Aug 17, 2026 | celebrations
The importance of celebrating the Dormition of Παναγία The celebration of the Dormition of the Theotokos, ΘΕΟΤΟΚΟΣ in Greek, holds a special place in the collective subconscious of the Orthodox Christians. Literary texts or poems have been written, verses have been...
Aug 10, 2026 | celebrations
When do the Greek Orthodox celebrate the Transfiguration of Lord? On August 6th, the Greek Orthodox church celebrates the Transfiguration of Lord. The Metamorphis took place on the Mount Tavor. Metamorphosis in the Greek language is as follows: μεταμόρφωση <...
Aug 2, 2026 | celebrations
Καλή Παναγία! Τα έθιμα του Δεκαπενταύγουστου What are the preparations before the the Dormition of the Virgin Mary? The Dormition of the Virgin Mary is the most important celebration day of August for the Greek Orthodox Christians. From the first day of August until...
Jul 22, 2026 | celebrations
Holy Prophet Elias, an important Prophet in the Christian tradition Holy Prophet Elias is celebrated with great honor on July 20 in both Eastern and Western Christian tradition. Holy Prophet Elias is considered pivotal Prophet for the Orthodox and Catholic...
Jul 8, 2026 | celebrations
Celebrating Agia Kyriaki! The Greek Orthodox Church commemorates Saint Kyriaki, Agia Kyriaki, on July, 7. Saint Kyriaki is a Great Martyr who is honored all around Greece. Saint Kyriaki was born on Sunday. Kyriaki, «Κυριακή», is the Greek word of the Sunday, tοο....
