Rita Wilson’s heartfelt account of Greek Easter has become a cherished story in Greek communities worldwide. Originally published in 2012, her vivid reflections on family tradition, sacred rituals, and the joy of Pascha continue to inspire generations, capturing the unique spirit of the Greek Orthodox Easter experience.
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This feast of feasts is the most significant day in the life of the Church. It is a celebration of the defeat of death, as neither death itself nor the power of the grave could hold our Saviour captive.
On Good Friday, April 18, 2025, Greek Orthodox Christians in Damascus held an Epitaphios procession, proudly raising the Byzantine double-headed eagle flag
The Ecumenical Patriarchate proposes a unified Easter for Orthodox and Catholics starting April 20, 2025, aiming to overcome historical divisions like the 1054 Schism and 1582 calendar reform, pending Vatican approval.
For over a millennium, Orthodox Christians have revered the miraculous appearance of the Holy Fire…
Meteora’s sacred cliffs in Thessaly, Greece, are illuminated with a stunning new lighting system for Pascha, enhancing their spiritual and natural beauty. The “Light Everywhere” initiative, featuring Crucifixion and Resurrection displays, transforms Meteora into a radiant beacon of Greek Orthodox Easter.
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.
On Great and Holy Friday the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. “Today He who hung the earth upon the waters is hung upon the Cross.” (From the Fifteenth Antiphon of the Matins of Holy Friday)
On the Saturday before Holy Week, the Orthodox Church commemorates a major feast of the year, the miracle of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ when he raised Lazarus from the dead after he had lain in the grave four days.
The countdown to the Orthodox Easter, or Pascha, the most important religious feast of the year, is set to begin on March 3, 2025, when Greece celebrates “Kathara Deftera,” Greek for “Clean Monday.”
The date is the start of the period called Sarakosti, signifying 40 days of Great Lent, leading up to the Greek Orthodox Easter on April, 20.
Today is the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ,…
Once every few years, Greek Easter falls the same week as “American Easter,” as it…
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.
Watch our short video of how to build your own Epitaphio.
On Great and Holy Friday the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. “Today He who hung the earth upon the waters is hung upon the Cross.” (From the Fifteenth Antiphon of the Matins of Holy Friday)
On the afternoon or evening of Great and Holy Wednesday, the Sacrament or Mystery of…
On the Saturday before Holy Week, the Orthodox Church commemorates a major feast of the year, the miracle of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ when he raised Lazarus from the dead after he had lain in the grave four days.
Love of food and family are intertwined in Greek culture, so it seems impossible to…
Immerse yourself in the sizzling sights and smoky aromas of Tsiknopempti (Smoky Thursday) in Greece! This joyous celebration, held before the start of Lent, is a feast for the senses with abundant grilled meats, lively music, and vibrant traditions. Explore the unique culinary customs and discover how Tsiknopempti brings communities together in celebration.
Today is the Feast of the Ascension of our Lord God and Savior Jesus Christ,…
The Easter pot-smashing tradition in Corfu symbolises the creation of an ‘earthquake’ like what occurred following the first Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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.
On Great and Holy Friday the Orthodox Church commemorates the death of Christ on the Cross. “Today He who hung the earth upon the waters is hung upon the Cross.” (From the Fifteenth Antiphon of the Matins of Holy Friday)
On the afternoon or evening of Great and Holy Wednesday, the Sacrament or Mystery of…
On Holy Tuesday, during the Great and Holy week of Easter, the Greek Orthodox Church…
Today is Holy Monday. On this day, we commemorate Joseph the Patriarch, the son of…
