On Holy Tuesday, the Greek Orthodox Church celebrates the Holy Gospel.
Tag: Easter
A moveable holiday, the celebration of Easter falls on the first Sunday after the full moon of the spring equinox. All over Greece, a plethora of customs and traditions are observed during the week prior to Easter, the Holy Week.
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