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Although celebrated throughout Greece, nobody celebrates ‘Clean Monday’ quite like the residents of Galaxidi who hold an annual ‘flour war’ or alevromoutzouromata (flour smudging), whereby all and sundry flock to the streets armed with sacks of ‘ammunition’ such as colourfully dyed flour, soot and confetti.
This octopus is cooked with dry white wine and dessert wine. Variations of this dish…
Kathara Deftera (Clean Monday) is the first day of Great Lent in the Greek Orthodox…
With dolamadas and tsipouro, the British ambassador to Greece wished a “Happy Lent”. In a…
Today the Greek Orthodox Church remembers the miracle of Saint Theodore the Tyro and Kolyva (boiled wheat).
November 15 marks forty days until Christmas, and in the Greek Orthodox Church, the Nativity…
The Saturday before Palm Sunday is Saturday of Lazarus and on this day it is…
Great Lent can be a time to detox not only just the spirit and mind but also the body. Here are some ideas about how you can detox during the Orthodox Great Lent and beyond.
Ask Greeks when is their favourite time of year and the answer for many will…
Although celebrated throughout Greece, nobody celebrates ‘Clean Monday’ quite like the residents of Galaxidi who hold an annual ‘flour war’ or alevromoutzouromata (flour smudging), whereby all and sundry flock to the streets armed with sacks of ‘ammunition’ such as colourfully dyed flour, soot and confetti.
Arakas Latheros Recipe Arakas is a simple and delicious peas in a rich tomato sauce…
Melomakarona are traditional Greek Christmas spiced cookies that are moist, syrupy and extremely flavoursome. They are prepared in Greek households over the Festive Season and as they are Nistisima (lent friendly) they are perfect for entertaining during the Nativity Fast.
November 15 marks forty days until Christmas and in the Greek Orthodox Church, the Nativity…
“Every year for as long as I can remember, Palm Sunday was of great importance to my family. With bay leaves and palm crosses in our hands at our local church we proclaim our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and our readiness and willingness to follow Him in every prayer and sacrament, in every act of love, kindness and mercy. And after the liturgy my mother and I always put on a delicious seafood lunch at home for our family.”
The Saturday before Palm Sunday is Saturday of Lazarus and on this day it is…
Extremely tasty, very nutritious and easy to make. Yes, we are talking about Fasolada (Φασολάδα).…
Restricting certain food intake through Lent helps to restrict and to balance the mind and metabolism with self-control and to reinforce the need for remorse, repent and confession and forgiveness in order for the body’s cleansing and the soul’s serenity and purification.
Dr Dimitri Kepreotes “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a…
Hundreds of young people defied coronavirus restrictions, gathering around Patras Fortress on Sunday evening to…