Apr 23, 2025 | Easter in Greece
What do the Greeks eat on Easter Sunday? Lamb on the skewer, mageiritsa, patsas, kontosouvli and kokoretsi are the most traditional Easter food. Have you ever tasted any of these? Do you like lamb? Lamb on the spit Placing the lamb on the spit over the fire is not so...
Apr 15, 2025 | Easter in Greece
Vocabulary on Easter Το Πάσχα = Easter Η Λαμπρή = Easter Καλό Πάσχα = Happy Easter H Ανάσταση = Resurrection Καλή Ανάσταση = Happy Resurrection Sunday Η Παναγία = Virgin Mary Ο Ιησούς = Jesus Ο Χριστός = Christ Ο Μεσσίας = Messiah Οι Δώδεκα Μαθητές = Twelve...
Apr 10, 2025 | Easter in Greece
What do the Orthodox celebrate on Lazarus Saturday? Lazarus Saturday is called “The little Pascha”. Lazarus Resurrection, took place on Saturday and is considered a precursor of Christ Resurrection. The Orthodox Christians celebrate Jesus Christ’s miracle raising...
May 7, 2024 | Easter in Greece
Easter in Greece “Christ was Risen” – “Truly he was Risen” Αfter the celebration of the Resurrection of Christ The Orthodox Christians say to each other “Christ was Risen” – “Truly he was Risen”. The greeting...
May 4, 2024 | Easter in Greece
What do Orthodox Christians celebrate on Ηολυ Friday? On Holy Friday, Jesus Christ is taken to Pontius Pilate. Kaifas sent Jesus to the ruler of Judea, Pontius Pilate. This ruler condemns Jesus Christ to death. Pontius Pilate hands Jesus over to the soldiers to...
Apr 30, 2024 | Easter in Greece
Palm Sunday – Customs of Palm Sunday What event do Orthodox Christians celebrate on Palm Sunday? Jesus Christ enters the city of Jerusalem sitting on a donkey. From Bethany he proceeds to Jerusalem as the Savior of the world. People welcome him with palm...
