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...
Apr 13, 2023 | Easter in Greece
What do eggs symbolize? One of the most well-known Easter custom is dying the eggs red. Eggs symbolize the tomb of Jesus Christ. On the Holy Thursday, the Orthodox Christians dye the eggs red. Holy Thursday is a significant day since the Last Supper of Jesus Christ...
Mar 31, 2023 | Easter in Greece
What do we celebrate? Easter (Pascha) is considered the biggest celebration for the Orthodox Christians and the Catholics. Both celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ. Pascha is the Passover from death to life. Easter for the Hebrews means the Passover. It...
