The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant that praises the Holy Mother…
Tag: Theotokos
March 25 is a dual celebration for Greece, marking both the start of the 1821 Revolution against Ottoman rule and the religious feast of the Annunciation of the Virgin Mary. This significant day, officially established in 1838 by King Otto, honors the Greek struggle for independence and the Orthodox faith, uniting national pride with spiritual reverence.
On November 21, 1973, a miraculous event in Karditsa captured the hearts of Orthodox Christians when witnesses reported seeing an icon of the Virgin Mary weeping during the Feast of the Entrance. This phenomenon served as a beacon of hope and comfort, highlighting the enduring presence and intercession of the Theotokos in the lives of the faithful
On October 28, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of the Protection of…
Placing of the Cincture (Sash) of the Most Holy Mother of God Οn August…
The Pan-Pontian Federation of Greece has condemned “further escalation of Turkish provocations” against the religious sentiments of Greeks, particularly those of Pontian descent, after no permission was granted for the celebration of the Divine Liturgy at the historic Monastery of Panagia Soumela in Trabzon, Pontus, for the Feast of the Dormition of the Theotokos.
August 15, or Dekapentavgoustos, is one of the most important dates in the Greek Orthodox…
Panagia Hozoviotissa on Amorgos island is one of the oldest and most important monasteries of…
The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant that praises the Holy Mother…
The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant, which sings the praises of…
November 21 is traditionally a day where every Mama & Yiayia in many Greek villages are on a mission, gathering as many Polysporia (legumes) as possible – including all types of beans, corn, peas, wheat, and lentils and cook all the seeds together for a big family feast.
On October 28, the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates the Feast Day of the Protection of…
The Feast is repeated and celebrated as it is on August 15, except for the…
August 15, or Dekapentavgoustos, is one of the most important dates in the Greek Orthodox…
Each year on August 15- otherwise known as ‘Dekapentavgoustos’- on the Greek Orthodox calendar, the…
The first day of August also marks the first day of the Dormition Fast, as…
Nikos Oikonomopoulos witnessed a miracle and the cameras were there to capture the phenomenon. Ant1+…
November 21 is traditionally a day where every Mama & Yiayia in many Greek villages are on a mission, gathering as many Polysporia (legumes) as possible – including all types of beans, corn, peas, wheat, and lentils and cook all the seeds together for a big family feast.
Apodosis of the Feast of the Dormition falls on August 23. Apodosis of the Feast…
Greeks worldwide celebrate the Dormition of the Virgin Mary today, next to Easter, which is…