Today the Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Apokries, Meatfare Sunday, which is the last day of…
Tag: Greek Easter
Today is Psihosavato, a day in a series of Saturdays set aside in the liturgical Greek Orthodox Calendar for the remembrance of those who have died. These days occur on designated Saturdays before and during the seasons of Lent and Easter: the first two are observed on the two Saturdays before Lent begins, the third Saturday of Soulscoincides with the first Saturday of Lent, and the fourth Soul Saturday takes place on the Saturday before Pentecost, the close of the Easter season. Saturday holds special significance in the religious calendar as the day on which the crucified Jesus lay dead in the…
Zoodochos Pigi, Bright Friday, is the first Friday after Easter, when the Greek Orthodox Church…
Greek police have arrested a man suspected of firing his gun in the air during…
For the 12th year in a row, the road outside the church of ‘Analipseos’ at…
Easter lunch is a wonderful excuse to celebrate the most important festivities of the Greek…
Koulourakia are traditional Greek biscuits that can be eaten all year round, however, they are…
Tsoureki is a sweet Greek Easter bread with a three-strand braid to represent the Holy…
On the afternoon or evening of Great and Holy Wednesday, the Sacrament or Mystery of…
Lentils are so nutritional as they contain a great source of protein, iron, fibre, magnesium…
by Rita Wilson Once every few years, Greek Easter falls the same week as “American…
The Feast of the Entrance of our Lord Jesus Christ into Jerusalem On the Sunday…
The Saturday before Palm Sunday is “Saturday of Lazarus” and on this day it is…
Spanakorizo is a popular and traditional Greek spinach and rice dish that is both healthy and…
Vegan restaurants are mushrooming around Athens as meat-free living is becoming an increasingly popular choice…
The Akathist Hymn is a profound, devotional poem or chant, which sings the praises of…
There is something extra special about Greece over the Easter period, with so many religious…
Irene Erika is a Greek American designer from New York, who was inspired by her…
The Hellenic Club Sydney will again this year host a traditional midnight feast to celebrate…
Ask Greeks when is their favourite time of year and the answer for many will…