Feb 17, 2026 | Carnival season
Apokries – Carnival What is the meaning of “Apokries”? “Apokries” is the three-week period before the Great Lent of Easter. The meaning of “Apokries” is as follows: away from meat. Meat is κρέας in Greek. Although the period of “Apokries’ is considered the...
Feb 11, 2026 | Culture and tradition
Celebrating the Greek Language Day The official day of celebrating the Greek Language is February, 9th. This day aims to emphasize the significant role of the Greek Language in Western Civilization. The Greek Language has contributed in the shape of the Literature,...
Feb 2, 2026 | Culture and tradition
The Three Hierarchs 1/ Who are the three Hierarchs? Basil the Great Saint Chrysostom Saint Gregory the Theologian 2/ What is the meaning of their title “Hierarchs” = «Ιεράρχες» in Greek? They are the fathers of the Church. They are considered great...
Jan 17, 2026 | Examinations period
Why is January hard for students? January is a full-time month for students. They should cope with too much daily pressure. After the Christmas break that lasted two or three weeks, students must catch up with a tiring schedule. Students’ calendar for January...
Jan 5, 2026 | Christmas in Greece
Let’s sing the carols of the Epiphany Day! Today is the Holy Epiphany day, the day we are illuminated there is a lot of joy and lot of blessings Down in the Jordan river our Holy Lady, the Mother of God is sited Good-morning,...
