Holy Week

The Epitaphios Service at St. Nicholas WTC

On the evening of Great and Holy Friday, May 3, His Eminence Archbishop Elpidophoros of America joined Fr. Andreas Vithoulkas…

5 May 2024

The Akathist Hymn chanted every Friday of Great Lent

The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant that praises the Holy Mother and Ever-Virgin Mary (Theotokos). The…

4 May 2024

The Procession of the Epitaphios into the Sea on Naxos

On the enchanting island of Naxos, a singular Easter tradition takes center stage each year in the village of Polichni.…

4 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

How to Make and Decorate Your Own Epitaphio (VIDEO)

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

3 May 2024

Good Friday: The Epitaphios Procession Commemorating Christ's Burial

In the Greek Orthodox church, the Epitaphios procession on Great and Holy Friday serves as a powerful reminder of Christ's…

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

Rescheduling of May Day during Holy Week

The decision to reschedule the May Day holiday on Easter Tuesday was made in order to avoid disrupting the economic…

1 May 2024

Holy Wednesday the Sacrament of Unction

On the afternoon or evening of Great and Holy Wednesday, the Sacrament or Mystery of Holy Unction is conducted in…

1 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

The Saturday of Lazarus

On the Saturday before Holy Week, the Orthodox Church commemorates a major feast of the year, the miracle of our…

27 April 2024

Greek Orthodox Patriarchate Restricts Easter Celebrations in Jerusalem

In a somber announcement, the Greek Orthodox Patriarchate of Jerusalem has decided to limit Easter celebrations to religious rituals due…

20 April 2024

The Akathist Hymn chanted every Friday of Great Lent

The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant, which sings the praises of the Holy Mother and Ever-Virgin…

19 April 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

Nikos Gatsos: The Six Songs of Holy Week

The six songs of the Holy Week sequence, "Days of the Epitaph", is a tribute to Christ by Nikos Gatsos,…

14 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

Holy Wednesday the Sacrament of Unction

On the afternoon or evening of Great and Holy Wednesday, the Sacrament or Mystery of Holy Unction is conducted in…

12 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

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