Tag: Pascha

Tom Hanks Rita Wilson Easter 2023

Rita Wilson’s Ode to Greek Easter — 13 Years Later

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.

This is an image of Christ as Pantocrator in the Byzantine mosaic style, characteristic of Eastern Orthodox Religious art iconography. The IC and the XC are abbreviations for the Greek word meaning “Jesus Christ”. In his left hand, Jesus holds the New Testament and the gesture of his right hand indicates a blessing.

Great and Holy Friday

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)

Holy Monday

Holy Monday

Today is Holy Monday and for each of the first three days of Holy Week,…

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The Saturday of Lazarus

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.

This is an image of Christ as Pantocrator in the Byzantine mosaic style, characteristic of Eastern Orthodox Religious art iconography. The IC and the XC are abbreviations for the Greek word meaning “Jesus Christ”. In his left hand, Jesus holds the New Testament and the gesture of his right hand indicates a blessing.

Countdown to Greek Orthodox Easter 2025

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.

This is an image of Christ as Pantocrator in the Byzantine mosaic style, characteristic of Eastern Orthodox Religious art iconography. The IC and the XC are abbreviations for the Greek word meaning “Jesus Christ”. In his left hand, Jesus holds the New Testament and the gesture of his right hand indicates a blessing.

Great and Holy Friday

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)

Holy Monday

Holy Monday

Today is Holy Monday and for each of the first three days of Holy Week,…