
Tag: HOLY SATURDAY
Despite Greece’s coronavirus lockdown, Corfiots marked Holy Saturday with the tradition of “Botides”, where large clay jugs filled with water are thrown from the balconies of homes in the centre of town,…
GCT is live streaming from Saint Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral in LA- Anastasi Resurrection Service, bringing the church into everyones home. Practical guide for participating in live-streamed Church services You can watch…
GCT is live streaming Great and Holy Saturday Anastasi Resurrection Service and Divine Liturgy, bringing the church into everyones home. Practical guide for participating in live-streamed Church services You can watch it here: Greek…
GCT is live streaming the Άγιο Φως (Holy Fire) ceremony at the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem. The Holy Fire ceremony unfolds without pilgrims due to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.…
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 Hellenic Presidential Guard who were in South Australia for an official visit from Athens, took part in the Easter Saturday Midnight Mass service at three different Greek Orthodox Churches in Adelaide.…
Members of the Greek Presidential Guard took part in the Easter Saturday Midnight Mass service at three different Greek Orthodox Churches in Adelaide, South Australia. The churches the Evzones attended include St…