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...
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...
