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GCT is live streaming. Sunday Matins & Divine Liturgy – 9th May 2021 – St…
Today is the Feast Day of Agios Georgios, a great and glorious Martyr of Christ,…
The Easter pot-smashing tradition in Corfu symbolises the creation of an ‘earthquake’ like what occurred following the first Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Despite restrictions, thousands gathered to watch the festivities this year.
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.
Protomagia, or May Day, has its roots in ancient Greece, celebrating Spring and nature’s rebirth with a flower festival.
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…
Anzac Day, 25 April, is one of Australia’s most important national occasions. It marks the…
Crowds were limited this year at many Anzac Day events due to COVID-19 restrictions, however many Australians still commemorated in their homes such as this lone musician who heralded the dawn with the Last Post at Narara on the NSW Central Coast.
“Every year for as long as I can remember, Palm Sunday was of great importance to my family. With bay leaves and palm crosses in our hands at our local church we proclaim our faith in our Lord Jesus Christ and our readiness and willingness to follow Him in every prayer and sacrament, in every act of love, kindness and mercy. And after the liturgy my mother and I always put on a delicious seafood lunch at home for our family.”
The Saturday before Palm Sunday is Saturday of Lazarus and on this day it is…
Saint George the Great Martyr and Triumphant is celebrated on May 3, 2021 this year. The…
On this day, April 12, in 2018, flight lieutenant Giorgos Baltadoros lost his life. The…
Forbes has unveiled the 2021 edition of the World’s Billionaires List, which includes four Greeks. The covid-19…
April 6 is a painful day for every Greek as it marks the beginning of…
Greek police have arrested a group of migrants who were dressed up as a sports team and were headed to Vienna using fake passports. The incident was the third in two years.
68 Ancient Greek silver coins were discovered two days ago by a retired police officer…
“It would be a pity to do great harm now that we can see the end,” he said.”
Day-to-day coronavirus infections cases are still high. On Saturday when Greece’s health authorities announced 1630…