Apr 22, 2026 | Ellinomatheia Exams
How could you improve your writing skills in Greek? Some useful tips! 1/ Make a structure of your text before you start writing. Think of the introductory paragraph, the main part paragraphs and the closing paragraphs. 2/ Be sure that you understand the...
Apr 10, 2026 | Easter in Greece
Holy Week The holiest days of the Christian calendar are the Easter days. Easter, “Πάσχα” is celebrated in the Orthodox church in a climate of solemn. All they days of the Holy Week, which in Greek is called, η “Μεγάλη Εβδομάδα”, are considered sacred since...
Apr 8, 2026 | Easter in Greece
Lazarakia Lazarakia is a special type of bread women used to make for the Lazarus celebration. The shape of “Lazarakia” is similar to the portrait of Lazarus in the icons of the church. The Orthodox Christians still cook “Lazarakia” in memory...
Apr 3, 2026 | Easter in Greece
Palm Sunday Palm Sunday is one of the most significant days for the Orthodoc Christians. This day symbolizes the victory of Jesus, seven days before his Passions. Palm Sunday is also the end of the Great Lent and the beginning of the Holy Week. The Orthodox Christians...
Mar 25, 2026 | Culture and tradition
25 March – The Annunciation of the Virgin Mary What do the Orthodox Christians celebrate? The Orthodox Christians celebrate the Annunciation to the Virgin Mary. Archangel Gabriel visited Mary in Nazareth, telling her not to fear. She would become the mother of...
