Greek Orthodox Easter: A Mystical Experience

By admin 28 Απριλίου 2021 No comment

Greek Orthodox Easter – Epitaphios Anastasios71 / Shutterstock.com Unique posture of the presidential guard Evzone during an epitaphios procession on Holy Friday in Athens. Photo © Maria Theofanopoulou Tolling bells echo in the background as Greeks hustle and bustle to get everything done before Holy Friday. This is the darkest day of the year for […]

Athens Municipality to Light City’s Sky for Easter

By admin 18 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Fireworks will be set off at the stroke of midnight on Holy Saturday, April 18, in seven parts of Athens center, as an alternative way to celebrate the Orthodox Easter in the Greek capital this year due to the strict measures taken to curb the spread of the coronavirus (Covid-19). “Tonight, we all #menoumespiti (#stayhome) […]

Greece Tightens Covid-19 Restrictions Further Ahead of Orthodox Easter Sunday

By admin 16 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Churches in Greece this Easter will be closed to the public with services held inside only by clerics. Photo © GTP Greece on Thursday said it was tightening its social distancing measures during the Easter holiday and including hefty fines for violators, aiming to protect the public health from the coronavirus (Covid-19). From 9pm on […]

Greek Orthodox Easter Behind Closed Doors Due to Covid-19

By admin 15 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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Greek Orthodox Easter this weekend will be held behind closed doors and at home in efforts to combat the spread of Covid-19 (coronavirus), Greek officials said. The Church of Greece and its ruling body, the Holy Synod, is backing the government decision announcing this week that churches will be closed to the public with services […]

NJV Athens Plaza: Menu for Easter at Home

By admin 9 Απριλίου 2020 No comment

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NJV Athens Plaza The catering service of the NJV Athens Plaza hotel has prepared a unique Greek Orthodox Easter menu, with traditional recipes, for people to enjoy from the comfort of their home. NJV is among the few hotels in the region of Attica that have remained open amid the coronavirus pandemic. Due to the […]